Tabitha Perry, rider and trainer, provides dedicated, hands on support tailored to each client, from establishing strong foundations to training horses and riders to Grand Prix level.

With decades of experience, world-class mentorship, and a lifelong passion for dressage, Tabitha is recognised for her deep knowledge and insight into horses, riders, and the sport.

Training the Rider

Whilst coaching, Tabitha uses the German Scales of Training to guide the progressive development of both horse and rider, supporting correct training while helping each rider reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

She places particular emphasis on the rider’s position and the effectiveness of their seat and aids, believing these to be fundamental to developing the rider as an athlete and producing a harmonious, correctly trained dressage horse.

Developing your horse through the Scales

• Rhythm
• Suppleness
• Connection
• Impulsion
• Straightness
• Collection

Improving your

• Posture
• Core strength
• Symmetry
• Balance

Resulting in

• Greater accuracy and effectiveness of your aids
• A physically healthy, comfortable and happy horse
• An elegant and harmonious picture
• Performing consistently at your best under pressure
• Improved test riding and results

Training the Horse

Training with Tabitha offers a thoughtful blend of classical foundations and modern dressage principles, combining the best of both to improve your riding and your horse’s way of going. Her aim is always to strengthen the partnership between horse and rider, helping you achieve your full potential together.

Drawing on her experience in equine health and performance training, Tabitha enhances each horse’s physical strength and mental wellbeing. Often creating noticeable improvements in balance, suppleness, and way of going within a short period of time.

Her training is built on clear foundations:

• Developing true balance
• Removing physical restrictions and energy blocks
• Prioritising suppleness and elasticity
• Maintaining muscle health and symmetry
• Improving and sustaining athleticism

Competing

Tabitha is an experienced dressage rider and trainer who competes regularly and produces horses to a high standard for both resident and external clients.

She creates tailored, long term training plans for each horse and rider partnership, focusing on correct, progressive development. Her approach maximises athletic potential while always prioritising the horse’s health, confidence, and wellbeing.

Tabitha also provides a service joining clients at shows. This would include supporting them during the warmup phase, enabling them to achieve the perfect way of going before entering the arena. Encouraging clients and building their confidence to perform at their best under pressure, resulting in improved test riding and results.

Tabitha is happy to travel, offering bespoke coaching and support to clients of all abilities.