Chloe Calderbank Rider Coaching

10/04/2026

Really excited to be joining the Cotswold Equine Physio ambassador team ✨

Chloe has already been working with Tony and I, and the difference it’s made to his comfort and performance has been huge. Keeping him feeling and moving his best is always a top priority, so I’m really looking forward to continuing that support throughout the season.

Grateful for the opportunity and excited for the season ahead 🐴✨

26/03/2026

Clinic Dates 🐴✨

I’ve got a couple of spaces left on my next clinic.

As many of you know, I’m currently based down in Gloucestershire for my training, where I’ve been working with some of the best riders and continuing to develop my skills, which I bring back into my teaching.

I come home monthly to teach, and I’m happy to work with all levels and abilities in flatwork and dressage.

I help riders develop better position, balance, and effectiveness while working through the scales of training.

Each session is tailored to your individual goals, focusing on developing skills, refining technique, building confidence, and improving your horse’s way of going.

🎓 Experienced & Qualified
• British Dressage Accredited Coach
• Trained with international Grand Prix riders
• UKCC Level 1 & 2 qualified
• Fully insured
• First Aid trained
• Safeguarding certified

📍 Clinic location: Leyland & available to travel to surrounding areas

💬 Message me to book your session!

13/03/2026

Another step forward for Tony and I today, running through an Advanced Medium at a Hartpury test riding clinic. Always great to get feedback and keep progressing 🐴✨

30/07/2025

Loving my time down in Gloucestershire with Tony
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Can’t wait to share more with you all! 📸✨

02/03/2025

Had such a great day here yesterday! Very well organised with great speakers. Lots of notes taken, now time to put things into practice.

🎉 What an incredible day at the Two Athletes, One Performance event today at Kelsall Hill Equestrian! 🎉

Today was packed with expert insight and valuable learning, covering everything from Mindset and Nutrition to Lameness, Farriery, and so much more.

A huge thank you to our fantastic speakers for sharing their knowledge and experience:

✅ Professors Moira Lafferty and Jo Butt – The power of mindset in performance
✅ Danny Webber – Nutrition for the dressage athlete
✅ Simon Cushman – Strength and conditioning for equestrians
✅ Jess Dunn – An international dressage rider’s journey
✅ Vicky Rowlands – Equine dentistry and performance
✅ Kerry Comb – Behaviour vs pain: Understanding the difference
✅ Rachel Greetham – Performance from a physiotherapy perspective
✅ Ian Hughes – Expert insights into remedial farriery

And a very special thank you to Janet Horswill for organising such a brilliant event—This simply would not have happened if it wasn’t for you! 👏

If you attended, we’d love to hear from you! What was your one key takeaway from today? Share it in the comments below! 👇

11/02/2025

📢 Lesson Spaces Available - Book Now! 🐴✨

✨ Flatwork & Dressage Lessons
Helping riders develop better position, balance, and effectiveness while working through the scales of training. Each session is tailored to your goals, helping you progress, build confidence, overcome challenges, and refine technique to improve your horse’s way of going.

✨Polework Sessions
Add fun and variety to your training! These sessions help improve rhythm, stride length, balance, core strength, and adjustability - perfect for all disciplines, whether you’re aiming to build strength in your flatwork or keep sessions fresh and engaging.

🏡 Lessons Available: At my yard or yours - your choice!

🎓 Experienced & Qualified British Dressage Coach:
Trained with international GP riders, with years of experience in the dressage industry. Fully qualified UKCC Level 1 & 2, BD Accredited Coach, fully insured, first aid trained, and certified in safeguarding.

💬 Message me to book your session!

04/02/2025

Top Tip Alert! 🐴✨
Whether you’re competing or just riding for fun, we all know carrot stretches are a go-to exercise recommended by equine physios, to help keep horses flexible and comfortable. They’re a favourite for a reason!

Instead of using a carrot or treat, I like to use a lick. Here’s why:

1. It encourages Tony to hold the stretch a little longer, making it more effective.
2. It stops him from getting too cheeky, like nipping or searching for more treats, since I’m not feeding him directly from my hand.

It’s a small adjustment, but it’s made a big difference for us. When I was using treats, Tony started getting a bit nippy, so I had to reduce how often I did the stretches each week. Since switching to a lick, I can now include them in our routine every day without any cheekiness, making it easier to stick to the plan and see real progress!

If you’ve tried something similar, I’d love to hear how it’s worked for you!

31/01/2025

Tony recently had his first physio session with Rachel Greetham, and I couldn’t be happier with how much it’s already helping him. 🐴💪

Rachel’s expertise is second to none, and it really showed in her work. She was incredibly thorough, assessing Tony’s conformation, movement, and balance, first on a hard surface and then in the arena. After treating him, she provided a full written report and gave us a set of daily exercises to help support his progress before our next session in six weeks.

Having these stretches in place has been a great way to keep Tony feeling his best between sessions, even though fitting them in every day can sometimes be a challenge!

Do you include stretches in your horse’s routine? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments! 🐴

30/01/2025

When you think you’ll finish before it gets dark…Turns out, late night schooling sessions aren’t so bad after all! 🐴✨

20/01/2025

Looking back on the first few weeks with Tony, one of the biggest steps we took early on was travelling to Freedom Saddlery for a saddle fitting with Stephanie Bradley. 🐴✨

At the time, I’d only had Tony for less than a week, so I wasn’t sure how he’d handle travelling, being in a new place, or standing for a fitting, but he surprised me with how calm and adaptable he was. It felt like such a positive start to our journey together.

Steph was fantastic, so kind, patient, and experienced. She made the whole process easy and enjoyable, and getting the right saddle fitted early on has set us up for success in everything we’ve done since. I’d highly recommend her to anyone needing a fitting! (I’ll tag the company here for those interested.)

Appointments like this are so important with a new horse, not just for building trust, but to make sure your tack fits properly for both horse and rider. It’s not always about buying new tack, even just having your existing saddle checked can make a huge difference.

For me, this fitting was essential because Tony’s original saddle was too small for me, which was affecting my balance and, in turn, his way of going. The most important thing was finding something that fit us both, allowing him to open up in his frame while keeping me balanced and comfortable. The difference in him once we tried the Aviar Rook 1 saddle was incredible, he really opened up!

It was such a great reminder of how much rider balance affects the horse, and it’s made me even more mindful of this in my own training and when coaching clients.

I can’t wait to share more as Tony and I continue to grow together. 🐴💕
P.S. How pretty is this Aviar saddle? 😍