Sophie Cox Equestrian

14/02/2025

This can be so true and great to have it recognised 🤗

💡Valentine's Day can impact mental health in many ways, including feelings of loneliness, sadness and low self-esteem.

✨These feelings can be caused by societal pressures and expectations, as well as social media - but in a society where we celebrate Valentine’s/Galentine’s/Palentine’s (or you can choose to ignore the day completely), why not use it as a reason to appreciate all of the amazing people (and horses) around you.

💙Whether it's a fun text to a friend, a surprise phone call to tell someone something nice, a kind gesture, a compliment to someone on your yard, or some self-love, kind gestures create ripple effects that reach further than you might think.

If you do feel alone, remember that our team are here to talk to you 24 hours a day.

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11/02/2025

🩵Last chance to book🩵

Squad Assessments/Youth Sessions with Sophie Cox
📅Thursday 13 February
📍Stourport Riding Centre
⏰4pm onwards

https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/68261/4643+-+BD+NW+Youth+Formal+Squad+Assessment+Youth+sessions+with+Sophie+Cox%2C+Stourport+Riding+Centre

10/02/2025

Unusually because some regular clients can't attend this week, I have some slots spare this coming Thursday at Stourport Riding Centre. Come along for training, test riding or for a BD Youth Squad Assessment (after school slots available for those!)

To book in for Training or Test Riding, PM or message 07971 564914
To book in for BD Youth Squadding - book via Horsemonkey on the link in the comments (or just search Sophie Cox on Horsemonkey and it'll come straight up too).

04/02/2025

Hi everyone! I have some 'Open to All' Training or Test Riding slots available during the day, and then spaces for BD Youth Squadding and Skills Test after 4pm.

How to book:
To book in for Open to All Training or Test Riding - PM or message 07971 564914
To book in for BD Youth Squadding, either search Sophie Cox on Horsemonkey and it comes straight up, or use the link in the comments on this post.

Any questions please just ask as always!

Sophie

29/01/2025

I have a space if you'd like it! Come for Test Riding, or Training, the choice is yours. And it looks like it'll be dry too!
DM or message me 07971 564914 to book in 😊
Sophie

23/01/2025

A rare space (possibly two!) has come up for livery at my peaceful, well-equipped yard in Bewdley.

It's rare to get such great facilities and highly qualified, friendly coaching in such a peaceful setting, including private off road hacking... which is why spaces don't come up very often!

✅ Two well maintained arenas - 20 x 40 and 20 x 60, one floodlit
✅ Individual turnout
✅ Wash area
✅ Showjumps
✅ On site training available with List 4 BD judge and BD Youth Coach and Assessor, BHSI Stage 5 Performance Coach, UKCC Level 3 BD Coach and Centre10 Advanced Coach
✅ I've trained Pony, Junior and Youth Riders to FEI level and onto the GB Pony Squad, and coach all ages and all levels
✅ Specialist help for nervous and novice riders, or for any riders looking to regain confidence, thanks to my training with Charlie Unwin at Centre10

We take great pride in providing personalised care and support for all abilities of horse and rider, through training, schooling and competition help.

Full, training, schooling, holiday and sales livery available. Give me a call or send me a message to talk about what you're looking for!

Sophie 07971 564914

22/01/2025

This will be really informative for anyone competing 😊

⏰ Reminder: Clean Sport Session – Don’t Miss Out! 🐴

📅 When: Tuesday 4th February
⏰ Time: 7pm
📍 Where: Zoom

This FREE session is your chance to stay informed about equine anti-doping and ensure fair competition for all.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
☑ Protecting horse welfare in competition 🏇
☑ Key info on prohibited substances 💊
☑ The testing process at events 📝
☑ Insights from Sandra Hill of British Equestrian

🚨 Stay Prepared: Testing can happen at ANY BD competition—are you ready?

📩 How to Join: Book now on Horse Monkey! Spaces are limited, so don’t wait. https://horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/66338/4637+-+BD+Wales+Clean+Sport+-+British+Equestrian+Equine+and+Human+Anti-doping%2C+Zoom

Let’s work together to uphold the integrity of our sport. See you there!

17/01/2025

I had a great evening coaching for my regular West Midlands Dressage Group clinic on Tuesday with a full evening of paired sessions. Well done everyone, you all coped so well with some fresh four legged friends after all the extreme cold weather we’ve had last week. You certainly got me warm when I had to run round the arena in my full winter coat and hat attire!! 🤣 With some exciting new partnerships it looks like we have a busy and exciting 2025 ahead. Well ridden everyone and great job setting effective goals for the coming season.

16/01/2025

❗ NEW FOR 2025 ❗
With my little boy now getting a bit older, I can open up some new slots for coaching and schooling outside of my regular clinics and clients!

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings especially.

If we haven't worked together before, here's a little bit of info about me:

✅ BD List 4 Judge
✅ BD Youth Coach & Assessor
✅ Fully qualified BHSI Stage 5 Performance Coach
✅ UKCC Level 3 BD Coach
✅ Centre 10 Advanced Coach (which means I've undertaken specialised training with top equestrian performance psychologist Charlie Unwin to be able to give you the very best help with your confidence, your mindset and overall performance psychology - ideal for building confidence at all levels, and for giving you the edge in competition!)

I work with riders of all levels and ages, with a speciality in Under 25s.
I've trained Pony, Junior and Young Riders to FEI Level and to become members of the GB Pony Squad, and also coached riders of all ages to go for their very first Intro or Prelim test too.

So if you're in my area (around Bewdley, Kidderminster, Stourport, Kinver...) and I can help, please do get in touch. It's been a long time since I've been able to offer new availability like this - for coaching or to school your horse for you. And I look forward to helping you!

Just DM or 07971 564914 for a chat or more info!

Sophie

15/01/2025

THIS SATURDAY: Last couple of spaces remaining!
PM or 07971 564914 to book in!

12/01/2025

I had a great first clinic of 2025 at Stourport Riding Centre even in the chilly weather! A full day of riding and coaching getting lots of clients ready for the Area Petplan Festivals, followed by an evening of BD Youth Squad Assessments.
It was great to meet some new combinations and as we always take stock a bit at the turn of a new year, it was fantastic to take a moment to see how much my regular riders have developed and matured in their riding and knowledge over the last twelve months. Well done everyone!
My next clinic at Stourport Riding Centre (open for all ages during the day and for BD Youth Squad Assessments in the evening) is on Thursday 13th February.
Please feel free to PM me for more details. 😊

04/01/2025

Clinics are up and running for 2025!
I have just a couple of slots left this coming Thursday 9th Jan at Stourport Riding Centre. Come for Test Riding, or Training, or if you need to get your BD Youth Squad Assessment done - all these options available!
DM or 07971 564914 to book in 😊

31/12/2024

Happy New Year Everyone 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for your support this year and I’m looking forward to working with you all in 2025 😊

31/12/2024

Happy New Year Everyone 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for your support this year and I’m looking forward to working with you all in 2025 😊

15/12/2024

Looking to ride on BD Youth Regional Teams next year? If so, come along and get the Squad Assessment that you need, next Saturday 21st December at my yard in Bewdley.

These sessions are the first step towards team selection. They're called 'Formal' but really they're not that formal! It's a coaching session where I'll help you in the usual way, and at the end you'll get feedback on aspects like your position, your effectiveness and your influence on your horse's way of going - all the things which judges are looking at for your rider marks during a test so a chance to help you bring those marks up in your competitions! You'll also get allocated to a Squad level ready to go for those teams 😀

Bookings for this coming Saturday 21st December are open now on Horsemonkey. Just head to Horsemonkey, search 'Sophie Cox' or the event number '4643' and it'll come up!

13/12/2024

Test Riding practice, or Training - you choose! A couple of spaces Saturday 14th Dec now available. DM or 07971 564914 to book in 😊

13/12/2024

*** This Saturday ***
A couple of morning slots now available for either Test Riding or Training, your choice 😊
Taking place at my yard in Bewdley.
PM or 07971 564914 for info and to book in!