Welcome to the home of DG | equine!

DG | equine is run by me, Rachel Simpson BA (hons), PGCE, BHSAI. Alongside my equine coaching I am a fully qualified, graded 'outstanding', primary school teacher. Teaching is an absolute passion.

I am based in the heart of the Lake District, just outside Keswick, but I am available to travel.

I offer ridden and theory lessons, equine training/re-schooling, general groom duties (including horse sitting), and availability as a competition rider or handler.

I also am an Associate of the Society of Equestrian Artists and offer you the chance to capture those magical moments forever in a unique piece of art!

- Holder of BHS EQL Level 3 AI (Equine Coaching) Certificate

- Holder of UK Coaching Certificate (specialism in riding)

- Holder of BHS Grooms Certificate (BHS Stage III Horse Care & Riding Exam)

- Member of British Grooms Association

- Holder of Pony Club 'B' Test

- Holder of Lungeing Exam (requirement before taking Pony Club 'AH' Test)

- Holder of BHS Equine Specific First Aid Certificate  (Rider First Aid)

- Holder of certificate of attendance for a Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop

- CRB Checked and cleared

- Associate of the Society of Equestrian Artist's

I have competitive experience within the following organizations: 

- British Eventing

- British Show Jumping 

- British Dressage

- British Show Pony Society Championships

- Ponies (UK) Championships

- Northern Counties Ponies Association Championships

- Coloured Horse and Pony Society

- Pony Club

- British Riding Clubs 

I have competed from local level to national level