Meet The Team

The Boss.

Website administrator, race planner and general sounding board.

Leah completed work experience with us before completing her NVQ Course at the NRC. Although young, she is a very good rider and keen to learn. She has now gained her Amateur licence and has been placed twice in point to points!

Zoe has a wealth of experience having worked in racing since leaving school at 16. She has held a number of responsible roles in good yards and has been a great addition to Howe Hills.

Katie completed her NVQ 2 at the NRC and is currently working on her Level 3. Katie works in the yard full time and looks after the horses on the ground. Katie goes racing and drives the lorry when needed. 

Ellie joined us from the Northern Racing College earlier this year and rides work for us, progressing to riding out a couple of lots per day.

Emma has worked for me since Day 1 having previously done the bookwork for Ferdy Murphy. She does two days a week for us and can be contacted any time via e-mail for accounts enquiries. Emma is happy to help with VAT enquiries, ownership registrations etc. She has recently completed the Racing Secretaries course at the NRC.

Jackie has spent her life with horses and  worked for John Wade for 30 years. I was very lucky that she decided to stay when I moved in! In charge of the day to day running of the yard, medical issues and the general care of horses in training along with driving the lorry racing - Jackie is a key member of staff.

Holly joined us from the NRC as an apprentice. Although young and relatively inexperienced, she has a very mature outlook and will undoubtably be successful within racing. She has spent the past couple of summers down at Middleham with Mark Johnston. 

Nathan is a professional NH jockey who works for us 4 days per week. He currently claims a handy 3lb and has had notable successes for us via Champagne To Go, Captain Mowbray, Im Too Generous and especially Sao.

Conor is a professional NH jockey who rides out for us twice a week. He has had a great season for us including notable wins on Toi Storey, Breizh Alko, Halcyon Days, Pain Au Chocolat, Soviet Castle and Fabianski.

Before starting her degree to become a veterinary physiotherapist, Diaz spent a year with James Bethell having previously competed in showjumping. She also spent a summer at Elwick Stud prior joining us here at Howe Hills in 2019. 

Work/conditional rider

Anna is the Office Manager. An amateur jockey who enjoyed success in point-to-points, she has ridden out for us since we moved to Howe Hills and has had plenty of experience within the racing industry. 

Pippa is a point-to-point rider who also holds an amateur license and has been a valuable addition to the team.

Part time stable staff.