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Lesley Matheson

Lesley Matheson

We are very fortunate to have Lesley Matheson based at Tawa Stables.

Lesley is an experienced and established Equestrian Trainer here in Hawke's Bay specalising in Dressage training; from Preliminary to Grand Prix level. She continues to compete and over the years has taken three horses to Advanced level, with two of these horses achieving points at G.P; Tankard and The Baron.Lesley has been selected three times for world FEI Challenges, and competed regularly at Advanced level.

Currently Lesley is engaged in full time equestrian training in the Hawke's Bay area, and is available to take on new students here at Tawa Stables.  We believe that all riders will enjoy Lesley’s training techniques and sense of humour.

Lesley holds (amongst other responsibilities) the following recent positions: 

  • NZPC (Hawkes Bay) Champs Dressage Team Trainer 2007
  • Heretaunga Timberlands Team Trainer 2007
  • Head Instructor at Flaxmere Pony Club 2008

Lesley offers training to all ages and stages of competition; from beginners onward.  She concentrates on rider technique and understanding of the aids; with her aim to educate riders wanting to improve by ensuring that they are sitting correctly and have an understanding of the aids before progressing to the basics and beyond.

Lesley can be contacted either through us, or (preferably) by phoning Lesley directly on 027 230 1463.