Meet Our Staff

I started at ESR after meeting Danielle through a practitioner's network. I've joined to provide therapy and trauma counselling , and feel proud to offer a direct route when statutory services are at a crisis point. I have been working therapeutically with people for over 25 years, and became a counsellor after working in holistic nutritional therapy, realising that beneath the physical issues, the cause lay rooted in the emotional/mental/spiritual levels. It's great to be part of a wellness movement with such great social value and holistic approaches for horses and people.

Dad to my amazing little boy Lucas, I started work at ESR in October 2020. I am a yard worker and currently studying part-time to be a groom at Lingfield Uni. Working at ESR has helped me learn new skills and grow as a person. My confidence and patience have improved greatly in the months I've been here and it's a fun job a lot of the time with great people. ESR has helped me realise my potential and challenged me to meet new people and push myself to be a better human.

ESR found me and my family whilst Dani was running her freelance business, my mum was crucial to the set up of ESR and we would make the journey from Linlithgow every week for the first year to exercise the ponies and make signs and equipment out of recycled materials. Dani and the yard have continued to be there for me unconditionally since losing my mum through covid and have supported me through exams such as my ride-out safely and horse health. The yard is my special place and a reminder of what my mum helped build and create.

I started to work at ESR in summer 2023. One of the first reasons why I came here is the mission to build a tiny house on wheels for ESR with my company "The Tiny House Experience Ltd." Originally I'm from Germany and I was living the last 8 years in Edinburgh. I moved to the farm with my own tiny house on wheels in June 2023 to repeat the project at Eat,Sleep,Ride..
While I'm living here and building the little house, I'm also working halftime on the yard basically as a craftsman/handyman. I'm repairing things, doing woodworkings and also building new projects like a chicken coop.
I really appreciate to live and work with all the lovely horses and nice people on the farm. For me it's a very new chapter and it helps me a lot to improve my skills and growing up. I'm thankful for being here on this unique place of positive energy.

I started at ESR as a volunteer and now work part time - 1 day a week. As I have been in alternative education, this has improved my mental health dramatically. I am typically on the yard helping with day to day chores but may be found taking out small hacks or assisting lessons. Eat Sleep Ride is such a wonderful place to be with such a supportive community.

Hi, I’m Vicky. I spent 10 years in horse racing across the UK and Australia before starting my own construction business. After realizing it wasn’t fulfilling, I trained in NLP, Hypnosis, and Timeline Therapy, and became an online coach. Now back in the UK, I’m combining my passion for horses with personal development, focusing on team-building and women’s retreats. It’s been a journey, and I’m excited for what’s next.

Hi, I’m Carys. My journey started many moons ago as a little girl learning to ride, which led to volunteering and eventually completing five youth awards. I even held my own event! I’ve since developed my skills within the professional industry and taken on new challenges. As a proud mom to AJ, I’m coming back after a break and excited for what’s ahead.

Sarah, our "Mother Hen," is the heart of our team, effortlessly managing the needs of ponies, people, and the site. She joined us during the 2023 Christmas party and never left—a decision we're incredibly thankful for.

With a rich background in farming, equestrian showing, and administration, Sarah brings warmth, skill, and organization to everything she does. Whether she's driving the trailer, handling accounts, or coordinating daily tasks, her gentle, nurturing spirit makes her an invaluable asset. We can't imagine ESR without her.