Meet The Staff

Juliet Penwarden
(BHS Stable Manager; BHS I.I; HND Equine Studies; NVQ Assessor; BD Trainer)

Juliet has worked with horses for over 20 years, since leaving school, on a variety of yards from riding schools, competition yards and even for a large equine veterinary practice. She has lectured at Writtle College and acted as a consultant for Usborne Publishing on their series of equestrian books.

Prior to moving to Brook Farm in 2006 Juliet successfully ran a livery and teaching business for a number of years in Essex where she still regularly travels to carry out clinics.

The move to Brook Farm allowed for improved facilities and reduced traffic!

Juliet is an experienced and successful competitor in a variety of disciplines which include Affiliated Eventing, BSJA Showjumping and Showing to County level. More recently she has concentrated on Dressage, competing to National Championship level.

Read a more detailed profile of Juliet as published in "Absolute Horse".

John Penwarden

Originally from a farming background, John’s role is primarily grassland management and general maintenance, although he can easily adapt to yard duties and horse husbandry. Over the years he has also become a particularly good show groom. John has a Diploma in Agriculture from Bicton College and has previously run a grassland management business and takes great pride in the grassland at Brook Farm.

Krisstey Perryman

Krisstey has worked for Juliet for over 2 years. In this time she has gained her BHS Stages 1&2, NVQ Level 2 and Riding & Road Safety test. She is currently working towards NVQ Level 3 and BHS Stage 3.

She has previously worked on yards both in England and Spain. Krisstey has particular interest in stud work and producing young horses including backing. She can be seen out and about competing on Kofi in all Riding Club events.

Lucy Hancock

Lucy recently joined the Brook Farm team and is studying for her BHS & NVQ exams.

Lucy has been a very keen and successful Pony Club competitor on her horse Bramble and has completed her First Diploma at Milton College. Lucy is keen on all aspects of horse work and hopes to gain her BHS A.I in the near future.

Lucy Fell

Lucy trained previously at Brook Farm for her NVQ 2. She has since worked on a variety of yards including international competition yards. She has now returned to work part-time whilst pursuing other interests as well.

Rodent Control Team

Basil & Sybil