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.

Lucy Fell

Lucy Fell is head girl at Brook Farm. She started working for Juliet 3 yrs ago when she completed her NVQ Level 2. Lucy has since gained experience both on and off the yard in various roles including working as a competition groom for an Olympic dressage rider and a role within a busy office in Sales and PR.

Lucy has recently returned full time to Brook Farm to train towards her NVQ level 3 and BHS Stage 3. Lucy is using her skills gained from previous roles not only on the yard but in the office as she now helps with the advertising, marketing and events organizing for Brook Farm. Lucy enjoys working with a variety of horses and ponies, especially the competition horses. She competes regularly on her own horse and some of the Brook Farm residents.

Rodent Control Team

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