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Meet our team of coaches

Senga Riches

Devon

Senga Riches is the founder and one of the directors of All-Steps Formation Riding, and the beating heart behind everything the group does. She fell head over heels for formation riding while riding with a local team and, when that chapter naturally closed, she simply opened a new one of her own. All-Steps Formation was born from that moment, giving Senga the freedom to follow a beautifully unconventional equestrian path that blends precision, harmony and her long-standing love of Iberian horses.

Senga’s journey with horses has never been ordinary. At just 16, she was introduced to the classical way of riding, where lightness, suppleness and thoughtful training take centre stage. That early influence shaped everything that followed. Over the years, she has worked with horses in a wide range of roles, from running a polo yard, to head girl at a German stud, to grooming for international showjumpers. No matter where she’s been, one role always calls her back: trainer.

Teaching is where Senga truly shines. She has an extraordinary ability to meet both horse and rider exactly where they are, then guide them forward with clarity, encouragement and infectious enthusiasm. She lives for the “eureka” moments, those flashes of understanding when things suddenly click, and she takes genuine joy in helping combinations grow in confidence and skill.

Senga teaches formation riding across the South West and the North of England, and her sessions are as uplifting as they are educational. Her passion is contagious, her energy unmistakable, and her belief in her riders unwavering. It’s why people don’t just come to one class, they come back again and again, leaving each session smiling, inspired, and already looking forward to the next ride.

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Alison Calvert Lancashire

Alison Calvert is a UKCC British Dressage and BHS Coach whose depth of knowledge is matched by her ability to make training feel positive, purposeful and genuinely enjoyable. She is also a Youth Coach Assessor and Para Coach, bringing an inclusive, thoughtful approach to everything she teaches.

Alison’s coaching is shaped by the best of both worlds. She weaves together modern training methods with classical principles, creating sessions that are clear, adaptable and refreshingly down to earth. Her lessons are structured yet encouraging, always designed to build confidence in both horse and rider while keeping learning engaging and fun.

Based at her home yard in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, Alison runs a small, personal set-up where she keeps her four horses and continues to refine her own riding. She competes in British Dressage at National level, ensuring her coaching is firmly grounded in current competition standards and real-world experience.

Earlier in her career, Alison competed in formation riding for British Riding Clubs, an experience that still influences her coaching today. It gave her a strong appreciation for accuracy, teamwork and harmony between horse and rider, qualities that are woven quietly but confidently into her teaching.

Alison is known for her calm, supportive presence and her ability to bring out the best in every combination. Riders leave her sessions feeling motivated, understood and equipped with tools they can actually use, which is why so many choose to train with her long-term.

Cassy Gadsby

Cornwall

Cassy Gadsby’s equestrian journey began at just four years old at Turville Valley Stud Classical Riding Centre, where she was immersed in classical training from the very start. Progressing from the riding school ponies to Lusitano stallions by the age of eleven, Cassy grew up surrounded by precision, artistry and respect for the horse.

She was deeply inspired by watching the adult riders perform pas de deux, quadrilles and large-scale drill rides on the stallions, while the younger riders, including Cassy, took part in their own musical drill rides on ponies. Those early experiences planted a lasting love for synchronisation, teamwork and the sheer spectacle of horses moving together in harmony.

Joining All-Steps Formation Riders as a coach allows Cassy to bring together her twin passions for coaching and teamwork within an exciting and rapidly growing sport. She thrives on helping riders build confidence, accuracy and connection, not only with their horses, but with each other.

A lifelong admirer of the Iberian horse, Cassy is particularly excited by All-Steps’ connection with the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. She is passionate about playing a role in developing formation riding further across Cornwall and Devon, sharing the discipline, artistry and joy that first captured her imagination as a child.

Fern Field

Devon

Fern’s passion for horses was sparked early, thanks to the support of her mum and dad, and it has shaped every step of her journey since. As long as she can remember, she has known she wanted to work with horses. After leaving school in 2011, she set about building the qualifications, experience and practical skills that underpin her work today.

Fern is a freelance BHS Accredited Professional Coach, holding BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (AI) and Senior Yard Manager qualifications, with clear sights set on achieving her Senior Coach (II) status by 2025. Alongside coaching, she is a trainee British Dressage judge and volunteers on the BHS Devon Committee as their Education Coordinator, reflecting her commitment to learning, standards and the wider equestrian community.

She discovered formation riding while at college, where she met Senga, and was immediately drawn to riding to music, displays and demonstrations. That experience cemented her love for training that blends structure with creativity and performance.

Known for being a passionate, empathetic and enthusiastic coach, Fern creates sessions where riders feel supported, motivated and confident to progress. She is especially excited to combine her coaching with her love of music, bringing energy, rhythm and enjoyment into her work.

Fern is delighted to be a coach with All-Steps Formation Riding and is passionate about making classical training accessible, engaging and fun for everyone.

Kate Baldwin

South Wales

Kate Baldwin is an equine college lecturer and a British Dressage Level 2 Coach, working with riders across South Wales and Gloucestershire. Her wide-ranging background gives her a well-rounded, thoughtful approach to coaching, underpinned by a genuine love of teaching and learning.

Kate’s equestrian experience spans eventing, racing, showing and rehabilitation, providing her with a deep understanding of horses from many angles. While she values that breadth, her true passion lies in dressage, Iberian horses and formation riding, where precision, partnership and harmony take centre stage.

As a coach, Kate works with riders of all levels, creating supportive, confidence-building sessions that are tailored to each combination. She has a calm, encouraging way of helping riders understand not just what to do, but why, allowing both horse and rider to develop with clarity and trust.

Whether she is lecturing, coaching or riding, Kate’s focus is always on bringing out the very best in every partnership, making training feel achievable, rewarding and enjoyable.

Louise Codling

Norfolk

Louise Codling has worked with horses for over 30 years, bringing a depth of knowledge, experience and calm assurance to everything she does. Her long-standing involvement in the equestrian world has shaped a thoughtful, horse-centred approach that riders immediately trust.

Louise has a genuine passion for formation riding, and her sessions reflect her appreciation for precision, partnership and teamwork. She is known for creating a supportive atmosphere where riders feel encouraged to grow in confidence while developing accuracy and harmony with their horses.

With decades of experience behind her, Louise combines practical insight with a steady, encouraging teaching style, helping every combination get the most from their time in the saddle.

Pam Millar

Aberdeenshire

Pam Millar is a freelance dressage coach based in Aberdeenshire, with a deep passion for classical riding and Lusitano horses. She enjoys working with horses and riders of all types and levels, and offers coaching across a wide range of disciplines including flatwork, poles, groundwork, dressage to music, and formation (drill) riding.

Pam first became involved in formation riding in the 1990s and has been hooked ever since. Over the years she has taken part in numerous displays and choreographed routines, trained teams of riders for fun and public demonstrations, and even helped bring a horse ballet to life. Her coaching focuses on harmony, correctness, and enjoyment—whether riding solo or as part of a team.

Sarah Vousden

Buckinghamshire

Sarah Vousden has been immersed in the equestrian world since childhood, progressing through Pony Club to become a competitive rider across multiple disciplines. After a successful career in agricultural business, she returned to horses full-time and is known for her commitment, skill, and encouragement of others.

With a particular passion for native breeds, Sarah has challenged traditional expectations, competing her Cob and Connemara in dressage up to PSG and in Working Equitation to Advanced level. A Level 2 British Working Equitation coach, she delivers clinics in groundwork, dressage, and formation riding, inspiring riders of all levels to build confidence, break barriers, and rediscover the joy of riding.

Sarah says: “My first memories of formation riding are at Pony Club camp, where we always finished the week with a demonstration for the parents. I have such fond memories of that teamwork and fun, and I’m excited to bring that enjoyment back through teaching others just how rewarding formation riding can be.”

Senara Caddy

Cornwall

Senara Caddy spent 20 years living in New Zealand, where she was a regular competitor in dressage and show horses. She returned to Cornwall seven years ago with her Kiwi husband and their now 13-year-old son, and continues to do the job she has loved since beginning her career with horses at just 18.

A firm believer that you never stop learning, Senara is UKCC Level 4 qualified through British Equestrian and is currently in the final year of an MSc in Professional Practice in Sports Coaching. Joining All-Steps Formation Riding is an exciting new chapter for her, and she is looking forward to bringing formation riding to Cornwall.

Sharlotte Hughes Hampshire

Sharlotte Hughes is a lifelong equestrian and has been a Working Equitation instructor and horse trainer since 2023.

She currently trains and competes at Intermediate level in Working Equitation and at Medium/Advanced Medium in dressage, riding home-produced ponies.

A strong supporter of junior riders, Sharlotte has trained with All-Steps Formation Riding and is now delivering training sessions herself. She is passionate about producing ponies and championing native ponies, horses, and Iberian breeds.

A regular visitor to Portugal to immerse herself in its rich horse culture, Sharlotte is especially excited to be have taken part in the Portuguese School of Equestrian Arts masterclass at Aintree International Equestrian Centre in 2025.