Areas

Area 10

Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands. 78 members.

Area 10

Welcome to WES Area 10

Your home area is where you are from, not where you are allowed to go. Every member can enter any WES event, anywhere.

Your area team

Meet the Area 10 team

Claire Shepherd
Area 10 Rep

County Reps

Melissa Packer
County Rep, Warwickshire
I have been a keen horsewoman from an early age and started my love affair with horses at the age of 3.
I qualified as an equine vet in 2003 from the Royal Veterinary College in London, and then worked in private practice before undertaking an equine surgical residency at the Phillip Leverhulme Equine Hospital in Liverpool.
During that time I developed skills across all areas of equine surgery, but mainly colic and urogenital surgery.
In 2015 I set up my own practice based in Shilton, Coventry, and I now provide equine veterinary services throughout the Midlands.
Having grown up in a dressage and then polo environment, I discovered western riding a few years ago, and it has been a revelation.
The wonderful western community and the friendly atmosphere surrounding the sport sparked a passion in me to learn as much as I possibly can and to become a devoted member of it.
I would love to encourage everyone to come and have as much fun as I do with western riding.
Kelly Applebee
County Rep, Bedfordshire

Coming up in Area 10

No events in Area 10 just now. See what's on in the areas nearby.

Neighbouring areas

Events near Area 10

Pole Clinic with Jan Gay at Fallowbrook (Paddock Wood - Kent), Clinic, Area 8, 2026-11-07, Fallowbrook
General Horsemanship Clinc, Clinic, Area 6, 2026-11-15, FEDW, Brecon
Kensham Farms Trail Ride, Trail ride, Area 8, 2026-11-15, Kensham Farms
Lee Rutter 1 Day Clinic - Hedsor Park Farm (Berkshire), Clinic, Area 8, 2026-11-21, Hedsor Park Farm

Moments That Matter (13)

Photos entered by members in Area 10.

I have finally learnt to stand still. But does my bum look big? — 2026
I have finally learnt to stand still. But does my bum look big?Submitted by Michelle Cook

A young handler in a riding hat and navy jacket stands beside a dark horse, holding a blue rosette. — 2026
Me winning my first showmanship class with Thor!Submitted by Quinn Arkle

A young rider in a cowboy hat and tan jacket smiles, holding two trophies and a certificate. — 2026
WES youth Highpoint winner x2Submitted by Quinn Arkle

Still trying to remember the pattern — 2026
Still trying to remember the patternSubmitted by Kevin Chestnutt

Trying to remember the pattern… — 2026
Trying to remember the pattern…Submitted by Kevin Chestnutt

“Filial bonding” — 2026
“Filial bonding”Submitted by Jonathan Chapman

Shining Star! — 2026
Shining Star!Submitted by Jo Prestidge-King

5th in WES nationals championships! — 2026
5th in WES nationals championships!Submitted by Quinn Arkle

Job well done! — 2026
Job well done!Submitted by Jo Prestidge-King

Happiness is where the horse is! — 2026
Happiness is where the horse is!Submitted by Jo Prestidge-King

Western horses can jump too! — 2026
Western horses can jump too!Submitted by Jo Prestidge-King

Knee's Up! — 2026
Knee's Up!Submitted by Jo Prestidge-King

A young rider in a riding hat and red shirt lopes a dark horse in a western saddle round an indoor arena. — 2026
My first ranch spectacular!Submitted by Quinn Arkle

See all from Area 10

WES Approved Pros nearby

Event managers

Christina Robert
Claire Shepherd
Ellen Arkle
Melissa Packer

Area sponsors

WES Area 10

Area 10 Facebook group