WES Professionals (Original)

WES Professionals go through a rigorous and extensive assessment process before being signed off as fit to instruct under the WES brand.

The following Professionals have met the criteria for WES Accreditation. They have provided documentary evidence to the Society to demonstrate that they: hold Public Liability Insurance cover to a minimum of £5 million; have attended a recognised Child Protection course and hold a recognised First Aid qualification, as defined in the Society’s Rulebook (Rules 19.1/7).

Anyone booking a Professional should request evidence that this documentation is up to date. The Society cannot accept any responsibility for Professionals not having up to date Insurance or First Aid.

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Become a WES Approved Professional

Every year WES holds a number of professional assessment days where we assess potential professionals to see if they meet the requirements to be listed with WES. If you want to join the growing ranks of WES professionals, download and complete the forms here.

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The WES Approved Professionals

Name	Area	Certification	Mobile Number	Land Line Number
Jolie Cooper	Bedfordshire	⭐⭐ Level 2	07765 329563
David Deptford	Cambridgeshire	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Level 5		01354 651944
Scherie Dermody	Cheshire	⭐⭐ Level 2	07930 410128	01270 780620
Tim Keeley	Denbighshire	⭐⭐ Level 2		01824 750463
Martina Drabkova	Dorset	⭐⭐ Level 2	07775 729942
Michael Langford	Dorset	⭐⭐⭐ Level 3	07834 956900
Kayreen Jones	East Lothian	⭐⭐ Level 2		01620 892632
Tammy Greaves	Hampshire	⭐⭐ Level 2	07824 664795	01425 610278
Bruce Lawrence	Herefordshire	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Level 5	07791 323192	01432 820081
Joe Midgley	Lincolnshire	⭐⭐ Level 2	07588 412702
Lee Rutter	Lincolnshire	⭐⭐ Level 2	07736 430111
Catherine Wright	Oxon	⭐⭐ Level 2		01608 730039
Janet Burwood	Surrey	⭐⭐⭐ Level 3	07715 833349	01293 782014
Kirsty Feist	Surrey	⭐⭐ Level 2	07961684201	01932 340358
Emma Chapman-Lonie	Yorkshire	⭐⭐⭐ Level 3	07964 932877	01969 623688
Adam Yates	Yorkshire	⭐⭐ Level 2	07795 624074

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The WES Professionals Levels

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Level 5 Honorary= An enhanced level, which may be awarded to those level 4 instructors who have demonstrated a commitment to continuous professional development and equestrian excellence

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Level 1 Assumed to be an Assistant Instructor, working under the direct or indirect supervision of a more highly qualified instructor/trainer. A Level 1 instructor is expected to be able to teach basic western riding skills to novice riders on trained horses on a one-to-one basis e.g. In a riding school situation

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Level 3 An experienced instructor, who has demonstrated a high degree of practical ability, and depth of theoretical knowledge in at least 2 specialist modules. The instructor will be of a satisfactory standard in order to prepare horses and riders at National Championship level

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Level 2 Expected to have good theoretical and practical knowledge of all disciplines covered by WES and to be able to prepare students and horses for competition in all WES show classes at local/novice rider level. Should be capable of teaching independently in one-to-one or group sessions. Should be a competent horse person, capable of working with both trained and novice horses

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Level 4 An autonomous and highly experienced instructor, who has demonstrated a high degree of practical ability, and a depth of theoretical knowledge in at least 5 specialist modules

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