Liza was born into a showing family and her ridden career began in a basket saddle at just six months old. From the age of three, she loudly and emphatically would never be led, which put a firm end to her mother’s dream of having a lead rein jockey! Upon joining the North Norfolk Pony Club, Liza quickly became a very competitive and active member of the branch, representing them in Eventing, Show Jumping, Dressage and the Tetrathlon teams.
Eventing became Liza’s main focus while she trained with Ruth McMullen and Liza successfully took several horses up to Intermediate level. Accompanied by two event horses and two dogs, she spent four years at Sheffield University, where she gained BA (Hons) as a Chartered Surveyor, while maintaining her weekly competition schedule.
Liza returned home and planned to train horses on a part-time basis, but was so successful that she became inundated with horses to break or school. There was little choice but to make it a full time occupation! Her dressage training started in earnest with David Hunt. Liza then spent several years training with Jill Day, an International Grand Prix rider, who remains a valued friend and mentor. More recently, Liza has trained with Ferdi Eilberg, Arthur Kottas and Alain Francqueville.
Liza trains horses up to Grand Prix level and is a successful competitor and British Dressage Accredited Coach. She holds the UKCC Level 3 Dressage Specific qualification, is a List 4 BD Judge and approved BD Youth Assessor. Her qualifications and experience enable her to work with riders and horses at all levels and she enjoys supporting their progression and development.
