OUR CLIENTS SAY...

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'....I have been incredibly fortunate to have settled at Equinoxe where Catherine and her team have created an environment that not only embraces the focused, disciplined and professional approach to training that I saw in Germany but does so with an extroadinary level of care and support for the individual....both human and equine. Catherine has an amazing ability to "read" the needs of horses and people and therefore training does not involve just the physical aspects of advancement but also focuses on the mental and emotional aspects of development.
I have benefited hugely from my experience at Equinoxe...I've overcome (mostly!) the frustrations I was facing in my riding; my horses are progressing in their work and are extremely well cared for and there is the added bonus of spending time in an environment where although training is taken very seriously there is alot of laughter....priceless!'

Liz Batliwalla
November 09

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'I have struggled for 30 years to understand the intricacies of Dressage riding and training and many wonderful instructors have tried to help me on my journey. Catherine has shown me that this is indeed my journey. There are no tricks or secrets to becoming a successful rider but simply focus, dedication and feeling. I have overcome many unfounded fears and opened my mind to the positives in more ways than I could ever have imagined. I am not a Grand Prix rider, nor advanced or medium, not yet, but under Catherine's passionate and purposeful guidance, I believe I will be.'

Amanda Price
November 09

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'Searching for the right trainer is always hard, but I have found Catherine to be a wonderful communicator and motivator - who has taken me to the next level of riding in being able to focus. (Ride for Life - page 15 a great read). My horse Rennie and myself have benefited from ongoing training over the past few months. We are progressing steadily and confidently and I am thoroughly enjoying riding him. I believe Catherine will give the rider and the horse the correct basis for success.'

Janet Tregenza
October 09

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'Appointing Catherine as my instructor and then Toby’s trainer was the best decision I could have made. I have found Catherine to have a very grounding and holistic approach to equine training and the results speak for themselves. She is a kind, yet strong and talented rider who has transformed my horse beyond my expectations.

A wonderful outcome – I would recommend Catherine to anyone wanting genuine and lasting results.' Read more...

Amy Sznicer
October 2008

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'Once I met Catherine & saw her ride the decision was made, my horse would stay with her! It was one of the best decisions & investment that I have ever made.
My boy was treated like one of her own horses, he went from strength to strength. I never ever worried about his care whilst he was there. Everytime I went to visit him he looked a million dollars & his standard of work was just amazing.

Catherine would have to be one of the most amazing passionate people that I have ever met. She is so dedicated & focused on the horse in which she is working with it is awesome to watch. To witness my horse go from a good moving elementary level horse to a very competitive medium/advanced horse was fantastic. She really brought out the best in both of us.

I would like to say a big thank you to Catherine & the team at Equinoxe Equestrian & wish them all the success in the world.' Read more...

Rebecca McConachy
January 2008

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'The search for the right trainer is always a hard one, but I believe Catherine gives you and your horse the correct basics for success. One of the best things about Catherine is her belief that anything is possible ... and she always tries her hardest to do whatever she can to help her students achieve good results.

Catherine has pushed me so much further than I ever thought I could go, and her steadfast belief in me, even when I think I’m down and out, is what keeps me going. Her level of professionalism and energy in every lesson is amazing. Catherine is the most gifted communicator I have ever met ... as well as a wonderful motivator.’ Read more...

Natasha Althoff
Dressage Competitor and Trainer
Ebony Park Friesians
April 2006

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‘At the completion of my first lesson with Catherine, I was filled from head to toe with adrenalin. I had never felt such excitement whilst riding and nor had I received tuition of this calibre before.

Catherine’s interest to improve my riding was extremely helpful and it really felt as if she was putting 100% into every minute of my lessons with her. Even after her return to Germany, she was constantly in contact with me checking not only the progress of my competition results but, more importantly, the progress of my training.’ Read more...

Brya Law
Dressage Competitor and Trainer
July 2004

'On February 4th, 2003, Catherine Birmingham came to our club, and began to teach us and train our horses. She learned dressage technique in Germany for about four years, so she knew real German dressage.

Catherine coached us very well, and trained our horses very well, too... She learned Japanese very hard, and she learned Japanese etiquette very hard, too. She could teach us almost all the lesson in the Japanese language.

I am deeply grateful for her enthusiasm, and I have great regard for her ability forever.' Read more...

Maki Hino
Dressage Competitor, Japan
July 2004