Becky Lyons - Equine Welfare Manager
With an NVQ in Horse Care Management, Becky joined Greatwood in 2008 as a stable groom. Becky had a natural gift with horses and over the period of four years has developed and flourished in all aspects of horse welfare. Becky’s dedication and commitment have resulted in the promotion to her current position.

Becky can be trusted to do her best with all the animals. Becky is accompanied to work by her two dogs Simba and Laddie.

Sue Danaher
Following the birth of Sam in March 2010, Sue has resigned as Equine Welfare Manager. We wish Sue all the best and thank her for all she has done for Greatwood over the years.

Robbie Neville - Senior Trainer
More than 20 years of racing experience, Robbie is a particularly gifted horseman, understanding the work needed to ensure our horses have successful future careers in different fields. He is doggedly determined to try and get the best out of the horses. His kindness and perseverance in the most difficult cases is admirable. He doesn’t believe in rushing a horse and this pays off dividends. All the successes and failures are met with a lively sense of humour which always cheers everyone up. Robbie has a keen interest in motorbikes now owning an Aprilia rsv 1,000 Millie and football, supporting Tottenham Hotspur.

Paul Alder - Rider Groom
Paul joined Greatwood at the end of 2009 having worked in racing straight from school by attending the British Racing School at Newmarket. He then moved to Lambourn where he was aan apprentice / conditional jockey. After some time away from racing he is very happy to be back working with racehorses and already has a favourite in Tweed River. Paul has a three year old son with his girlfriend so is kept very busy.

Gary Evans - Groom
Before working at Greatwood, Gary volunteered his help to us about 8 years ago. He is an avid horse racing fan and enjoys caring for horses after they have retired from racing. Gary is also a driving instructor and likes to keep fit with body combat and body pump classes. He loves all the animals at Greatwood but has a particular soft spot for Montendre.

Bryony Goodenough - Groom
Bryony is a valued member of our team and very experienced in dealing with the thoroughbreds. She is also very keen on all of the small animals that we have at Greatwood, and is often found sitting in the stable with the goats and sheep giving them lots of cuddles.

Amy Howell - Apprentice Groom
Amy first came to Greatwood as a student on our Horse Power programme. She was painfully shy and would not talk to anyone except the horses. We instantly saw that Amy had a gift with the racehorses and she has since joined Greatwood as an Apprentice Groom. The transformation in Amy has been quite remarkable, and we are delighted to have Amy join us as a full-time member of the yard team in July 2012. In 2011 Amy, and Kate, totally transformed the Greatwood summer school garden and helped to produce a a whole array of wonderful vegetables. As well as having discovered her skills as a gardener, Amy has formed a special bond with Monty, as well as all the small animals we have at Greatwood. She is a very special member of the Greatwood team.

Tricia Fenton - Head of Special Needs
Tricia is to join the Greatwood team on April 26th, 2011. She comes to us with 22 years teaching experience, working in both mainstream schools and with children with special needs.

We are all delighted to welcome Tricia onboard and are looking forward to seeing what innovative and exciting new ideas Tricia will bring to the Horse Power programme. In her spare time Tricia is a keen artist and enjoys spending time with her family.

Melanie Gee - Fundraiser
Melanie joined Greatwood in May 2010 after working for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. With a great knowledge of charity work and fundraising she has bought many new and exciting ideas to Greatwood. Alfie and Rusty her two dogs keep her busy and appear in the office from time to time.

Keyleigh Harris - Charity Administrator
Kayleigh joined Greatwood in 2011, having come to us from the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal. Her smiling face is always there to greet you in our reception office, and when not at work her daughter Olivia keeps her on her toes.

Good Queen Bess
Bess spends most her time feeling highly indignant that visitors have the audacity to arrive without her prior permission. She regards the office as her sole territory and will express her disquiet to whomsoever has the audacity to enter.

Sadly Bess passed away in January 2010, rest in peace Bess.

Hannah
The aristocratic Lab who looks down her nose imperiously but unfortunately forgets that she isn’t a Jack Russell so that rather ruins it all really.

Lucy the Lab
Recently escaped from a slurry lagoon diving extravaganza in a desperate attempt to find some tasty morsel, we have to keep a close eye on her as her advancing years are making her a little vague and forgetful. No bin, however sturdy is safe, because she can’t quite remember exactly when she was last fed.

Sadly dear old Lucy passed away May 2009, rest in peace Lucy.

Mabel the Unstable
With the cry ‘Get off the table Mabel’ ever ringing in her ears, Mabel is the most agile individual and would like to spend most of her life terrorising the cats Pip and Prudence