Betsy Irwin is the Licence Holder and Chief Instructor at Laris Farm. She grew up riding on her family farm and with the pony club, eventing up to the Novice level and Show Jumping as part of her pony club national team. Betsy dreamed of becoming a Showjumper and competing in the Hickstead Derby, but at age 16, she was offered a scholarship at an international dressage yard and training centre, which changed her path. During her scholarship, Betsy achieved her BHSAI at the young age of 19, and over the years, she has realized that her true passion lies in helping others achieve their goals rather than setting goals of her own.
Laila turned up last summer, and she just won’t leave… jokes aside Laila has found her future at Laris Farm. School isn’t for everyone, but being a good groom is probably harder and Laila is an outstanding groom… when she’s not out, standing on the yard talking!
Issy decided to take up riding this summer and she was like a duck to water. From day one we joked about her ‘feeling like part of the furniture’ and like fate her vocational plans fell through and now she’s living what she hadn’t dreamed possible. Issy has shown herself to be a natural around horses and is catching up with us lifers at a speed of knots, so watch out equestrians, this one is going for.
Ronnie learnt to ride at 11 and began a riding instructor apprenticeship at 15, where she developed her passion for coaching. She holds a BHSAI UKCC Level 2 certification and a Higher National Diploma in Equine Management. Over the years, Ronnie has taught at many Surrey riding schools, working with a wide range of ages and abilities. Known for her unique flair, she brings enthusiasm and structure to her lessons, which has made her consistently popular among clients. Specialising in building rider confidence and helping to develop the important bond between horse and rider. She is also a mum of two children and three horses.
Lotte has been at Laris since she was 4, so it’s safe to say she’s an expert! Well in all things Laris Farm. But she is also blossoming into an incredibly talented young instructor. Lotte is kind, empathetic with a natural understanding of horses, we are incredibly fortunate she’s joined us for her gap year on our coaching team. She has a bright future!
