Nick Locke is a qualified riding instructor with a background of many years in the equine industry. He has a particular interest in the production and training of sports horses and the training of competition riders for all disciplines. He has competed in the three main equestrian disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing and still owns several competition horses. He also helps riders prepare for competition and BHS examinations.

Qualifications

British Horse Society Instructor (BHSI)

Certificate in Education

TDLB D32, D33, D34 and D36

Current Position

Senior Lecturer in Equine Sports Science
Programme Leader for BSc Equine Sports Science

Research Interests

Horse / Rider communication
Bit and mouth problems in horses
Training competition horses and riders
The production of sports horses

Additional Information

Examiner for the British Horse Society
Panel In-hand Judge for the Irish Draught Horse Society of Great Britain
Expert contributor to “Your Horse”