Training
Nigel has represented GB at the highest international levels, has completed both Badminton and Burghley 5* events an impressive 15 times each as well as competing at both the World and European Championships. He is a senior selector for the GB eventing team as well as a List A course designer.
We are also home to 5* event rider Grace Taylor. Grace has produced horses from unbacked up to 5* level and has ridden at Burghley, Maryland and Badminton 5* events in the last 18 months. She was the top placed USA rider at Badminton 2024 finishing inside the top 20. Grace offers training and support at shows as well as training competition and schooling livery of your own horses.
Please contact us to book your lessons or discuss training packages.
Holidays & Training Packages
We are delighted to be able to offer holidays with your horses and training packages bespoke to your needs. Why not come and stay for a few days with your horse and benefit from use of our world class facilities, lessons should you want them, hacking around our farm or even a trip to the local gallops less than a 10 minute drive away.
With accommodation available onsite or if you prefer to stay in your lorry we have hook-ups available and ample stables for your horses to stay in comfort. There are a range of excellent pubs all within a short drive and Nigel is happy to go for dinner with you should you want to pick his brains!
Meet Our Instructors
Nigel Taylor
Trainer
Grace Taylor
Trainer
Aston le Walls is home BE Accredited coach Nigel Taylor who has himself competed at International level including riding for team GB. He completed Badminton and Burghley and impressive 15 times each. Available for jumping lessons, either SJ or XC, Nigel is a fantastic horseman and instructor, he knows how to get the best out of you and your horse and builds exercises to suit your training needs. He can teach all levels.
We are also the base of professional 5* rider Grace Taylor, who backs produces young horses right through the grades to the very top of the sport. Grace has successfully competed a Badminton, Burghley and Maryland 5* competitions in the last 18 months. Grace is available for dressage or jumping lessons and teaches all levels and is also available to help at compeititons.
Should you be interested in breaking/competition or sales livery from Grace please use our contact us page to get in touch.
