Although I live on site at Bonnie View (with our house being a stones throw away from the stables), I also have a lovely team of staff. Each member of staff comes from a different working background, although they all share one commonality; a love of horses!
We also work closely with the following professionals to ensure your horses optimum health: vets, farrier, equine dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractor and agronomists.
We are happy to arrange and attend all appointments.
I have owned horses since I was 9 years old and always dreamed of working with them. At 18 I went to study at Bishop Burton College and graduated with an Honours Degree in Equine Science 5 years later. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bishop Burton and it was there that I met Barry, my husband. After graduating I worked in many roles within the equine sector. In 2012 I opened Bonnie View Retirement Livery. Owners have since sent their loyal friends to me from all over the country and I’m honoured that people choose Bonnie View to give their horses the best retirement. We now have 20 horses and a team of 5 permanent staff with 2 others on an ad hoc basis. I’m really proud of our little yard and team.
I met my wife Faye whilst studying my BSC in Agriculture Resource Management at Bishop Burton College.The rest, as they say, is history ending with the establishment of Bonnie View on our farm and 3 beautiful daughters.
My role at Bonnie View tends to be forage production and fencing. I manage the grass conservation process to ensure the best winter forage for your horse and it is all laboratory tested to determine nutritional value. Horses and sheep compliment each other utilising integrated parasite management.
I have worked at Bonnie view since 2015. Prior to this I have worked on various yards gaining different skills and experience from each one.
At college I studied a BTec in Horse and Business Management and over the years I have obtained other qualifications, climbing the ladder to BHSAI and BEF UKCC level 2.
As the owner of 5 horses/ponies myself I appreciate that good quality care and attention is paramount in keeping all the horses in our care happy and healthy.
When I have time to do so I really enjoy starting and bringing on young horses for myself and others.
I am Fayes younger sister. I have helped Faye with the yard since 2012. I like to describe Bonnie View Livery as ‘living life to the full even at my age!’ I believe my ponies Bonnie and Daisy lived into their 30’s because we provided them with extra care and a peaceful life which made us all happy.
More about me; I have gained a National Diploma in Animal Management & Behaviour. FdSc Animal Science and Behaviour. Suitably Qualified Person for prescribing medicines and wormers.
Previous jobs include: RSPCA & Blue Cross Animal Assistant. VetUK- Veterinary Dispenser. Thompsons County Feeds, where I currently work alongside Bonnie View
I joined the Bonnie View team in 2017. I work here part time and my other job is doing secretarial work at a Farm Business Consultancy. Before then I came straight out of school and did admin at the National Park in Helmsley for around 4 years and then spent nearly a year in New Zealand working on a dairy farm and in a hostel, so quite a variety!
I have always loved being around horses, and have had my pony Bisquit (with a q!) since I was 8 and have recently loaned Monique. I love working at Bonnie View, its my weekly escape from my office job and there’s nothing more satisfying after a hard days work than knowing they are all happily tucked up in bed munching away at their hay!
I have a degree in animal behaviour and training, and have a variety of pets at home, along with 2 young daughters. I have worked with horses and dogs for many years, and most recently I have been teaching animal management at land based colleges. Outside of work, I have a show cob who I compete at dressage, a young sports horse who I hope to event, and a miniature Shetland that I rescued. I have worked at Bonnie View since 2018 and I really enjoy getting to know the horses.
I joined the Bonnie View team in 2020. I first found out about Bonnie View when I used to deliver the post here. This was how I met Barry, Faye and all the lovely horses. The team trained me up in all things equine and I now work 3 days a week with the horses In the winter months. I then transfer to helping out with the Bonnie View Glamping Cabins during spring and summer months.
I really enjoy my time working with the horses and getting to know all of their personalities.
I started at bonnie view in September 2021. I have had a passion for horses since I was a little girl and that passion has grown with me. After studying equine management at Askam Bryan college I’ve had a variety of jobs from working on a stud yard to a polo yard and also a racing yard. On my days off I enjoy hacking my own horse and riding out hunters on a small private yard.