Meet The Team

Sarah Loughnane

Sarah has been around horses from a very early age. Originally growing up in Pony Club and then eventing, Sarah got in to racing in Australia working for Gai Waterhouse and Paul Messara at Arrowfield. Sarah assists Dave and runs the office on a day to day basis.

SARAH TAYLOR

Our Head Lass, Sarah Taylor has a lifetime of experience with horses from racing to stud work. Sarah worked at Mickley Stud for a number of years as Stud Manager and whilst there won the prestigious Godolphin Stud Staff Award. Sarah now very ably manages the yard here at Helshaw Grange.

STEVE BROOKSHAW

What Steve doesn’t know about horse racing probably isn’t worth knowing! Steve has a great wealth of experience in racing being a top amateur rider and grand national winning trainer. At 70 years young Steve still rides 4 or 5 lots out a day from yearlings to the keenest of horses and his knowledge is invaluable.

MICHELLE MULLINEAUX

Michelle has her own transport business and does the majority of racing for us. Michelle has grown up in racing and is the queen of Best Turned Out! We would be lost without her.

WILL THRELFALL

Will is our farrier who has a wealth of experience. Will specialises in racehorses and corrective work within the racing industry and is a valuable member of the team.

Claire Clifton – Equine Outline

Claire comes to us every week to treat our horses. She uses McTimoney-Corley therapy which is a chiropractic spinal manipulation technique, which brings the horse's body back into alignment and relieve any associated pain or discomfort. Claire works wonders on the horses and makes a significant contribution towards their improved performance.

The team

Holly Davis - Groom, Kayleigh McCammon - Rider/Groom, Nuno Santos - Rider/Groom, Tara Lee - Rider/Groom, Grace Stockton - Rider/Groom, Charlotte Lukins - Groom, Millie Lewis - Groom, Katie Lovatt - Groom, Russell Sykes - Groom