EQUESTRIAN
Legge family take
up Trotters reins
The well known Trotters Riding
School on Ashey Road, Ryde is
now under new management.
After 16 years Kate Blackman
has handed over the reins,
before heading for a life in New
Zealand.
The new team, headed by Matt
and Charlotte Legge, took over
in April. Matt said: “Kate built
a fantastic environment for
children to learn to ride while,
most importantly, keeping a focus
on having fun. We are keen to
maintain this fun atmosphere and
have kept on some of her ponies,
giving consistency to the existing
clients.”
Many of the regulars will
already know Hollie, who
remains with the business, and
Cheryl Cundall has taken over
the day to day management of
the yard. Cheryl has worked
with horses for 20 years and
worked for Matt’s father, Phil,
when she came to the Island in
2007. Prior to this she gained
experience in professional yards
in the South West, probably the
most notable being the racing
yard of Paul Nicholls, where she
looked after well known horses
including Kauto Star and See
More Business.
As an addition to the business,
Trotters will now be able to
offer riding to adults, giving the
mums and dads the chance to
come along too. To book a ride at
Trotters, call 07773 976418.
Matt Legge with Cheryl Cundall, yard manager
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