Our Team
At Eland Lodge we believe that the key assets of any business are its people. That’s why we’ve carefully assembled friendly, professional and vastly experienced teams to look after each area of our business. With knowledge and specialisms covering a broad swathe of the equestrian profile, our mix of exceptional facilities and helpful staff is second to none!
John & Veronica Coupland
MANAGING DIRECTOR & COMPANY SECRETARY
Since taking over the reins at Eland Lodge in 2004, John and Veronica Coupland have brought a wealth of business management experience and expertise to the business. Eland Lodge has benefited from a continued investment and expansion, and over the last 14 years it has grown into the successful business that it is today.
John’s enthusiasm for and commitment to entry level equestrian sport is apparent throughout, and Eland Lodge has built an enviable reputation as a friendly, trustworthy, professional and well organised, competition venue, retailer and livery facility.
Livery Yard Team
Our Yard Team is led by Livery Yard Manager Jess Passey. Jess holds BHS Stage 1, 2 & 3 Qualifications alongside BHS Riding & Road Safety, and Ride Safe Guide Qualifications. Jess brings a wealth of experience in equine management and riding, and has worked with everything from youngstock to private liveries to showing horses. Jess also has hunting, team chasing and eventing experience with her own horses, and showing and working hunter up to a national level.
Our dedicated team of livery yard grooms have backgrounds in a variety of equestrian disciplines. All of our staff are knowledgeable about horse care and dedicated to the health and happiness of the horses they look after.
Retail Team
Led by Retail Manager Suzie Indale, our fantastic retail team have a wealth of knowledge in all areas of the equestrian industry, having ridden and competed at a variety of disciplines and levels between them. This knowledge and experience, coupled with training and safety wear certification ensures our team are well placed to assist and advise you with all of your equestrian shopping needs.
Events Team
The Events Team is led by Georgia Lowe, our Event Secretary. Previously working on a racing yard, Georgia has a wide equestrian experience including from her own horse, May. Georgia is responsible for organising events, assisting with competition entries and competitor queries, as well as looking after our event staff and volunteers, without whom we would not be able to run such hugely successful events.
Online Team
The online team are committed to providing a great online shopping experience, whilst also keeping you up to date with all the happenings at Eland Lodge via our social media accounts. Kate, Charlotte & Steph use their industry knowledge to bring you the latest information about events, sponsors, clothing, products and trends to hit the market.
Grounds Team
Led by Jack Coupland, the grounds team work all year round to make sure that all of our facilities are kept in tip top condition, from the livery yard, through to the arena and cross country course.
Overseen by Cross Country Course Designer Stuart Buntine, the team are constantly making improvements and additions to the BE standard course.
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