Riding Coaching
Flatwork and jumping lessons tailored to your level — whether you're building confidence or refining competition skills.
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Oxfordshire & Berkshire
Expert Equestrian Care,
Expert Equestrian Care,
Grounded in Science.
Professional coaching, horse care and freelance equestrian support — delivered by a BSc (Hons) Equine Science qualified professional with a genuine passion for horses and evidence-based practice.
About McLean Equine
Where Passion Meets Evidence
McLean Equine is a Wantage-based equestrian business run by Sarah McLean — a BSc-qualified equine professional with a science-informed approach and a hands-on background spanning coaching, horse care, and competition support.
Whether you're a rider looking to develop your skills, a horse owner who needs dependable professional support, or a yard in need of experienced cover — McLean Equine offers flexible, qualified, and genuinely horse-first services across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
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What We Offer
Comprehensive Equestrian Services
From structured coaching sessions to day-to-day horse care — all delivered with the same science-informed, welfare-first approach.
Professional Horse Care
High-standard grooming, stable management and welfare monitoring for horse owners who need reliable, knowledgeable support.
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Professional riding and schooling of client horses, including ex-racehorses and horses at varying stages of training.
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On-the-day preparation, plaiting, warm-up assistance and competition support — with experience up to Novice dressage and 1m showjumping.
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Why McLean Equine
Qualified. Experienced. Horse-First.
Every service is underpinned by formal qualifications, real-world experience, and an unwavering commitment to the horses involved.
Academically Qualified
Holding a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science and currently working towards a PhD, Sarah brings a level of theoretical grounding that few freelance equestrians can match.
BHS Certified Coach
As a BHS Stage 2 Coach, Sarah teaches to the standards of the British Horse Society — the UK's leading equestrian authority. Coaching is structured, progressive and safe.
Horse-Welfare First
A Level 3 Senior Equine Groom qualification and a Diploma in Racehorse Care back up what is most important to McLean Equine: the health and wellbeing of every horse in its care.
Results in Practice
How McLean Equine Supports Clients
A science-informed, tailored approach that delivers genuine progress for horse and rider.
Riding Coaching
Rebuilding Confidence After a Fall
An adult amateur rider returned to confident canter work within six sessions after a structured, empathetic coaching programme focused on both physical balance and mental calm.
Ex-Racehorse Retraining
From the Track to the Dressage Arena
A fresh off-the-track Thoroughbred was patiently retrained using a methodical, science-informed approach — going on to compete successfully at Novice dressage level.
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you have a question, want to discuss your horse's needs, or are ready to book — Sarah will respond to all enquiries personally.
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