Meet Team CRE

Caron Roberts

'The Boss'
​(aka 'Batman')

​Having non ‘horsey’ parents and starting in the industry as a working pupil myself I truly understand the value of hard work and correct training. I always strive to deliver high standards to our livery clients and care for the horses as individuals as well as maintain a busy coaching diary.
None of this is possible without a great team so I am committed to delivering their training program so they can gain as many qualifications as possible during their time at CRE. Not forgetting to try and maintain the balance between the work I love and family time :-) 
“ I am one of the lucky ones who love what they do !"

Tammy Thornton

Caron's Personal Assistant
(aka 'Robin')

 After many years working in the corporate world as a Project Manager I made the decision to follow my heart and be a 'workaholic' in an industry I love. The rest, as they say, is history .....With Caron as a mentor I was able to achieve my BHS stage 4 Intermediate Stable Manager's Certificate with Distinction. 
​No 2 days are the same and the challenge is always to fit more and more into 1 day lol.  Very rewarding to be part of such a close team where the horses always come first. I spend much less time in the saddle these days  however I have added many new skills to my bow which means I hope to achieve most of the challenges 'Batman' comes up with. 

Lucy Forbes

​​Full Time Groom

Previously I had worked at a horse and donkey sanctuary near my home in Cornwall, but I had little knowledge of both the care and riding of horses and wanted to learn and gain my BHS qualifications. I started at CRE in 2015 as an Apprentice which mean't making the big move from home. Since joining I have received lots of training and gained my NVQ Level 2 and 3, BHS Stages 1 & 2 Cpmplete and stage 3 care as well as gaining my HGV licence.  Before arriving at CRE I had never had the opportunity to compete. Caron matched me with opportunities to loan horses as well as buying my first horse which enabled me to start competing.   I have competed up to 90 level in eventing, SJ  and novice level dressage. When I finished my Apprenticeship in 2018 Caron offered me a permanent Groom's position within Team CRE and I'm now part of the family.

Chloe Pickford

Apprentice Groom

I moved to Caron Roberts Equestrian in November2023 to complete my Level 3 Apprenticeship before starting my Apprenticeship in Equestrian Sporting Excellence with Haddon Training.  After successfully passing my Level 3 Apprenticeship I will be able to gain direct entry into my BHS stage 3. Whilst being at CRE I have also been able to gain my Ride Safe Certificate. I have a horse called Bubbles and my passion is Show Jumping.  My goal is to be competing at 140 by the end of my AASE programme. 

Emily Radley-Stone 

​Apprentice Groom

I joined the team in September 2023 after finishing my GCSE's.  I am doing my Level 2 Apprenticeship and also training and studying towards my BHS exams. I love the industry and the variety of horses that we get to learn from at the yard. The team have been really supportive and I get lots of training on and off the horses. Caron has also created opportunities for me to start competing. Since joining the Team I have gained my BHS Stage 1, Ride Safe and I hope to gain my BHS Stage 2 Care & Lunge in August 2024.

Elora Gregory  

Apprentice Groom
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I joined the team in January 2025. I am doing my Level 2 apprenticeship, and hopefully complete my BHS exams. Doing the apprenticeship so far, I have gained so much knowledge of working on a livery yard and knowledge of all different aspects of horse care. I have been riding since I was young and own my own horses, I mainly do show jumping however I like to dabble in a bit of everything. It’s great that I can apply what I learn on the apprenticeship with my own horses. Before I joined the team, I was a full time university student studying forensic psychology.
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Grace Cockburn

​Apprentice Groom

I joined the team in August 2024. I am completing my Apprenticeship Level 3 and hopefully do my BHS exams as well as further my education of working on full livery yards. I have just gained my Ride Safe Qualification. I have been riding since I was little which lead to me being able to have my own full loan called Luna. She does a bit of everything, we love to show jump and do xc together. Prior to joining the Team I was at college and completed my Sport and Exercise Level 3 qualification, passing it with a MMP.

THE CRE SUPPORT TEAM
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Spike the Vet
​​​Peter 'Spike' Miligan
​Performance Horse Consultant 

Spike Milligan, Performance Horse Consultant works with professional yards and riders, offering veterinary expertise and targeted support aimed at getting the most out of their horses. Spike’s friendly ‘can-do’ attitude ensures he quickly becomes an integral part of the team, collaborating with your existing network of experts to ensure the very best outcome for the horse.
Spike is a strong believer in a team approach. His experience from previously working on the World Class Podium Potential Programme and now as the British Eventing Youth Performance Vet means he knows how to bring together all members of a support team to work together for a common goal – performance.
https://www.spikethevet.co.uk

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Giulia Ceccatelli (Chiropractor)

Before she opened Giulia’s Chiropractic in September 2020, Giulia Ceccatelli worked at another well-known chiropractic clinic. Giulia had already been building up her patient base and was a qualified chiropractor in the area.
So I stopped working for this other big chiropractic clinic. I decided to set up my own practice in Wantage so I could dedicate my time to help people and animals.”
Along her chiropractic journey, Giulia was inspired by a chiropractor that was managing one of the practices she worked at. She wanted to emulate how he runs his clinic and admires him for his knowledge and his fantastic ability to communicate with patients and people. “He’s inspired me for how I’d love to be in my practice.”

​Stuart Philpott

Stuart visits the yard for routinely every 3 months as well as visiting for individual requirements as and when needed.
​Fully accredited by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA).
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​Chloe Moreton
Moreton Animal Therapy
​Chloe is our Chiropractor and visits the yard every 3 weeks. Chloe trained with the McTimoney College
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​Martin Price - HoofEquine 

​Martin visit's the yard every week and looks after a number of our horses. 
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​ Martyn Richardson Dip Wcf

Martyn is an experienced farrier with a passion for all disciplines. Martyn visits the yard on Mondays & Fridays which is very useful with over 35 horses on the yard.  

​Ceola Reece Veterinary Physiotherapy 

On finishing my Masters degree I became a fully qualified and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist, being a member of the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP), and also an Equine Body Worker (EEBW). I practiced in Essex for several years, then moved to Bristol in 2022 and have set up my practice here. I treat horses and dogs, utilising a blend of soft tissue therapy, electrotherapeutic modalities and remedial exercise prescription, aiming to alleviate pain, optimise function and promote healing. I am particularly passionate about myofascial release work, and using the myofascial kinetic chains to assess and treat dysfunction.