Trainer
George Bewley

George has been farming for over 45 years during which he had always kept point to pointers and rode in the occasional race. 15 years ago he had the privilege of owning Geordies Express, a class above pointing and provided him with his first Cheltenham runner, ever since then set about professional training and he took out a full license in 2009.

George’s extensive livestock and horse care background means he has a natural instinct in detecting problems with the horses. He likes to feed mornings and bedtime as feels this is an ideal time to get to the bottom of problems and see for himself exactly how the horse is eating.

George still rides out most mornings, however leaves the schooling to the jockeys!!

Stable Jockey / Assistant Trainer
Jonathon Bewley

Jonathon began riding through the point to point ranks. He was Northern novice champion and rode a hunter chase winner at Cheltenham. He has been away working in various yards in past years but made the decision to return home to the family business when the numbers in training grew. Jonathon is currently claiming 3lbs after riding his 40^th winner at the end of the 2017 season!

Jonathon is very involved in the training of the horses and in a huge asset to the yard. He rides the horses in their races knowing them inside and out, which we feel is a massive advantage to both the horses and the owners.

Racing Manager
Victoria Bewley

Victoria is responsible for the administrative side of operations. She is responsible for the online entries and declarations as well as answering Weatherby’s queries. Victoria specialises in Tax Planning in her role as a Chartered Accountant and is available to help owners with Weatherby’s registration and VAT queries where needed.

Victoria tries to attend as many race meetings as possible, to help things run as smoothly as possible and is a point of contact for all owners when George is unavailable.

Head lass
Debbi Cockburn

Debbi joined us in our move from the Borders to Appleby and came on board as a hugely important member of the team. She has helped at weekends for years and knows exactly how we expect things to be done. She has her work cut out keeping George and Jonathon in line but seems to be getting along just fine!

Debbi was given one of our retired racehorses Hunters Belt by his owner Raymond Fisher and he still goes out with the string a few days a week.

Stable Lass / Work Rider
Lucy Branthwaite

Lucy joined us in 2017 making her debut into racing having never rode on a gallop in her life!! Lucy has gained a huge amount of knowledge in a short space of time and has proven to be a very quick learner. She has ridden since the age of eight, competing in show jumping, which she still does from time to time.

Stable Lass / Work Rider
Ellie Farrell

Ellie began her career in racing 4 years ago after gaining qualifications is horse care and experience in other local yards.  She joined us in 2017 and quickly became an integral part of the team. Her favourite part of the job being leading in a winner at the races.

Part-Time Work Rider
Lucy Hogg

Lucy studies Geography at Newcastle University and helps out in holidays and occasional weekends. Lucy is a member of the university’s show jumping team and is about to become a fully qualified Pony Club instructor.

First Aider
Lesley Bewley

Lesley is on hand to look after both the Horses and the Jockeys and makes a mean chocolate chip muffin!!!

Part-time Stable Lass / Work Rider / Holiday cover
Lizzie Patterson

Lizzie has worked in many yards but now is a full time Nurse. She is a great help when any one is on holiday or we just need an extra set of hands.

Race Day Help
Emma Cockburn

Emma has helped out since we began training and still comes to lead up at the races when she isn’t busy Hairdressing (which isn’t as often as she would like!!)