Personal Info
Personal Info
Personal Info
Darrel Steward
Darrel Steward
Darrel combines expertise and enthusiasm to help riders of all levels steadily improve their technique and build a truly strong, lasting bond with their horse.
Darrel combines expertise and enthusiasm to help riders of all levels steadily improve their technique and build a truly strong, lasting bond with their horse.
Team Role:
Personal Coach
Team Role:
Personal Coach
Team Role:
Personal Coach
Focus Area:
Intermediate to Advanced Lessons
Focus Area:
Intermediate to Advanced Lessons
Focus Area:
Intermediate to Advanced Lessons
Years of expierence:
9+ years
Years of expierence:
9+ years
Years of expierence:
9+ years
Trainer of:
Bella
Trainer of:
Bella
Trainer of:
Bella
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Biography & Teaching Style
Darrel Steward brings a wealth of experience from both the competitive and teaching sides of the equestrian world. After working his way through regional show-jumping circuits, he found his passion in coaching riders to reach their full potential. At Equistra he leads the higher-level lesson programmes, focusing on jump technique, course strategy, and mental preparation for competitions. His calm, structured style and emphasis on rider-horse harmony make him a favourite among adult return-to-sport riders and younger competitive students alike.
Darrel also oversees the stable’s warm-up arena and is heavily involved in designing and setting up jump courses, helping students transition from flatwork to jump-work smoothly and safely.
Competition Participation
Regular competitor in the Southern Region Jumping League (2018-2022)
Competed in the National Adult Rider Series (2019, 2022)
Served as lead instructor and rider in Spirit Equestrian’s annual inter-club show (2020-2024)
Hosted and judged in a series of “Adult Rider Confidence Jump Clinics” (2021-2024)
Charity & Community Involvement
Organiser of Equistra Equestrian’s “School Jump Day” fundraising event (since 2018) — raising over £4,000 for local children’s charities in 2023
Volunteer coach for the regional “Riders Re-Start” initiative (helping adult return-to-sport riders) — provided 12 scholarships in 2022
Leads annual trail ride and picnic event in autumn to support equine welfare; in 2023 raised funds for a local rescue centre
Biography & Teaching Style
Darrel Steward brings a wealth of experience from both the competitive and teaching sides of the equestrian world. After working his way through regional show-jumping circuits, he found his passion in coaching riders to reach their full potential. At Equistra he leads the higher-level lesson programmes, focusing on jump technique, course strategy, and mental preparation for competitions. His calm, structured style and emphasis on rider-horse harmony make him a favourite among adult return-to-sport riders and younger competitive students alike.
Darrel also oversees the stable’s warm-up arena and is heavily involved in designing and setting up jump courses, helping students transition from flatwork to jump-work smoothly and safely.
Competition Participation
Regular competitor in the Southern Region Jumping League (2018-2022)
Competed in the National Adult Rider Series (2019, 2022)
Served as lead instructor and rider in Spirit Equestrian’s annual inter-club show (2020-2024)
Hosted and judged in a series of “Adult Rider Confidence Jump Clinics” (2021-2024)
Charity & Community Involvement
Organiser of Equistra Equestrian’s “School Jump Day” fundraising event (since 2018) — raising over £4,000 for local children’s charities in 2023
Volunteer coach for the regional “Riders Re-Start” initiative (helping adult return-to-sport riders) — provided 12 scholarships in 2022
Leads annual trail ride and picnic event in autumn to support equine welfare; in 2023 raised funds for a local rescue centre
Silver Placement, South East Dressage Classic – Intermediate Level, 2021 Competed with her horse Willow Grace and earned second place among 45 participants.
