Sue Smith
Sue has spent all her life working within the equestrian world, from showing to riding out but started her training career back in 1990 when she moved up to Yorkshire with Harvey. Her first winner was African Safari at Ascot in a Grade 2 Novice Chase in November of that year and her career has continued on an upward curve ever since. Success has never been far away from the yard having won multiple Grade 3/2 races whilst also accounting for a number of Grade 1 placings. It goes without saying that Auroras Encore is her biggest achievement to date but she is still as determined as ever to improve and progress her string and currently has an exciting crop of younger horses to go novice chasing with next year.
Harvey Smith
Where do we start….Harvey is a household name in many homes up and down the country and his reputation always proceeds him. He is most recognised for his success in the equestrian world where he started competing in 1947 and has travelled the world representing his country and himself winning a whole host of showjumping titles. With Sue, he has been part of an incredible team and it is his eye for a horse at the sales where he really brings value to the racing partnership. Over the years he has purchased a number of horses for little money which have gone on to be unbelievably successful. Horses such as The Last Fling, Royal Emperor, Quwetwo, Cloudy Too and more recently Midnight Shadow are all fine examples of how the two have combined together to achieve great success.
Ryan Clavin – Assistant Trainer
Ryan has been with Sue and Harvey for over 20 years since leaving school and is an integral part in the day to day running of the yard. He will quite often be seen leading the horses up before and after racing whilst also being pivotal in the development of the younger members of staff.
Reece Jarosiewicz – Travelling Head Lad
Reece has been with the yard a few years now and is an important part of the team on race days, leading up the horses as well as looking after owners . His aim for the season is to lead up the winner of the Grand National in Vintage Clouds! Next year, his major target is to pass his driving test!
Danny Cook – Jockey
Danny has been the regular jockey for the yard for the past 4 seasons having started his career out at Martin Pipe’s. His biggest success for us is winning on Midnight Shadow in the Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham whilst he has also won many major races with Definitely Red for Brian Ellison.
Emma Barber – Stable Staff
Emma has been with us for a few years and in that time her riding has improved greatly. She is a very important part of the team and can be relied upon to turn her hand to any job needed.
Rachel Swinden – Racing Secretary
Rachel has been our Secretary for over 7 years and is responsible for all the office work, racing administration, accounts and payroll. She can be relied upon to keep us all organised and look after both our owners and our staff. Rachel is an integral part of the team and happy to help outside of the office or wherever she is needed.
Sam Coltherd – Conditional Jockey
Sam has been our Conditional Jockey for a few years now and he has had a good start to the current NH season with eleven winners already.
