Team Tash
Natasha is incredibly grateful to have had continuous support from her family and friends. Each member of ‘Team Tash’ is vital and Natasha is very grateful for her amazing home team.
Yvonne Bennett -
Mum and Groom
Natasha’s mum is a crucial member of Team Tash and is a constant support. Yvonne is Natasha’s home and competition groom as well as drives the lorry everywhere, travelling to all her competitions. Yvonne keeps everything running on the yard at home, is the eyes on the ground whilst Tash trains and makes sure the horses are turned out perfectly.
Tamsin Addison -
Coach
Natasha has been training with Tamsin for a few years now and she thoroughly enjoys her lessons. Natasha finds Tamsin’s support both in training and competition invaluable.
Tim Varlec - International Groom and Support Rider
Tim has been helping Natasha for a few years now and always seems to be there when you need him. As a Para Dressage Rider, Natasha is allowed to have someone help warm her horse up so Tim is rides Natasha’s horses if and when needed so that Natasha can produce the best possible results in the arena.
Liusaidh Owen - Competition Groom
Liusaidh has been a groom for Natasha at International Competitions for several years and is a key member of the team. Liusaidh looks after Natasha’s horses when travelling to competitions and whilst away at competitions, making sure that they are turned out impeccably. Liusaidh is known for her incredible plaiting skills!
Shona Weir - Co owner of Bess (Love Song Caledonia)
It is thanks to Shona that Natasha has got the opportunity to have Bess.
Roy and Cerid Bennett - Grandparents
Natasha’s grandparents are essential members of team Tash. They constantly support Natasha and make sure everything run smoothly at home, looking after the rest of the animals, when Natasha and Yvonne are away. Team Tash would not be the same without them.
Steve Adkinson - Dad
Natasha’s dad has retired from the military and supports Natasha on her journey. Steve does a lot of the DIY jobs around the year and even though Natasha may have missed out on the navigation skills that her Dad has, Chad likes to step in and help read the maps. Steve is known for his fantastic boot cleaning skills!
Portland House Equine - Vet
Natasha’s horses have been with Portland House Equine Vets now for a number of years. They are always on hand if advice is needed and make sure that Natasha’s horses are as fit and healthy as possible.
Jed Hallam (Paddockwood Forge Limited) - Farrier
Jed has been Natasha’s farrier for 5 years now and is highly recommended by Team Tash. All the horses shoeing schedules are shaped to each individual horse’s requirements to optimise performance.
Faith Fisher-Atack (Equine Physio Services) - ACPAT Equine Physio
Faith has been treating Natasha’s horse since 2017. The benefits Natasha has seen since working with Faith have been amazing.
Sue Norton (Saddle Doctors UK) - Saddler
Sue adjusts and maintains the fit of Natasha’s saddle to optimise performance.
Gill Edmondson - Human Physio
Gill has been Natasha’s physiotherapist for several years and knows exactly what treatment works best from soft tissue therapy to acupuncture. Gill is a fantastic physio therapist and is a vital support to Natasha.
Sophie and Summer - Team Mascots
Sophie and Summer are very important members of Team Tash, watching Natasha train and guarding the yard!
Rio, Tom and Gerrie - Yard Guards
Tom and Gerry were the resident yard cats when we moved in and they have continued to do so. Rio was a stray found in the January of 2016, which is how he got his name, with Natasha on her ‘Road to Rio’
A big thank you must go to Jayne Caudle for creating this website. Thank you for all the help and support!
Thank you so much to Nynke Wierda Photography for the photos which were included in this website.