Apprentices at Chesterfield equestrian business praised for their handling of lockdown

As the equestrian industry gradually moves up a gear in anticipation of lockdown measures easing, Belinda Turner, chief executive at, Stubbing Court Training Ltd (SCT) said the apprentices have risen to the unique challenge of lockdown in fine style.

She said: “The lockdown restrictions of the Covid-19 crisis have placed incredible difficulties on all of us, but, of course, horses have continued to need high levels of care, and we are proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our apprentices.

“The apprentices and their employers have had to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, they have had to develop strategies to maintain best practice and high standards within Government guidelines.

“It has been difficult for apprentices to cope with this interruption to the structure of their apprenticeship programme and their training, but all have continued to study hard.”

The team at SCT has remained committed to providing a wide range of exclusive personal development and training opportunities to its employers and apprentices.

The latest event in is masterclass series will take place (with full protective measures) with showjumper Matthew Sampson on July 10, when the SCT Apprentice of the Year and SCT Enterprise Awards will also take place.