About Us At the Ranch 

laine Evans has owned and run Sycamores Ranch for the last 9 years.  She has over 25 years of experience with horses in all disciplines including Dressage, Showjumping and Cross Country but her main interest lies with the Western way of riding and training horses.

She is a Western Equestrian Society Level 2 Coach (one of only three in Wales) and has competed and been successfully placed at National Championship Level in many Western disciplines including; Western Pleasure, Reining, Showmanship and Western Riding.  She  has also competed under National Reining Horse Association Rules, alongside International riders.

Elaine has backed, schooled and re-schooled horses for the last 15 years for both English and Western disciplines and has also trained with the UK and Europe's leading Western trainers and instructed at successful riding clinics.  She also has experience of Stud Management handling Stallions, Broodmares and Youngstock all through a successful 'in house' breeding programme of American Quarter Horses.

DAMIAN JONES

amian Jones has over 12 years experience working with horses, he has lived and worked at various horse facilities throughout the UK and Europe.  He has worked alongside several trainers covering many disciplines, including racing and dressage.

He has also worked long term with one of America's leading problem horse specialists and has experience working with wild horses under the Mustang adoption programme.

His main interest lies in horses with "problems" and he uses non-confrontational techniques to help horses overcome issues with behaviour and performance. 

Damian also rides with the Knights of the Damned Jousting Stunt Team who tour the UK and Europe with their Medievel displays.

ALFIE LATHAM - Groom & Trainee Competition Pupil 

lfie Latham joined Sycamores about 18 months ago.  He is 15 years old and is an important member of the team.  He comes up to the Ranch every weekend and also during the school holidays.

Elaine has been teaching Alfie and along with him riding new inexperienced horses on the trails and he is proving to be a very capable and dedicated horseman.

Alfie has entered various Western shows at Sycamores and has always been placed in his classes. WELL DONE Alfie.

Our Four-Legged Friends

OLO -  is a 5 year old black and white collie bitch who loves to herd the horses whenever she can! She is an extremely friendly dog who is always happy to meet new customers when they come up to the Ranch, especially if they throw her lots of sticks.
LIVER - is a golden retriever and a real cheeky chap who we rescued 4 years ago. He was attacked by his mother at 5 weeks old and nearly killed. Thankfully he was brought to us and has been with us ever since. He is full of fun and loves to lie in the biggest, muddiest puddles he can find!
UTTON - is a real cutie. She is 3 years old and is a miniature Jack Russell. She is a very cuddley dog and loves to be pampered. She adores people, especially children. Her special trick is that she will sit up and beg (even when we don't want her to). We call it her Meer-Cat impression