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Not just a yard. A system.
HRB Equestrian is a performance livery and coaching yard built on one belief; that welfare, psychology and performance are not separate concerns. They are the same thing, delivered together.
A calm, professional equestrian yard in Shenley, Hertfordshire.
HRB is set in Shenley, Hertfordshire, a well-connected location with easy access to top UK and European venues. The yard is run to a high standard: immaculate stables, quiet routines, structured training and consistent day-to-day care.
Every horse is managed as an individual. The environment is calm, the standards are clear, and the programme is designed to support long-term soundness alongside genuine performance development. That structure runs through livery, coaching, and sports psychology rather than treating them as separate ideas.
Three pillars. One standard.
Everything at HRB connects back to three principles. Not one without the others. Not performance at the cost of welfare. Not mindset as an afterthought.
Performance
Biomechanics-led training, correct flatwork and technical showjumping delivered as a clear, progressive programme. Every session has a purpose and every horse has a plan. Progress is measurable and repeatable, not dependent on how the day feels.
Psychology
Evidence-based sports psychology is built into coaching, not bolted on as a service. Tia's clinical training means that confidence, pressure management and consistency are treated as performance variables, not soft extras. Riders improve by understanding themselves.
Partnership
Welfare-first management that protects long-term soundness and a calm, rideable mind. Clear communication with owners so you always know the plan and the progress. A yard culture where horse, rider and family are treated as partners in the process.
Tia Posner
Head Coach · Clinical Psychologist · Competitive RiderTia is a competitive showjumper and a qualified clinical psychologist. She coaches with precision and patience, building programmes that develop both horse and rider through structured work, clear standards and genuine understanding of what holds performance back. Her clinical background is not a side qualification. It is built directly into how she coaches through coaching and sports psychology.
Every horse at HRB has a clear plan for its work, its welfare and the rider's confidence.
Tia Posner · Founder
Dan Barnes
Horse Producer · DirectorDan specialises in producing and educating showjumping horses, particularly young, sharp and quirky types that need a clear framework to thrive. He brings technical depth and calm authority to training, building horses that are rideable, confident and physically correct. His approach is structured, welfare-first and built around repeatable systems that produce lasting results, and you can see the current horses inside the programme on HRB Horses.
Performance should feel structured, repeatable, and fair to the horse.
Dan · Founder
Built for riders and owners who want more than a yard.
HRB is not the right fit for everyone, and that is intentional. We work with people who value structure, clarity and a programme built around long-term progress. If you want to see how that translates in practice, explore results and HRB Horses.
Competition riders
Riders competing or working towards competition who want a clear programme, structured coaching and consistent support at shows.
Ambitious amateurs
Amateur riders who take their riding seriously and want access to professional-level training, mindset support and measurable progress.
Horse owners
Owners who want full visibility of their horse's programme, including clear updates, honest conversations, and a yard they can trust completely.
Riders with young horses
Owners with young, sharp or sensitive horses who need expert producing with calm, structured education that builds confidence from the ground up.
Find out if HRB is right for you. We'll map the right next step.
We keep the process simple. Get in touch and we will map the right next step for horse and rider; clearly and quickly.
Crossoaks Ln, Shenley Hertfordshire WD6 5PH Enquiries answered within 24–48 hours.
