EquiTeam’s Liz Daniels chats to Louise Buckner, founder of Island Riding Centre on the Isle of Wight, about giving back to the community, diversification, sustainability and why she believes in teaching kids and adults more than just to ride horses. Having purchased a derelict farm with her husband just six years ago, it was a toss up between converting it to either a riding centre or a golf course… luckily for the people of the island the horses won! Louise and her team have built an incredible portfolio of services, making the most and creating opportunities for the whole island and beyond to enjoy. A fascinating listen from an inspirational equestrian figure who really is making a huge difference to the lives of many by creating a hub of the community with horses at the core.

Find out more about Louise and Island Riding here https://bit.ly/3BPoEeY or follow them on social media 

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