- 2042 - 13th Line Gilford, ON
- (905) 775-0155
About Our Coaches
Resident Coach Robyn
As the owner of Foxwood, Robyn has been boarding horses and has been an active coach for 24 years. She personally oversees the daily operation of all horse care, and barn management. Robyn implements all of the competitive and recreational lesson programming, in addition to coaching the Foxwood Show Teams.
She is an EC Licensed Coach, an Ontario Equestrian member and holds a Gold Sport Licence.
Coach Brandon Hall
Brandon started riding at local barns in the Durham region, competing on the Trillium circuit and going on to win the 1.10m division at Trillium Championships. He then moved to the A Circuit, where he helped develop young horses for owners in the hunter divisions.
In 2016, he turned professional and started his own training and sales business, Hall & Co. Equestrian, where he focuses on developing, and selling young horses and ponies. As a freelance rider, he has ridden for some of the top trainers and stable owners in the GTA. Brandon is also a nationally certified and licensed competition coach, supporting riders from entry-level to competing in the US.
Outside of the arena, Brandon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Ontario Equestrian and is a certified, provincial hunter/jumper course designer. To learn more about Brandon, follow him on Instagram below!
Coach Charlotte
Charlotte started riding at Foxwood in 2010 and, has assisted with coaching both the silver and junior show teams. Charlotte has had success competing on both the silver and gold show circuits in Ontario. She also represented Western University on their OCEA team for two years, gaining experience riding a variety of horses.
Outside of Foxwood, Charlotte travels to gold shows in Canada as well as select shows in the US throughout the year. In the future, Charlotte hopes to use her skills to gain a professional status as well as her coaching license in Canada.
Coach Carolyn
Carolyn has been a certified Equestrian Canada instructor since 2001. She recently completed Rookie Riders training which is a fundamental movement skills program. She is a coach mentor for the Coaching Association of Ontario and has mentored new equestrian coaches. Carolyn is constantly upgrading her skills in coaching and horsemanship. She obtained her certificate in Equine Business Management from the University of Guelph in 2017.
Coach Paige
There are so many wonderful children that are beyond happy to be riding and spending time at Foxwood. These enthusiastic kids and their families, the horses and ponies and the welcoming staff together all create the Foxwood family!
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I have held Foxwood in highest regards for many years!
Robyn is an incredible woman filled with passion and love for animal and humans fortunate to come in contact with her. I have held Foxwood in highest regards for many years due to her kind professionalism, the excellent and optimum horse welfare she teaches and practices, and her unending energy to teach, encourage, keep safe and support every student, as if they were the only one.
Fantastic job Robyn through this time of uncertainty but always!
- Wendy Eagle
Rated 5 Stars -
Foxwood is truly exceptional!
Foxwood has been amazing with my daughter and she absolutely loves going to her lessons. She counts down the days until her next lesson. The instructors, staff and horses/ponies at Foxwood are truly exceptional!
- Melissa Clark
Rated 5 Stars -
Above all, the spirit of camaraderie and level of sportsmanship amongst these riders is what I love the most about Foxwood...
Robyn is a positive and enthusiastic coach and role model, who engages riders of all levels with her passion for the sport. Her commitment to both horse and rider is evident, by setting achievable goals with her students for the season and always finds something positive and constructive in each training session. Robyn loves what she does and it shows.
This is a gift that they will treasure forever.
- Lani Mackay
Rated 5 Stars