Elevating Riders. Strengthening Partnerships. Advancing Equestrian Sport.
Laura Kelland May is an Equestrian Educator, Biomechanics Educator, and FEI-Qualified Steward specializing in adult rider development, performance assessment, and structured training systems grounded in horse welfare and professional governance.
Through biomechanics-based education, systematic rider development, clinics, and seminars, I help riders improve their position, coordination, confidence, and communication with their horses. I also work with equestrian organisations to deliver practical education that supports rider development, professional standards, and the continued advancement of equestrian sport.
Structured progression. Measurable correction. Accelerated development.
Professional Focus
Laura develops confident, technically capable riders through clear, structured training grounded in biomechanics and horse welfare. My work incorporates horse simulator training as an assessment and progressive development tool, supporting measurable improvement in balance, coordination, effectiveness, and rider awareness.
I work with committed riders and professionals seeking technical refinement and long-term progression.
Horse & Rider Development
Structured, progression-based training programs designed for adult riders seeking measurable improvement and technical clarity.
Biomechanics & Horse Simulator
Horse simulator assessment and targeted development exercises for balance, coordination, and communication between horse and rider.
Stewarding & Governance
Ongoing involvement in national and international officiating supports the enforcement of welfare standards, regulatory clarity, and fair competition.
About Laura
With decades of experience in equestrian education, rider development, and being an horse show official, I understand the link between, education, performance and responsibility. My approach is grounded in biomechanics, structured progression, and a commitment to ethical sport.
Whether coaching individual riders or working with equestrian facilities and organisations, I focus on building clarity, confidence, and a strong foundation for long-term development within the sport.
Most riders are unaware of what is limiting their progress.
Sometimes it is a question of balance, coordination, position, or simply understanding how their own body influences the horse. Identifying these limitations is the first step towards making meaningful improvements.
My approach combines rider biomechanics, careful observation, and structured progression to help riders understand what is happening, recognise what needs to change, and develop more effective communication with their horses.
The goal isn’t simply to ride better. It’s to become a more aware, capable, and independent rider.