Barbara Cooper
Barbara (& husband Ken) joined in 2017 initially with Dougie {pictured right}, whilst Fig {pictured left} & Dreamer {middle} joined the team during that same winter. Tom’s 2019 season was incredibly successful, with Figaro Van Het Broekshof 2nd at his first 5* in Luhmuhlen, Dreamaway II winning the BE Intermediate Championships at Festival of British Eventing held at Gatcombe Park Estate.
Vicky Bates & David Myers
Vicky & Dave joined as owners back in 2016, and have fitted into the team seamlessly. CHF Cooliser (Eliza) is 10 years old and wasn’t actually backed until her 5 year old year. She has produced the goods steadily throughout her career. Eliza had a great first season in 2016 finishing on a double clear in her first her 1*. In 2017 she showed masses of ability moving up the grades with Two 2nds in CIC** at Ballindenisk & Chatsworth, a 6th in her first CCI* at Tattersalls. In 2018 she had a fatntastic season with 2nd CCI** Blair 2018 ~ WON Intermediate Championships at Festival of British Eventing Gatcombe. In 2019 she stepped up to her first CCI4*-L at Blenheim she tried her heart our with a single rail for 4 faults and eventual 21st place. We have such a great partnership built on trust and understanding each other so bring on 2020.
Jane Inns
Jane is an immensley supportive and loyal owner to Tom, she’s a joint owner of the wonderful star, Toldeo De Kerser with Ali & Tom McEwen. At the end of 2019, she co-ordinated the purchase of Falaise de Riverland a 5year old mare that Vicky & Dave and Magda & Manuel own together, she’s certainly one to watch in the next couple of years.
Magda Gut
Dreamy arrived after Badminton 2017 and is owned by Magda, she’s a 9 year old Thoroughbred, her first season off the race track was excellent out of her 8 runs she was in the Top 10 on 6 occasions ending the season with an 8th position at Aldon International in the CICYH* class. She followed this up again in 2018 with an 8th in CIC** at Bicton, 3rd in the RoR Championships, Festival of Eventing at Gatcombe & 2nd Intermediate at SOE. 2019 didn’t disappoint either with her Winning the “Retraining of Racehorses “Elite Eventing” Award”. Dream Big is certainly living up to her name and is set to step up to 4* eventing this year.
Fred & Penny Barker
Fred & Penny Barker joined us in Janaury 2017, they were owners of the late Paddy whom in 2017 WON the CIC*** class at Chatsworth in May & in July he won the CCI*** Class at Camphire International Horse Trials. During 2018 we welcomed Bob & Jack in to the yard, whom I will be campaigning this year, I am also delighted that they joined Team Toledo in 2019.
Brookfield - Alison Swinburn, John & Chloe Perry
Brookfield Benjamin Bounce arrived in October 2018. Bounce was bought by Brian Lusk in Ireland who buys all the Brookfield horses as they were particularly interested to find a horse relating back to “Grange Bouncer” as they loved their other top horse “Brookfield de Bouncer.” A year later Bounce was placed 3rd in October 2019 in the 7–year–old World Championships at Mondial Du Lion.