Oliver Walter

BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach| BD Listed judge | Stable Manager | Equestrian Centre /Business Manager | Equine Care and Welfare | Dressage Trainer | UKCC Qualified | Specialist in Rider Development & Horse Care Management

Northern Governorate, Bahrain

About

I am a BHS Stage 4 Senior Yard Manager and Coach with over 20 years of professional experience in stable management, rider development, and horse training. My career has been dedicated to delivering excellence in both horse welfare and coaching, ensuring the highest standards are maintained across all aspects of equestrian management. I hold UKCC coaching qualifications and have delivered BHS Challenge Awards and structured training programmes to riders of all levels, from grassroots to advanced dressage. Having trained with leading international dressage professionals, I bring both technical expertise and practical management skills to every role. I am passionate about staff training and mentoring, maintaining safe and efficient yard operations, and developing horses and riders to reach their full potential. I continue to advance my own qualifications, including preparing for the BHS Level 4 and 5 Coach and Business Manager exams and keeping up to date with the latest developments in the equestrian industry. Driven, self-motivated, and committed to excellence, I am seeking opportunities where I can combine my management, coaching, and training expertise to add value to professional equestrian teams, centres, and riders internationally.

Experience

  • Founder | Equi World Online Learning at Equi world online learning
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Developed and launched a professional equestrian education platform, providing accredited online courses in horse care, stable management, and equine welfare. • Designed structured learning modules with practical and theoretical assessments aligned with BHS and industry standards. • Produced engaging course materials, including lectures, videos, and assessments, to support riders, horse owners, and professionals worldwide. • Oversaw branding, business planning, and course accreditation processes to ensure quality and professional recognition.

  • Equestrian centre manager at Twin Palms riding Centre
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Managed all aspects of professional stable operations, overseeing horse care, feeding, exercise schedules, and health management. • Delivered coaching and rider development programmes tailored to individual and team goals, focusing on dressage and performance improvement. • Supervised and trained yard staff, ensuring high standards of horse welfare, safety, and professionalism. • Organised clinics, competitions, and training sessions, including delivery of BHS Challenge Awards. • Implemented efficient yard management systems, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and welfare regulations. • Trained with and alongside top professional dressage trainers, gaining insights into elite performance coaching.

  • Dressage coach and rider at Oliver Walter Dressage
    Nov 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos