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TESTIMONIALS
2004 - From an early age...
I have been watching Stef Thompson eventing for the last few years on the international circuit as I have competed alongside her. More recently over the past year in my role as Coach to the German Olympic Eventing Team, I persuaded Stef to compete for Germany and have been coaching her in the run up to the European Championships where she participated as a member of the German Team.
Stef always demonstrates a totally professional attifude towards her sport and combines an obvious natuaral talent with the mental toughness required to produce a winner. Stef is very much in the top flight of international competitors and together with her team mates has a realistic chance of achieving a medal at the Olympic Games.
I would not hesitate to recommend Stef Thompson to any prospective sponsor as worthy of their support as well as being an asset to any company’s promotional activities.
Christopher Bartle
7th January 2004
Professional Recommendation
I am delighted to provide this reference for Stefanie Swallow, whom I have come to know as an outstanding equestrian professional, coach, and mentor. Stefanie combines exceptional technical expertise with genuine compassion and professionalism, making her highly respected within the equestrian community.
Stefanie’s experience at the highest levels of international eventing is evident in every aspect of her work. Having trained and competed amongst elite riders, she brings a depth of knowledge, discipline, and insight that few can match. Her understanding of horse movement, behaviour, and performance is particularly impressive, enabling her to identify subtle details that significantly enhance both horse and rider development.
What distinguishes Stefanie most is her ability to connect with people. She creates an environment in which riders feel supported, encouraged, and understood, regardless of their level of experience. Her calm and approachable manner allows individuals to develop confidence while striving for excellence. Stefanie has a strong appreciation of the importance of psychological wellbeing in performance, and she integrates this awareness naturally into her coaching style.
In addition to her technical and interpersonal strengths, Stefanie demonstrates integrity, dedication, and a genuine commitment to helping others achieve their goals. She is thoughtful, reliable, and consistently professional in all that she undertakes.
I would recommend Stefanie without reservation for any professional opportunity, partnership, or role within the equestrian, coaching, or performance development sectors. She is an exceptional individual whose expertise and character make a lasting positive impact on those around her.
Dr Michelle Cox MBE
Delighted...
I was delighted to hear that Stef had returned to teaching after time out with her family.
Having competed at the elite level for both GB and Germany, she is incredibly knowledgeable, but her real strength lays in her empathy, vision and insights into riders’ strengths and weaknesses.
Her ability to assess a rider’s mental and physical capabilities, and the partnership they have between the rider and their horse is a natural talent.
Stef’s old-style values teamed with a modern outlook and the fantastic facilities at Hunters Gate mean pupils will have a 5* experience.
Fiona Haynes
PA to GB Olympic Gold Medallist Ben Maher
Exceptionally accomplished
I am writing to provide a highest-level character and professional reference for Stefanie Swallow, whom I have known and worked with closely over the past five years. During this time, I have had the privilege of being Stefanie’s trainer and mentor throughout her professional development, guiding her to qualify as both a Practitioner and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
Stefanie is an exceptionally accomplished equestrian whose background speaks for itself. Having competed at the prestigious 5* international level on both her own and owners' horses, under the elite tutelage and guidance of Olympic legend Ingrid Klimke, she brings a wealth of world-class experience to her work. Her competitive calibre is underscored by the fact that she narrowly missed Olympic selection for Germany ahead of the Athens Games.
Beyond her remarkable competitive resume, Stefanie possesses a rare and profound innate talent: an exceptional eye for how a horse is moving and the unique ability to read horse behaviour and biomechanics with incredible accuracy.
As a coach and practitioner, Stefanie translates this deep equine understanding into human performance with immense skill. Throughout our five years of close professional collaboration, she has consistently demonstrated a deeply empathetic, kind, supportive, and relatable manner. She has a profound interest in both mental health and mental performance, and her commitment to supporting the psychological well-being of riders is exemplary.
Stefanie is a professional of the highest integrity, skill, and dedication. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her for any position, collaboration, or professional endeavour. She is a true asset to the equestrian and coaching communities alike.
Dr Tracey Cole
Master Trainer of NLP,
Trainer of Hypnotherapy & Time Line Therapy®