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Following 15 years being based in the United States, Wayfarer Eventing UK was founded by Mike and Emma Winter in 2009.
As a family run business sourcing, producing and competing horses to 5* level eventing.
With over 20 years experience Mike and Emma have been producing horses for themselves and owners alike for the purposes of sales and competition .
This talent and aspiration to be successful in this industry has also extended to their daughter Amelia who has also represented the U18 GB Team and selected for the GB Youth Development Squad .
Mike Winter
A native of Canada, Mike has represented his country at international level on many occasions, including Olympic Games, Pan American Championships and FEI World Championships 2022.
His international success which began while based in the USA has carried over as he aims to reach new competitive heights here in the UK.
Starting with a group of quality young horses and now developing into a more international level string, Mike's focus continues to aim at international championships with horses owned by himself as well as a great group of owners.
Mike and El Mundo were a member of the 2023 Gold Winning Canadian Team at Santiago Pan American Games.
Mike completed the 2024 Paris Olympics with El Mundo & had some fantastic results throughout the season with his string of up and coming young horses Belgrave Irena, Londonlook TN at CCI3* & Happy Time at CCI2*.
2025 looks to be an exciting year for Mike and his talented group of horses as they mature and focus on the upper levels .
Mike is an avid horseman who’s experience with horses and their confidence in learning and communication is as important to him as his many competitive accolades. Taking from his experience working in the horse industry for over 25 years, Mike credits his time working with many top Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping and Racing professionals with his approach to training all types and all levels of equine partners.
From the equally rewarding first experiences in the breaking in of young horses, to competing at the sports highest levels, including Olympic games, Mike has done it all and his passion for every stage is still apparent, when you can see him on the yard on any given day, long lining or backing a young horse, giving one its first jump or xc school, as well as fine tuning the skills of his string of FEI horses.
Mike welcomes new owners, sponsors and students to join on his journey to Paris 2024 and beyond. As well as offering international clinic dates.
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Emma Winter
Emma represented Great Britain many times at International competitions whilst living in the Untied States . Her greatest accomplishments were with Mahogany Chief at Kentucky CCI**** where they finished 15th and 19th in 2005 & 2006. The pair also completed Burghley CCI**** in 2005 with another clear XC round.
After moving back to the UK in 2009 to focus on a smaller business model producing young horses Emma had competitive success taking her to the 2012 British Young Horse 7YO Championships on Arlando jumping double clear in the CCI 2* after which he was purchased by olympic rider, Aoife Clarke who competed him to CCI 3* level.
Emma now focuses her time on Coaching and producing a string of young horses at Wayfarer Eventing and with her excellent attention to detail she has gained some impressive results.
Emma successfully produced Capitaine De Hus Z who progressed up the levels from a 4YO. In 2018 they competed at Millstreet CCI 1* jumping double clear to finish 12th and in 2019 completed Osberton Young Horse CCI3*S before his sale to an International rider in 2021.
Alongside competing her own horses Emma specialises in the all round education of young horses for private owners. The excellent facilities Wayfarer Eventing offers ensures the right preparation environment for exposure ahead of competition and production either through long or short term training livery.
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Amelia Winter
Amelia has been riding since 3 years of age, having been a member of the Cotswold Hunt Pony Club as part of the Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing teams.
British Eventing debut started at the age of 12 on her first competition pony called, Hurtstock Bright Light, competing at Intro (BE90) for 2 seasons. Amelia produced her first horse Eskimo Joe, from a 5yr old to Novice level successfully with the support and training from both her parents, Mike and Emma.
Following on from securing a ride on Emotion in 2017, owned by Shona and Lucy Rogers Amelia was to be selected for the U18 Development Squad in 2018.
In 2018 Amelia was fortunate enough to join the Japanese Eventing team in Portugal on the Sunshine Tour where she successfully completed two weekends of competition at CIC 1* and CCI 1*, securing her a spot on the Central Region U18 Championship Team.
As this partnership matured Amelia successfully completed, jumping double clear, Houghton 2021 in the CCI-L3* U21 which earned her a place on the GB Youth Development Squad.
2024 season finished 3rd at Wellington CCI3*S with Wolk and top 20 at Cornbury CCI3* 7yo Championships, jumping double clear at both. As well picking up many top 10 placings with Wolk, Farceur D'Elle & Nyacinthe.
Amelia and Wolk are currently part of The Howden Way YH Talent Pathway for 2025.
Amelia looks to strengthen her results with a 3*L this coming season (25) with Wolk and has been selected for the European Cup 3* GB Squad . She is also very keen to add more horses to her string, along with like minded owners who are passionate about the sport & to enjoy the journey together.
During her time at Wayfarer Eventing Amelia has had opportunities to train with Pippa Funnell from The Billy Stud, Angela Tucker, Yogi Breisner, Caroline Moore, Sammi Birch, Chris Bartle, Grant Wilson , Kylie Roddy, Tracie Robinson and Tina Cook.
Amelia is now a freelance rider and groom working with various professional yards with a focus on the production of growing her string and producing competition horses.
Amelia is kindly sponsored by Hannah Complin Veterinary Physiotherapist,
Voltaire Design
and Chestnut Feeds.
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Lilly Winter
Lilly is currently competing medium level/ pony FEI with her pony Magic Heidehofs Dylano (Harry) who is owned by Mike and Emma and was bought back in April of 2023. They began progressing through the levels together and had the honour of winning the Petplan Equine Preliminary Bronze Winter Area Festival 2022 on Jimmy Thunderstruck, this success has continued having recently been placed in the British Dressage South and West B Squad on Harry.
Lilly represented South West Region at Inter Regionals last spring (24) with Magic Heidehof's Dylano which helped her secure a place on the England Squad for Home Internationals team , where she took home 3 top 10 placings at Medium level.
2025 Lilly & Harry are focusing on competing at High Profile Shows to gather as much FEI experience as possible in Lilly's last season on ponys.
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Our Team
Amy Ferris
Amy has been working with us at Wayfarer Eventing for 11 years. As Yard Manager Amy runs the daily operation at home ensuring the best care of all our horses in competition, production and livery alongside the management of our team. Amy also joins us at competitions making sure the welfare and turnout of the horses is up to our excellent standards. Amy has previous experience within Rehabilitation, Dressage and Racing industries.
Outside of work Amy has trained and holds qualifications in a variety of massage therapies, this is alongside training and competing her own ex-racehorse royal verse aka 'Ted' whom she hopes will follow in the footsteps of previous heart horse sam dancing within the Dressage boards.
Nat Bialoskorska
Natalia joined us over 2 years ago & is our amazing part time member . Nat has an eventing background, having competed herself and she is a joy to have on our yard, the horses love her (especially Number 3 !).
Her incredible organisation skills make her a huge asset to us.
Adam Cleaver
Adam is our newest member, having just finished his first year with us, he has fit in quickly & easily to the team. Adam has a very natural way with all the horses and great attention to detail. He has competed at the RC Eventing Championships and has a very sympathetic style.
Adam has been a wonderful addition to the yard.