GP Equestrian
GP Equestrian
GP Equestrian
GP Equestrian
GP Equestrian

Welcome to GP Equestrian

We are based at The Beeches in Sutton Veny, Wilts with incredible facilities where your horse can be trained and cared for under the guidance of Gilles Serbource, a BHSI Accredited Coach with over 40 years of experience in riding, producing, and coaching horses at all levels. Gilles competes on the international eventing circuit and has built his career as a professional rider across both eventing and show jumping, alongside a long-standing reputation for high-quality coaching.

Between 1992 and 1994, Gilles trained and rode at the prestigious Cadre Noir at Saumur, one of the most respected equestrian institutions in the world. He holds an International IGEQ Level 3 qualification and BHSI Level accreditation, enabling him to train instructors up to BHSI level, as well as coach across a wide range of disciplines, including carriage driving. Gilles is also a British Showjumping Level 2 Course Builder, bringing an expert eye for course design and technical training into his coaching and horse production.

His experience spans breaking and producing horses for all disciplines, with many going on to compete successfully at the highest levels. Before relocating to the UK eight years ago, Gilles owned and managed two large equestrian centres in France, where he developed riders from complete beginners through to competitive teams in show jumping and eventing. He is also qualified to coach disabled riders, reflecting his inclusive and adaptable approach to teaching. Every horse at The Beeches benefits from a structured, individual training plan designed by Gilles and delivered with consistency and care by the team.

Supporting Gilles is a highly experienced team. Fi Barnett brings a wealth of practical knowledge from her background on the international show jumping circuit and in equine veterinary practice, playing a key role in horse care and rehabilitation. Pip Watkins, Business Manager at GP Equestrian, manages all enquiries and day-to-day operations, ensuring a professional and seamless experience for every client.

Coaching

Gilles is a BHSI / IGEQ Level 3 International Coach. He competes on the international Eventing circuit and has been riding and teaching for over 40 years. He started career as a professional rider but moved to focus on coaching and now SJ course building.

Livery

We offer competition, schooling, rehab and some sales livery from our yard in Sutton Veny. The facilities are second to none with 20 boxes, a horse washdown bay, a covered large walker and lunge pen, two gallops with steeplechase fences, a grass dressage and SJ area and lots of turnout.

Other Services

Gilles can offer a range of services for you and your horse to include

  • Riding – Schooling and Competition
  • Course Designing & Building
  • Coaching

Training Courses

We offer tailor-made training holidays for you and your horse at our yard. Working under Gilles Serbource, BHSI, you and your horse will come to our yard for an intensive training course to help take you to the next level.

About Us

GP Equestrian is run by Gilles (with a little help from his wife, Pip), hence the GP. Gilles is a professional Eventer and has been riding and teaching for over 40 years. He started career as a rider, competing in Show Jumping and Eventing.

Pip specalises in Business, Marketing and Event Management but has also ridden most of her life and loves to jump!

Together they ensure the very best services can be offered for you and your horse.

Testimonials

Gilles’ knowledge, expertise and brilliant coaching, coupled with Pip’s boundless energy, efficiency and good humour makes GP Equestrian a happy home for my horses and where I can be confident of their well-being. Just wish I could move in myself!

Catherine Smith

Gilles, he does not judge you, he encourages you to ride better by developing your skills. He does not focus on your mistakes, just your abilities and the qualities of the horse, so that you evolve together.

Sophie Terraz

Every lesson I have with Gilles a unique experience. He really is an outstanding teacher, who has the ability to transmit his precious knowledge me to feel these “magic” sensations when riding!!

Lucy Peters

My horse is far from straightforward and finding Gilles has given us such great positive progress. Gilles rides and teaches with a unique classical combination of expertise, experience and empathy: makes it look so so easy, even my horse smiles!

Mary Comley

Giles not only rode one of my best ever horses – and did the most amazing job – but he also took one of the quirkiest horses we ever had and made him look easy. He taught him to behave as a gentleman and to perform with ease and confidence. This horse looked as though it was made for the job as a result of Giles’ patient and sympathetic handling. Giles is loving towards his animals and they all respond accordingly. He rides beautifully and is always a lovely person to be around as an owner. He and his wife, Pip, are a formidable couple. They work as a team and are always the true professionals. On another note, I needed a horse to be sold and left the entire job to them both. They executed this task quickly and efficiently. Should anyone be looking for equestrian assistance, I would recommend them highly.

Mary Guinness