The Sporthorse Team

The team at Abderry comes from diverse backgrounds, but all with a common interest – We enjoy getting horses to work confidently in their jobs.

Our methods don't have a fancy title – we use non-aggressive, confidence building tactics in a positive learning environment developed from our combined 50+ years experience at Abderry.

	Cheski Brown Owner / Manager of Abderry since 1984. I have ridden and been around horses all my life.  I am passionate about learning what makes horses tick.  I love seeing people and horses achieve.  To this end I thoroughly enjoy being able to think outside the square  ("What else can we do?") and get a huge buzz out of being able to look someone in the eye to say "Well Done" when someone has had the courage to persevere and attain their goals. Relevant Qualifications: BHSII, ESNZ Performance SJ & Dressage Coach
	Jan Sanders Office Manger since 2004, I will most probably be your first point of contact.  Although I don't handle or work professionally with the horses I have had a very keen interest in them and in particular with thoroughbred breeding since I was little.  I am not a gung-ho rider or horse handler so I understand if you are unsure about being close up and personal with horses.  I enjoy my own horse and have bred and raised some nice thoroughbred horses
	Leanne Johnston I'm in my 7th year at Abderry.  I love working with the supposedly ‘difficult, horses.  However they’re actually nervous, lacking in confidence and just needing a friend, to say "hey it’s ok, you can cope with this".  I love working with these types, as feeling and seeing them grow in confidence, small steps at a time is a huge buzz. I find that once they start taking those little first steps towards trusting you they often then make a huge leap forwards as if to say “I didn’t realise it was going to be so easy!” Read more
	Mizzie Mohammed I've worked at Abderry since February 2008.  Originally from Malaysia I enjoy working with horses in their natural habitat and working with them from the beginning, it's like white clean cloth. I have to paint it to look good. Its the same for all the young horses I work with here. I have to understand them and get inside their brains to make them good because everyone wants a good horse. It is a new challenge for me since I left my hometown because in Malaysia the horses are already "made".  Read more
	Stacey Brew I started at Abderry in November 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Equine Studies at Massey University. I was attracted to Abderry because of the variety of horses handled here. I have been around horses most of my life – they were an essential part of the family farm, and used for stock work which is how I got involved.  Read more