Meet The Team
JASON MAGUIRE
Former Grand National winning jockey with multiple Cheltenham festival and Graded wins to his name, Jason grew up in Kilmessan, Co. Meath in Ireland, where from a very young age he was involved in horses. Racing Manager for owners Paul & Clare Rooney, Jason enjoys all aspects of the yard, rehabilitation and riding.
LAUREN MAGUIRE
Time taken up mostly by Darcy & Freya! still works part time as a medical receptionist and enjoys doing the admin and finance for the yard. Has never had much interest in riding but enjoys the yard work.
LAUREN ALLSOPP
Lauren has been with Ivy Lodge Farm for six years. Lauren is our head girl who is excellent in all aspects of horse management and riding. A fantastic asset & friend to us all and we wouldn’t be without her. Lauren enjoys showing and eventing in her spare time.
GRAHAM POTTS
Graham is a truly excellent vet who is also a racecourse vet, including Aintree and Cheltenham. Graham has all the time in the world to discuss veterinary problems and go through every detail to make sure everyone understands the diagnosis and treatment involved.
JAMIE CARTER
Jamie is our farrier & does an excellent job keeping the horses in top shape.
TARA
Tara has been with us since 12 years old and is a huge part of our Ivy Lodge family! After completing 12 weeks at the British Racing school she is now happily riding out every day and enjoying riding fast work too
GRAHAM POTTS
Graham is a truly excellent vet who is also a racecourse vet, including Aintree and Cheltenham. Graham has all the time in the world to discuss veterinary problems and go through every detail to make sure everyone understands the diagnosis and treatment involved.
JAMIE CARTER
Jamie is our farrier & does an excellent job keeping the horses in top shape.
Tara
Tara has been with us since 12 years old and is a huge part of our Ivy Lodge family! After completing 12 weeks at the British Racing school she is now happily riding out every day and enjoying riding fast work too
MO
Mo looks after the yard for us, ensuring all the horses are mucked out twice a day, mountains of fresh bedding and the yard kept immaculately clean and tidy. Mo is great to have around and always has a smile for everyone!
YARDO
Yardo helps Mo around the yard keeping all the stables immaculate and helps with the untacking and washing off.
PAULA
Paula is in the rehab barn in the mornings doing the water treadmill and hydrotherapy spa. Paula enjoys eventing her own horses in her spare time
JACK
Jack also assists in the rehab barn in the mornings and enjoys dressage in his spare time.
LOIS
Lois comes in the mornings to ride out with Jason and Tara. Lois has show jumped internationally and is now enjoying eventing in her spare time.
HARLEY AND POPPY
Harley - Rhodesian Ridgeback, yard guard dog
Poppy - Minature Sausage Dog cross, pretty face