Centre Lines combines the principles of Natural Horsemanship within a dressage training system based on communication, trust and mutual respect 

Most people see the dressage rider and natural horseman standing at opposite ends of the training spectrum. One focussing on the physical development of the horse and the other on the mental and emotional side of the equation. I prefer to see them standing shoulder to shoulder sharing their individual expertise towards the common goal of creating a happy athlete.

Having ridden from the age of four, I have been lucky enough to work with and train horses full-time from leaving school. This has provided me with more than 25 years of invaluable professional experience.

My main interest as a teenager was eventing, but I later specialised in dressage, becoming a BHSII, British Dressage Group 2 Rider and Registered Trainer.  Over the past 12 years I've developed a keen interest in natural horsemanship and equine behaviour.
My training system incorporates this

 into a calm and non-confrontational approach both for competition and pleasure horses alike.

 I am now also a Recommended Associate of Kelly Marks Intelligent Horsemanship Association. Problem solving remedial issues and starting young horses are also of particular interest to me.

The fascination with horses is that you can never stop learning from them, but you have to want to learn and want to open your mind.

My key influences have been Monty Roberts and Christopher Bartle. 

From my East Midlands base at Centre Lines near Newark in Nottinghamshire, I take a more holistic view to offer a diverse and comprehensive range of services.

Not only for dressage enthusiasts, but also anyone else who shares the common interest of simply enjoying being involved with horses.

Please enjoy looking through our site and we look forward to hearing from you!

Carrie Adams 

Carrie on tour with Monty Roberts

At home with Jessie Mae

(Clayshard Morning Gloree)

Grace Kelly -

BEF Futurity Elite First Premium Foal &

Dressage Foal Reserve Champion 2008

TBF Part-Bred Champion 2008