About Gary

Welcome to Westcourt Stables


Gary Witheford started working in the racing industry when he was just 13 years old training under the watchful eye of the great Stan Mellor. His clear affinity with horses led him all round the world not just in racing but as a rodeo rider. After working with, and learning from many Natural horsemen in America and beyond he continued to hone his skills and used them with great success when he returned to the UK.

Gary soon became internationally renowned as a horseman and specialist trainer of horses with behavioural issues. His ability to work with horses with starting stalls issues, has led Gary to working with some of the greatest equine athletes of a generation and is highly regarded by many in the racing industry for his wealth of knowledge and dedication to the sport.

Now, after many years in the field he is concentrating on working with owners and riders to build a greater connection with their horses and help those starting out in the equine industry understand more about equine behaviour to create a safer and happier environment for horses in sport.