About Us

Following 15 years being based in the United States, Wayfarer Eventing UK  was founded by Mike and Emma Winter in 2009.  

As a family run business sourcing, producing and competing horses to 5* level eventing.

With over 20 years experience Mike and Emma have been producing horses for themselves and owners alike for the purposes of sales and competition .   

This talent and aspiration to be successful in this industry has also extended to their daughter Amelia who has also represented the U18 GB Team and selected for the GB Youth Development Squad .

Mike Winter

A native of Canada, Mike has represented his country at international level on many occasions, including the Olympic Games, Pan American Championships and the FEI World Championships 2022.


His international success, which began while based in the USA, has carried over as he continues to pursue new competitive heights in the UK.


Mike’s focus remains on international championships with horses owned by himself, as well as a great group of owners with a number of talented horses within his string, ranging from BYEH prospects through to Advanced level.


Mike and El Mundo were members of the Canadian team that won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago and went on to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.


Continuing his trajectory at the highest level, Mike has been selected to represent Canada with El Mundo at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.

Mike is an avid horseman whose understanding of horses, their confidence in learning, and clear communication is as important to him as his many competitive accolades.


Drawing on over 25 years of experience in the equestrian industry, Mike credits his time working with leading Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping and Racing professionals for shaping his approach to training horses of all types and at all levels.


From the equally rewarding early stages of breaking in young horses to competing at the sport’s highest levels, including the Olympic Games, Mike has done it all. His passion for every stage remains evident, whether he is on the yard long-lining or backing a young horse, introducing it to its first jump or cross-country school, or fine-tuning the performance of his string of FEI horses.


Mike welcomes new owners, sponsors and students to join him on his journey, and continues to offer opportunities through training, competition and international clinics.

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 Emma Winter

Emma represented Great Britain many times at International competitions whilst living in the Untied States . Her greatest accomplishments were with Mahogany Chief at Kentucky CCI**** where they finished 15th and 19th in 2005 & 2006. The pair also completed Burghley CCI**** in 2005 with another clear XC round. 

After moving back to the UK in 2009 to focus on a smaller business model producing young horses Emma had competitive success taking her to the 2012 British Young Horse 7YO Championships on Arlando jumping double clear in the CCI 2* after which he was purchased by olympic rider,  Aoife Clarke who competed him to CCI 3* level.

Emma now focuses her time on Coaching and producing a string of young horses at Wayfarer Eventing and with her excellent attention to detail she has gained some impressive results.
Emma successfully produced Capitaine De Hus Z who progressed up the levels from a 4YO.  In 2018 they competed at Millstreet CCI 1* jumping double clear to finish 12th and in 2019 completed Osberton Young Horse CCI3*S before his sale to an International rider in 2021.

Alongside competing her own horses  Emma specialises in the all round education of young horses for private owners.  The excellent facilities Wayfarer Eventing offers ensures the right preparation environment for exposure ahead of competition and production either through long or short term training livery.

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Amelia Winter

Amelia has been riding since the age of three and was a member of the Cotswold Hunt Pony Club, competing as part of the Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing teams.


She made her British Eventing debut at the age of 12 on her first competition pony, Hurtstock Bright Light, competing at Intro (BE90) level for two seasons. Amelia went on to produce her first horse, Eskimo Joe, from a five-year-old through to Novice level, with the support and training of her parents, Mike and Emma.


Following on from securing the ride on Emotion in 2017, owned by Shona and Lucy Rogers, Amelia was selected for the U18 Development Squad in 2018.


In 2018, Amelia was fortunate to join the Japanese Eventing team in Portugal on the Sunshine Tour, where she successfully completed two weekends of competition at CIC1* and CCI1*, securing her a place on the Central Region U18 Championship team.


As the partnership developed, Amelia successfully completed Houghton 2021 in the CCI-L3* U21, jumping double clear, which earned her selection onto the GB Youth Development Squad.


Building on this success, Amelia achieved consistent results at CCI3* level, including a podium finish and numerous top placings, alongside competitive performances in young horse championships.


Amelia continues to develop her results at 3* level and has been selected for national pathway programmes, reflecting her progression within the sport. She is focused on producing horses through the levels and is keen to expand her string alongside like-minded owners who share her passion for the sport and the journey.

During her time at Wayfarer Eventing Amelia has had opportunities to train with Pippa Funnell from The Billy Stud, Angela Tucker, Yogi Breisner, Caroline Moore, Sammi Birch, Chris Bartle, Grant Wilson , Kylie Roddy, Tracie Robinson and Tina Cook.  

Amelia is now a freelance rider and groom working with various professional yards with a focus on the production of growing her string and producing competition horses. 

Amelia is kindly sponsored by Hannah Complin Veterinary Physiotherapist, Voltaire Design and Chestnut Feeds. 

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Our Team

Amy Ferris

Amy has been working with us at Wayfarer Eventing for 11 years. As Yard Manager Amy runs the daily operation at home ensuring the best care of all our horses in competition, production and livery alongside the management of our team. Amy also joins us at competitions making sure the welfare and turnout of the horses is up to our excellent standards. Amy has previous experience within Rehabilitation, Dressage and Racing industries. 

Outside of work Amy has trained and holds qualifications in a variety of massage therapies, this is alongside training and competing her own ex-racehorse royal verse aka 'Ted' whom she hopes will follow in the footsteps of previous heart horse sam dancing within the Dressage boards.

Nat Bialoskorska

Natalia joined us over 2 years ago & is our amazing part time member . Nat has an eventing background, having competed herself and she is a joy to have on our yard, the horses love her (especially Number 3 !). 

Her incredible organisation skills make her a huge asset to us.