TEAMWORK

Dedicated Staff

Hellwood Racing employs an international staff line up who care for the horses and owners every need.

Richard has 30 years experience in training racehorses both Flat and National Hunt. Richard's wife Liz, has been by his side for that time and specialises in horse and staff welfare, liaising with veterinary staff, stable staff, and owners too. Richard's son Simon, is Assistant Trainer, overseas the day to day running of the yard and also goes racing. Simon has worked at other yards, and also accompanied Captain Rio and other horses to Dubai and France for his father.

Richard's other son, Timothy, is in charge of Hellwood Stud Farm looking after 7 mares and assorted offspring. Tim is very talented at planning the various coverings for each mare, having gained considerable experience at the National Stud.

Michael Stainton is Hellwood's excellent apprentice jockey, and Dean McKeown is also a regular work rider and race day jockey.

The other staff include members from England, Ireland, Pakistan, Mauritius and the Ukraine - a truly international line-up!

Copyright 2008 Richard Whitaker