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George Martin & Karla Deir

Babington Dressage

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of North Oxfordshire, UK, led by dressage rider and trainer George Martin, alongside Jordanian international rider Karla Deir. United by our passion (and marriage), we are dedicated to creating a friendly, supportive, positive welfare-driven environment.

Whether you want to keep your horse on livery with us or have a horse you would like us to train and compete for you nationally or internationally, we offer a setting where excellence meets compassion. Our commitment to the highest standards of care and personalised attention ensures that every horse and rider thrives.

George & Karla

  • George Martin

    Trainer & Dressage Rider

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  • Karla Deir Martin

    International Dressage Rider for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

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📣FULLY BOOKED 📣 Ryan Shannon Piaffe Clinic - Saturday 24th February 2024 30min sessions, these can be done in-hand or ridden. Location: Babington Dressage, Williamscot, Oxfordshire Please DM @babington_dressage for more information or to book
Annabella Pidgley Clinic at Babington Dressage   We are very excited to be hosting our first clinic with the amazing Annabella Pidgley.   🗓️Date: Monday 12th February 2024 📍Location: Babington Dressage, Williamscot, Oxfordshire   ?
Please Share @karladeir is looking for a Small Tour horse to lease. To be kept here at Babington Dressage with 5* care and facilities. Ideally for next seasons Internationals in the UK and abroad. Can provide references from Gareth Hughes and Dav
Clinic with Andrea Baliarda 10th July 2023 We are very excited to be hosting our first dressage clinic with Grand Prix Dressage Rider Andrea Baliarda. Andrea is a freelance Grand Prix Dressage rider and trainer who is passionate about empowering ri
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🏇 Exclusive 6-Week Rider Fitness Program!🏇 Are you a dedicated rider looking to elevate your performance in the saddle? Our Rider Fitness Program is designed specifically for YOU! For just £95pp, you'll embark on a transformative 6-week jou
Looking for a livery yard that offers more? We have space for full/ training or rehab livery. We are based outside Banbury, Oxfordshire (5 mins from Junction 11 M40). Our amazing facilities include: American Barn stables All year turn out 24x64m
Proud but sad day for us here for us at Babington Dressage as it was Lani’s last day with us. Lani was our first apprentice here at Babington, and she passed her apprenticeship with flying colours and has been an absolute pleasure to have on th
Roughly 12 weeks ago George gave me the ride on the incredible Elf (earning many husband brownie points 🤣). Yesterday I did my first ever Advanced Medium and my first show on Elf. Feeling very nervous and completely out of my comfort zone, the fir
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Had a fantastic ride on Goose at the Petplan Championships. We came 6th in a quality feild in the Advanced Medium Silver section with a really good clean test. Just the smallest or margins between the top scores. I don’t think that there is ano