About us

Neil enjoyed a successful career as a leading international investment banker latterly as Global Head of Restructuring Advisory for HSBC having previously been European Head of M&A. He turned his hand to breeding racehorses following several years as an unconventional polo player and racehorse owner. He was formerly the Treasurer of national charity Riding for the Disabled, and is now a Conservator of the Ashdown Forest.

When not managing the stud, Neil enjoys hunting with the clean boot in winter and turning his arm over for the local village cricket team in the summer.

Dave has over 20 years experience of working with horses across several disciplines having previously managed a mixed livery yard. In his spare time he is an energetic five-a-side footballer. He manages all aspects of equestrian care at Apedroc and is also a dab hand with the sheep, goats and peacocks.

Seren  is a highly experienced groom with her own trio of thoroughbreds at home.  She has a natural affinity with youngstock and is coming to grips with sheep and goat management too.

Dan Carroll is the Clinical Director at Cinder Hill Equine Clinic. Having worked in racing practice in Lambourn and in the west country, Dan moved to Cinder Hill in 2008 where he has developed the stud medicine side of the practice. His work covers both thoroughbred stud farms and sports horses. He has particular interests in advanced reproductive techniques and foal medicine.

Dan is a highly experienced vet with long-standing expertise in equine reproduction, exceptional skill, and a genuine passion for animals.  Conveniently he lives less than two miles away, is a keen horseman, an enthusiastic cricketer, and apparently needs no sleep.

Ben's family is steeped in racing, he himself having been a jockey, and he brings this expertise to every horse at Apedroc, from newborn foal, to bulky broodmare and to fiesty yearlings receiving their first footwear.

Toby joined us in 2025 following a successful career in the Army. He manages our 110 acres of land at Apedroc including keeping the paddocks and grass in top condition for our bloodstock.  Apedroc's rich clay soil can make this quite a physical challenge. Toby is a keen reservist and military fitness instructor and ensures that Apedroc's Partners fend off decrepitude with regular outdoor fitness sessions.

When not grappling with earthy tasks, Toby can be spotted hurtling across Sussex on one of his racing bikes.

Snorkel comes from a distinguished family of Irish Rat Terriers and has honed her skills at Apedroc, becoming a prolific assassin. She has a keen interest in horse racing, having been bred in County Waterford by Tom Queally's Dad.

Myra came to Apedroc from the Cat's Protection Society having been imprisoned by a little old lady in her former life, where she gained far too much weight. Her fitness regime at Apedroc has since resulted in the demise of many a trespassing rodent. She enjoys an uneasy relationship with her boss, Snorkel. Describing herself as naturally feral, her guilty secret hobbies are purring, and breaking and entering neighbouring homes.