Tina Pearson
Position: Head Girl
Joined Newstead: 2000
Tina attended Bishop Burton College and completed her NVQ Levels 1 and 2 before joining Newstead. Prior to that she worked at Langton Riding School. She is an invaluable member of the team and we would be lost without her!
Lee Gibson
Position: Groom
Joined Newstead: 2002
Lee attended the Northern Racing College in 1999 and joined the team in 2002 following three years with James Hetherton. He completed his NVQ Levels 1 and 2 and although left for a short period to work out side of racing he has been back with us full time since November 2009. A great asset to the team.
Tom Jefferson-Smith
Position: Yard Person
Joined Newstead: 2018
Tom is Ruth’s nephew and works here on a Saturday and through the holidays as he is currently at College studying for his A Levels. Despite not having a lot of experience with horses Tom has learnt to do all the aspects of the job including mucking out and brushing over on an evening.
Noel Scaling
Position: Secretary
Joined Newstead: 2000
Noel has an abundance of experience from 17 years spent working in numerous offices prior to becoming self-employed in 1998. His first secretarial job in horseracing was for the late Jimmy Fitzgerald. He has several bookkeeping jobs for local trainers including Wendy Hoggards, White Rose Saddlery. Noel was also secretary for the Malton Racing Association.
Keely Lynch
Position: Work Rider
Joined Newstead: 2021
Keely has previously worked for us before moving to do a stint with Brian Ellison. She returned at the end of 2021 and has quickly slotted back into her role here. Her experience allows her to do more and she can school over hurdles and through the stalls. Keely enjoys going racing and would like to more of the travelling to the races. She is currently working towards her Level 3 NVQ.
