The Riding Master

Major Richard Waygood, has ridden from an early age. At 16 he realised an ambition to join the Household Cavalry (The Life Guards). After years of hard work and dedication he has was commissioned from the ranks to hold the highly prestigious and respected post of Riding Master for the Household Cavalry. In 2002 he realised another life long ambition to ride around Badminton not only did he finish clear but also inside the top 20. He was the first serving officer of the British Army to compete at Badminton for 25 years. Richard has competed a further three times at Badminton.

He has a busy and varied schedule, not only is he the Riding Master for the Household Cavalry, an all encompassing and varied role, from ceremonial duties such as the State Opening of Parliament to choreographing and running the world famous Household Cavalry Musical Ride performing all over the world from the Horse of the Year Show to the frozen lake at St.Moritz. He is also a top Event Rider ranked in the first 100, a British Eventing accredited trainer, holds the BHS award of merit and is the Chef d'Equipe for the Two Star European Eventing Championships.