Staff Profiles

Antonia Murphy

Antonia Murphy

Antonia had her first pony at the age of 5 and from this early age became a member of Hursley Hambledon Pony Club later competing in one day events, as well as showing and hunter trials. She was a regular on the hunting field with both the Hursley and Hampshire Hunts. Antonia has always kept her own horse and also had experience with backing and breaking youngsters. At 19 she worked at the New Forest Fox Hounds as Stud Groom in charge of nine hunters and then moved onto Portman Fox Hounds in Blandford, Dorset.

‘I am delighted to be part of the sales team for Penyards Equestrian and Rural this is a unique facility for central southern Hampshire and a dedicated service is the only way to provide the best and most reliable advice for buyers and sellers.’

Lauren Burchall

Lauren Burchall

Lauren has been riding for about 22 years and has worked with horses all her life she has a range of experience from helping at small stable yards to top class competition yards. Lauren has a varied working knowledge including experience in breaking and schooling ponies, point to point horses, polo ponies and carriage driving.

‘Having sold equestrian properties for a number of years I am delighted to be dedicated to this sector of the market which I feel needs specialist knowledge of the area and facilities available to the horse enthusiast.’

Claire Harding

Claire Harding

Horse riding has been part of Claire’s life from early childhood including being an active member of Hursley Hambledon Hunt Pony Club and then the Hampshire Rural Riding Club. Claire has competed for many years at local events and shows including helping to organise local shows and local charity rides.

‘There are many of our competitors that somewhat vaguely participate in this market and we want to differentiate ourselves and apply the right resources, skills, experience and knowledge that this area of the market deserves and is in need of.’