In 2001, he joined Nicky Henderson at Seven Barrows and during this time he won the ‘Alex Scott Memorial Fund Assistant Trainer’s Scholarship’ (2004), which took him to the United States, where he worked for the champion flat trainer – Todd Pletcher, and where he had a very close involvement with subsequent Breeder’s Cup winners Ashado and Speightstown.

During his time at Seven Barrows he has played a leading role in the yard’s success and has been involved with multiple Grade 1 and Cheltenham festival winners such as Bacchanal, Marlborough and more recently Trabolgan and Fondmort.

Sarah grew up around horses and has competed in many spheres including show jumping, eventing, team chasing and polo. From Bristol University she worked at Tweenhills Stud for David Redvers and briefly rode out for Venetia Williams. Having gained a place on the BHB Graduate Training Programme Sarah went straight to Newmarket for her placement with the Racecourse Holdings Trust (RHT). Whilst in Newmarket she rode out for various trainers, but mainly William Jarvis and Neil King. When her placement finished, Newmarket Racecourse offered her a job in the PR and Marketing department working alongside the Press Officer, Alistair Haggis, and the Marketing Manager. Sarah jumped at the chance to work right at the heart of the racing industry and took up the role immediately.

Sarah then moved to Gloucestershire to take up the position as Pupil Assistant with the National Hunt trainer Richard Phillips who is based at Adlestrop. When Charlie announced his intention of taking out his license, Sarah just couldn’t turn down the exciting opportunity to help get the show on the road.

In 1991 Dibby entered the world of eventing, training with Robert Lemieux and Jon Thelwall where she successfully competed at 2* level. Her commitment and drive naturally led her to set up her own yard producing youngsters and schooling for clients as well teamchasing and hunting. Whilst running a busy yard Dibby also managed to fit in some freelance work for Bill Smith  where she gained invaluable experience breaking in youngsters, furthering her horsemanship.

In 2000 Dibby was offered the chance to ride for Adele Scherott, holding the position of head girl whilst eventing professionally. This opportunity was recognised by other owners who sort Dibby to pre-train and re-train their racehorses.

It was at this time that Dibby wished to explore a career in the racing industry and moved to work for Alan King at Barbury Castle. In 2005 she was offered the position of head girl/ assistant trainer for Mrs Hambro at Cotswold Stud.

One year later Dibby was approached by Charlie Longsdon to join him in setting up his new venture- an exciting chance she couldn't refuse. She is a meticulous Head Girl and sets an extremely high standard.

We are very lucky to now have "Rochey" in "pole position"! Alan has spent the last 15 years as Head Lad to JonJo O'Neill, first in Cumbria and later at Jackdaws Castle.

He comes from a racing family with one brother who trains and another who is a jockey.

His experience and input is a huge boost to the yard.

Tom Siddall joins us at Cotswold Stud every week to ride out and school.

He is our most frequent jockey at the stud and on the racecourse allowing him to know the horses inside out.

Tom is more than a jockey, he is a very important part of the team.

Sean is a regular at Cotswold Stud, visiting us every week to ride out and school. Sean goes down in 'Charlie Longsdon history' by riding Royal Katidoki to win at Ludlow and providing us with our first ever winner! He is an asset to the yard and great value as a conditional.

Tom attended the British Racing School before joining Evan Williams’ yard in August 2006. In his first point to point season he rode 16 times winning on 4 rides.

Since attaining his Amateur License Tom has had four rides under rules, winning two and also coming third- a fantastic start!

 Tom is an enthusiastic young Jockey who is establishing himself extremely well in the yard.