About Paul ...

Paul Gaff is an International Grand Prix show jumper, UKCC Level 3 and BHS accredited coach based at PG Sport Horses near Devizes, Wiltshire. With a background in international eventing, show jumping, coaching and sport horse production, Paul has built a reputation for producing talented competition horses and helping riders develop confidence, skill and horsemanship.

From young horse development and competition preparation to show jumping coaching and training livery, Paul works with horses and riders at all levels, combining professional experience with a calm, structured and supportive approach.

Having always had a keen interest in horses and originally in eventing, Paul started working for international event rider Nick Gauntlett at the age of 17. Paul spent 4 years based with Nick progressing up to 3* level, before he then spent 2 years based with Pammy Hutton at Talland school of equitation under the in-house event rider position.

At 23 Paul set up his first yard and continued to be based in and around the Cotswolds for 8 years, here he produced many event horses from 4yo - advanced and established a large coaching clientele, ranging from young riders to international level.

In 2018 Paul decided to make the move from the world of international eventing to pure show jumping. In the last 4 years Paul has gone on to achieve great things in the world of show jumping.

In this time, he has been fortunate enough to produce some top-level young horses in both national and international classes. Including invitations to jump at 5* The London International show and RDS Dublin Horse show.

Now focussing on the production of world class show jumpers Paul started his own breeding program, with his first home bred, Jonnetja Gold (Jonagold x Zeizo) born in spring 2020. Spring 2022 we have had 1 colt and 2 fillies, 1 colt and 1 filly by Jonagold and 1filly The Amazing Faltic HB ridden by Ben Maher on the global tour.

Show jumper riding a dark horse clearing a blue-and-white fence, with a competition scoreboard visible in the background.

Teaching Experience

Show jumper on a grey horse in an arena while a photographer takes photos and a steward adjusts the rider’s jacket.

As a UKCC Level 3 and BHS accredited coach, Paul Gaff offers professional show jumping coaching for riders of all levels, from riding club and grassroots competitors through to advanced and international riders.

Paul began teaching with the Beaufort Pony Club and gained his teaching qualifications at Talland School of Equitation. Alongside his competitive career, he has coached riders across dressage, cross country and show jumping, before focusing more closely on pure show jumping.

Paul has taught throughout the UK and internationally, including clinics in the United States and Europe. His coaching combines technical knowledge, confidence building and true horsemanship, helping both horses and riders improve their understanding, discipline and performance.

Whether you are looking for regular show jumping lessons, competition preparation, training livery or professional production for your horse, Paul provides a tailored and experienced approach.

For more information about training with Paul, or sending your horse to PG Sport Horses for schooling, production or competition livery, please get in touch.