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Louise Bonsall
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Louise Bonsall

Equestrian and television personality

Louise Bonsall, also known as Louise Owen, is an English equestrian and television personality. She trained dressage horses before becoming involved with thoroughbreds and co-founding Manor House Stables with her husband, former England footballer Michael Owen. The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre lists her among its ambassadors. In 2026, she and their four children appeared in the Prime Video documentary series Meet the Owens, which followed their family life and horse-racing business.

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THE BACKGROUND

Career and background

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre’s official biography describes Bonsall as an experienced dressage rider who later turned her attention to thoroughbreds. It credits her and Michael Owen with setting up Manor House Stables in Cheshire and identifies her interest in helping horses enjoy life after their racing careers. Horse & Hound also documented her riding experience and earlier patronage of the centre in 2013.Sources: British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre ↗ · Horse & Hound ↗

Bonsall became part of the family documentary Meet the Owens in 2026. Produced by Whisper for Prime Video, the six-part series followed a year in the lives of the couple and their children, combining home life with the demands of the horse-racing business. Its official launch material presented Louise as a central family member alongside Michael, Gemma, James, Emily and Jessica.Source: Prime Video / About Amazon UK ↗

WHO’S WITH WHOM

Relationship history

Bonsall and Michael Owen have known each other since childhood. They became engaged in 2004 and married at Carden Park in Cheshire in June 2005. They have four children: Gemma, James, Emily and Jessica.

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FAMILY

Children

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