Like most of those involved with the equine industry; I too am horse obsessed. I spent my childhood on horseback “exploring” neighbouring apple orchards, being scraped off my ponies by low lying branches and, of course, dragging my parents to the local pony club.
As my Father was a veterinarian, my career compass was always pointed to becoming an equine veterinarian. However, much to my parents delight, before settling into my tertiary education, I decided that I would travel the world. This adventure included a few years in livery yards in England where I worked, studied, taught and received innumerable riding lessons, which culminated in my becoming a British Horse Society Assistant Instructor (BHSAI).
Upon returning to Australia I initially studied Veterinary Science at Melbourne University, then discovering a great passion in law, I completed my Bachelor of Laws at Deakin University.
Today I work as an Equine Lawyer in Central Victoria, Australia, known in the Australia racing industry as the nursery of companions. I am undertaking a Masters of Laws with a focus on Equine Law. I am passionate about the sport of dressage and have high hopes for my two horses: Northern Capri and McMaster Diamond. I continue to teach and I am presently registered on the British Horse Society's registrar of instructors.
There are over 150 muscles in the horses body, some are small while others large, but all are integral for the horses movement.
If even one of these muscles is compromised, your horses ability to perform at his best is restricted.
Come and find out more.
DOES YOUR HORSE DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?
· Tossing head into trot or canter transitions.
· Short choppy or uneven strides.
· Refusing to jump, or wild,large “desperate” leaps.
· Resistance/reluctance to engage or maintain contact.
· Difficulty backing.
· Dragging or scuffing the toe of one or more legs.
· Trouble doing anything one way but not the other.
· “Grumpy” or “off” for no apparent reason.
· Pigrooting or bucking.
· Unable or unwilling to pick up a certain canter lead
· Lack of form on the track or trouble finishing races.
Berni Saunders - Cyberhorse
A passionate dressage lover, rider, trainer and reporter/photographer for Cyberhorse, Berni has trained and ridden 8 FEI horses; represented Australia in the FEI Challenge at PSG level and Grand Prix at State and National level. She has also been a coach, coach educator, A Level judge and judge educator.
In every facet of her equestrian passion, Berni has identified the need to be well prepared and at peace with the job at hand and she will present us with tips on how to make the most out of our training and competition riding.
Vanessa Hawkins - Equine Sports Breeding
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Focus Your Mind & Your Body Excels...
Successful horse riding comes not only from improving your physical skills when you’re on the horse, but also by improving your mental fitness and having a very clear picture of what you want to achieve. Sports performance coaching will assist you to set exciting goals, and have the attitude, confidence and know-how to achieve them!
I am a passionate and dedicated coach who understands the benefits of being mentally prepared for the challenges we often face as horse riders.
Raise the bar and exceed your own expectations!
Contact me for your complimentary performance coaching session and start riding like a professional through the use of coaching techniques today!
sporting.performance.coach@gmail.com
Successful horse riding comes not only from improving your physical skills when you’re on the horse, but also by improving your mental fitness and having a very clear picture of what you want to achieve. Sports performance coaching will assist you to set exciting goals, and have the attitude, confidence and know-how to achieve them!
I am a passionate and dedicated coach who understands the benefits of being mentally prepared for the challenges we often face as horse riders.
Raise the bar and exceed your own expectations!
Contact me for your complimentary performance coaching session and start riding like a professional through the use of coaching techniques today!
sporting.performance.coach@gmail.com
Sue Terry - Olympic Dressage Review
Sue Terry has been an active participant in the sport of Dressage for over a decade. As a Goulburn Valley local she has been the key figure in reviving official dressage competitions in the region running the widely acclaimed Tatura Dressage Competitions and the AHAA Official Dressage competitions. Out of their Dhurringile stables along with her son Benjamin and husband Duncan have produced many State, National and International combinations.
This year has been the stables most successful with a DJWTS Champion of Champion and a 2012 London Paralympic representative for NZ coming out of their dressage team.
Sue is renowned in her support of Young Riders and Para Equestrian and has on numerous occasions has supplied horses for Trans Tasman and YR Ambassador events.
For the last 2yrs she has been to coach for several up and coming Goulburn young riders including son Benjamin who as a past Dressage Young Ambassador and State and National Champion is now riding Internationally as part of the Beresford International Dressage organization.
Mrs Ed - Mrs Ed Online
