As a qualified EA Coach & horse trainer, Christine specialises in women returning to riding and young riders figuring out first-time horse ownership. She focuses on teaching not just how to ride, but create confidence by learning how to read and understand your horse - fundamental to the well-being of your horse and to a successful partnership between human & horse, no matter where you're at and what your goals are. Rebecca Nadge chats with Christine about all things horses, training and how to boost your confidence.

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For more than thirty years, Cody Rawson Harris has worked all over the world training animals and educating actors for films, television series and commercials. He also trains horses for every Olympic discipline, and for the racing industry.

Check out 20 Questions with Cody Rawson Harris
https://equestrianhub.com.au/blog/20-questions-with-cody-rawson-harris/

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LISTEN now to hear Charlie’s chat with Robert Stewart, a seasoned professional with over 30 years’ experience in eventing and show jumping at national and international level. Robert is an EA Accredited Level 3 Jumping Coach, Coach Educator, Course Designer, and Managing Director of Stewart Equestrian.

Robert Stewart contact details

Phone: 0405 553 944

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://www.stewartequestrian.com.au/

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Megan Jones (born 6 November 1976) is one of Australia's top event riders, a Silver Medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Jones began riding at the age of 5, continued through her early years in Pony Club before hitting the international scene in 2003 at the World Cup Final. In 2005, she won Melbourne International Three Day Event riding three star on Kirby Park Irish Jester, then later in the same year won the four star at the 2005 Adelaide Horse Trials on the same mount and a second in the two star competition on another. Chosen to compete in the 2006 World Equestrian Games, she was on the bronze medal winning Australian Event Team, and finished 16th individually.

Jones won a silver medal in Beijing in 2008 riding Kirby Park Irish Jester in the team event, alongside countrymen Clayton Fredericks, his wife Lucinda Fredericks, Shane Rose and Sonja Johnson.

Jones owns Kirby Park Stud, in Hahndorf in the Adelaide hills. Along with Kirby Park Irish Jester and Kirby Park Irish Hallmark, her top horses have included Kirby Park Allofasudden, which was selected as a reserve in Beijing.

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LISTEN now to hear Charlie’s chat with star eventer and dressage rider Grace Kay. She discusses her recent time spent training in Germany, her riding journey and how her experiences have shaped her to become the successful rider she is today.

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One of Australian’s best known dressage riders, Daniella Dierks’ achievements were not handed to her on a plate. She spoke to AMANDA MAC about the early days, her successes, her priorities, and life since COVID.  

Image: Danielle and protégé SPH Santarina competing during the 2018 Sydney CDI (Image by Amy-Sue Alston).

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Loved Part 1 of ‘Building a Respectful Relationship With your Horse and Handling the Equine Athlete’?

Our Christine Armishaw chats with David Shoobridge about the article and asks some of our burning questions where David shares his thoughts on breeding, temperament and the point where he knows he is working with a ‘special’ horse.

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Keeping a horse in good condition over winter can be challenging, particularly if they’re older or a fussy eater. DAVID NASH and Dr TOM SHURLOCK offer their expert advice on getting through winter in style.

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Handling the equine athlete

An elite Australian dressage rider and highly sought after trainer, DAVID SHOOBRIDGE shares some top tips in this exclusive two-part series on building a respectful relationship with your horse.

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