About
Accredited EA Level 1 General Coach and Diploma of Equitation Science Student.
My journey in horse riding is marked by continuous learning, seeking ways to better educate my horses, myself and my students. I started out as an eventer in my earlier years and then transitioned to dressage and showjumping in 2018. So far, my biggest achievement was getting runner up overall Amateur series point score for the year 2023.
Competitions serve as a valuable progress report for me, offering insight into the development of my horses and setting tangible goals for our training. While I don't pressure anyone to compete, it's an aspect of horsemanship that I enjoy. Ultimately, my aspiration is to excel as a showjumper while maintaining my skills and passion for dressage. For me, the better the flat work, the more options you have on course. I have two horses at the moment Jerry who is confident around 1.25 with the hopes of stepping up and Cassie who is a recently bought young horse I'm enjoying developing.
My philosophy when I ride and teach centres on equitation science where I use training methods that are in alignment with how horses learn and promotes a positive well being for the horse in their whole life. I have found by teaching horses clear aids, it is more effective to manage their emotions as well as finding balance, connection and harmony when riding.
I have thoroughly enjoyed running jumping and pole work days for the local adult riders as well as coaching people at their own home as well as out of JB Equestrian.
Current Horses
Currently, I have Jerry who is a very exciting prospect and I have high hopes for him to take me to some bigger classes. Jerry has taught me a lot about the importance of clarity in your aids on the ground and once your riding. He had a history of bolting and bucking when he was afraid. At the mounting block was the biggest area of concern for him. I have been chipping away at his anxieties with basic ground work exercises that translate directly to ridden work using a number of simple training methods. Today he is much more relaxed in his general well being and is a pleasure to ride. I use to become nervous whenever I had to ride him but today he is my comfort horse to ride.
After selling my dressage horse, Cassie was purchased. She is a 5yo who is also an exciting prospect who we are excited to see what she does over the next few years. A sensitive, hot mare who I love training as she learns things quickly and extremely comfortable to ride. Our partnership is still in its early days so we are thoroughly establishing her fundamentals and getting her accustomed to everything in her world.
My 2025/2026
Mid 2025 Jerry had started jumping bigger classes and I'd just bought Cassie who needed lots of little jumps in her young horse training. The idea was floated of relocating for the purpose of being able to train jumping better on a bigger arena than a dressage arena. I had been dedicated at travelling down to Murrumbateman 2hrs away for a lesson just to have a proper jump weekly. Our property was put on the market in hope to sort out a situation where I could emersed myself in training. I wanted to practice more things that a dressage arena was limiting.
In January 2026, my plans were unfortunately put on hold after one wrong step on the mounting block dislodged a section of my cartilage in my knee joint and I needed it removed as I was unable to straighten my leg. Little did I know how long it would take to fully complete this speed hump, as after the initial surgery in January, I needed another surgery in May to put a graft where the cartilage was lost. In the midst of all that, we sold the house and I made the decision to move to the Mornington Peninsular area.
Fast forward to now where I am gaining fitness and strength back, have moved to Moorooduc and I am just about to complete my Diploma of Equitation Science where I have learnt such valuable insight into the horse, how they learn, move, function, what their needs are to feel happy and secure and how to coach other people safely. I'm now closer to Equitation Science International base and so looking forward to continuing at mastering the skills I've learnt.
I'm so excited to be here and investigate everything this area has to offer and meet new people and start teaching everything I've been learning!
Hope to see you soon!