To Achieve the Dream, the Rider Has to Have a Horse Who Can Do The Job and
A Horse Has to Have a Rider Who Can Do The Job
About Heath
– Heath is a dressage and eventing specialist, who has competed at Olympic and World Championship level. He has also won numerous championships at State and National level and is a regular speaker and commentator at equestrian events.
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Heath’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Never give up
Who Has Inspired Heath
– Lt. Colonel Bill Froud
– ‘Mayflower’ (Horse)
– Egon Von Neindorff
– Nuno Oliveira
– James Holton Brown
Recommended Authors/Books
– Nuno Oliveria
– British Horse Society
– FEI Rule Book definitions
– Wilhelm Museler
– Alois Podhajsky
About This Episode
– Heath discusses the skills required to become the best horse rider that you can be. He also discusses training Olympians and the opportunities available to young riders.
Time Stamps
0:00:46 – Never give up
0:02:21 – How Heath’s Dad job gave Heath an opportunity to ride.
0:03:33 – When Neath finished school in the late 70’s and went to the UK.
0:06:05 – Not talent – His students work with Heath because they want to be there. They need to be mentally & physically very fit.
0:15:25 – Who has inspired Heath early in his career with horses.
0:26:20 – Dressage rider or an Event rider dependent on the horse
0:28:19 – Family all competing at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm, the enjoyment of breeding and coaching
0:31:11 – To achieve the dream you have to know what you are doing . Embarrassment is nothing. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
0:41:45 – When struggle/fantasy ends, reality sets in. The more energy you put in, the more of an outcome you will get out of it
0:48:11 – Authors who have inspired Heath
0:51:02 – How Heath’s energy, passion and being driven keep him going. Try not to burn people
0:54:00 – Selling horses at auctions to help pay the bills. ‘Di Niro’ competing
0:58:56 – Work out the best way to compete and pay the bills
1:03:09 – Horses are really generous, understand horses before training. Accept your horse for what it is. If you are genuine your horse will reach out to give you more.
1:06:17 – Contact: see details below
Heath’s Contact Details
Phone: 0417 656 636 or +61 417 656 636
Email: info@ryanshorses.com.au
Website: ryanshorses.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanshorses
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