The Equestrian Hub Podcasts brings you fortnightly interviews and conversations with professional equestrians, elite riders and industry experts across a range of horse riding disciplines and professionals such as veterinarians, farriers, trainers, brand owners and more. Our regular host Charlie Brister brings you some of the best from Australia and around the globe, together with guest hosts from time to time. Be inspired. Stay informed. Keep on trend.
In todays episode Charlie Brister chats with Grand Prix dressage rider Robert Schmerglatt. Robert Schmerglatt was born in the USA and moved to Australia when he was 4 years old, he is a successful coach, trainer and Grand Prix Dressage rider. Today he chats about his experience competing internationally, his unique business structure and coaching methods.
This week Charlie Brister has a chat with Professional Australian Showjumper Jake Hunter, who is currently based in Europe. Jake Hunter took out the Australian Junior Showjumping Champion title in 2012, riding Midnight Rock , along with representing Australia at the FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition Final in Bogota, Columbia. In August 2014 Jake represented Australia at the Youth Olympic Games where he took out the individual bronze medal. Website: https://hlequestrian.com...
Charlie Brister is currently competing 3*** eventing and developing a team of future international champion eventers. With a decade of experience riding track work at Warwick Farm, Charlie also educates young thoroughbreds to be jockey-ready and track-fit. Charlie regularly competes in the show jumping arena and is currently starting in Advanced Dressage competitions. Website: https://bristerequestrian.com/
Charlie Brister speaks with Farrier and hoof expert, Wayne about all things mastery farriery, top hoof questions and how his company, Progressive Equine Services, use HoofScan, the digital x-ray, photo and hoof mapping software to revolutionise how farriers are being informed to trim horses to keep them sound and working at their best. Email: wayne@progressiveequine.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoofscanandhoofcarecentre Phone Number: 0419 342 647...
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...
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/
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: rjsireland@gmail.com Website: https://www.stewartequestrian.com.au/...
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 t...
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
LARISSA BILSTON, ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST Larissa graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree with first class honours in the early 1990s. She has travelled throughout Australia and internationally as both a science communicator and animal nutritionist. Larissa has worked in the stock feed industry as an animal nutritionist providing support to the horse, beef, dairy and poultry industries. She is a founding partner of Farmalogic Pty Ltd, a Brisbane-based...
Colleen has been an international equestrian coach and competitor for many years. I believe in having an open mind when training horses and riders so I have incorporated the techniques and ideas of many trainers into the methods I use. In 2009 I was invited to present a demonstration and participate in the trainer forum at the International Equitation Science Conference where delegates from 14 countries gathered to discuss ethical and sustainable approaches to horse training. Colleen also contri...
Last edition of Ask Charlie for 2020! We will have Charlie Brister back in the new year to help us resolve all matter equestrian. have an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Charlie talks to Todd Hinde at SIEC. Todd is the High Performance Jumping Manager / Jumping Chef D’Equipe. Charlie also discusses the importance of electrolytes and how to keep your horse cool over Summer. This is the last episode of The Right Rein Podcast and Ask Charlie for 2020. We look forward to seeing you all back here in 2021 where we will be launching a very flash new website with so much to offer you, Have a safe and happy Christmas and may 2021 be absolutely awesome for everyone....
Jill asks - "Why is it that training and executing flying changes seems to have an entirely different connotation in showjumping than in dressage? My (limited) understanding is that flying changes in dressage are considered fairly high level, can be difficult to train and are only attempted on a horse that is well developed in all preceding movements; learning flys is like a dressage right of passage. Yet in (my very limited) observations of showjumping it seems that changes are introduced early...
"What goes on in the brain, goes down the rein".
Charlie Brister talks to Shae Herwig, manager of The Saddle Hub, about the challenges she is having with her Dutch Warmblood, Bravour M, aka Spuddy. They have recently moved into Medium and Spuddy is getting a little anxious as well as predicting the flying changes.
Today we talk to the better half of J and R Equestrian, Jess stones. Jess and Rhys really need no introduction into the equestrian community, they have both been equestrian professionals from a young age. They combine an extensive and extremely successful background and knowledge of show and show jumping horses to create J and R Equestrian. Jess is one of Australia's most decorated Show Riders having won over 90 Royal Show Championships plus multiple State, National and HOTY Titles. Including th...
In this week's episode of Ask Charlie, 4* eventer, Charlie Brister talks to Nicky about the unusual behaviour of her gelding at feed time.
In this episode Charlie answers your question on Tempo vs Rhythm and also reflects on The Right Rein podcast Episode #4 with Dave Cameron
Two-time senior Australian Show Jumping Champion, Dave Cameron, has the equestrian life in his blood. Born and raised in Forbes NSW to a horse loving family; Dave’s father was a successful competitor and horseman while his mother a reputable trainer of young horses and avid horse lover. It was a natural progression for Dave to take on an equestrian lifestyle. Dave was a successful junior and young rider competing at Agricultural, Royal and World Cup shows throughout Australia. He was the 15-17yr...
Charlie Brister reflects on lessons learnt from his interview with Olympian Amanda Ross
Amanda Ross is an equestrian coach, world class eventer, and she rides for Australia. Amanda Ross’ career has been extraordinary, and her commitment to fitness absolute. Amanda has been competing in equestrian sports for more than 30 years. She was a reserve for the World Equestrian Games in 1998, 2010 and 2018, and a member of the Australian team for the Oceana Eventing Team in 1999 and 2019. She competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and is shortlisted for Tokyo. Add FEI Dressage and Grand ...
Charlie Brister talks about his interview for The Right rein with David Shoobridge
David Shoobridge is an elite Australian dressage rider, trainer and coach. His experience competing at the top levels of Australian dressage and his reputation for successfully developing dressage horses and riders, coupled with his acute eye for detail and his highly articulate and charismatic style means that David is in high demand as a trainer and coach. David grew up as part of a multi-generational farming and agriculture family in Tasmania. While David and his young family are now based in...
Hi everybody and welcome to the right rein podcast. This is episode 1 for all you lucky listeners. My name is Charlie Brister and I am delighted to be hosting this podcast for the Equestrian Hub. We plan to interview experts in their field, perplexed horse shoppers, adult amateur riders and everyone in between. Out of this I am sure you will find some useful information to help you and your horses. Deciding on a name was harder than you would think. We wanted something that was not discipline sp...
