From Olympics to T.V. Reality Star
About Russell
– Russell is a showjumping specialist rider, trainer and coach. He is has also been successful International Competitor in many Grand Prix Showjumping events and won a World Cup Qualifier. Russell was an Australian representative in the Europe Nations Cup and rode at the Atlanta Olympics.
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Russell’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– The harder I work, the luckier I get
– The old saying that practice makes perfect is not true, only perfect practice makes perfect
Who Has Inspired Russell
– Russell’s Father
– Vince Corvi
– Peter Mullins
– Art Uytendaal
Recommended Books
– The Man Who Listen to Horses by Monty Roberts
About This Episode
– Russell discusses the challenge of making a living out of a sport and the joy of competing at the Atlanta Olympics
Time Stamps
00:50 – The harder I work, the luckier I get – the old saying that practice makes perfect is not true, only perfect practice makes perfect
01:48 – Russell’s memories of horses and his grandfather
03:05 – Horses at Meandarra, 450 kms west of Brisbane
03:42 – Having a passion and empathy with horses
04:50 – Working with horses as a career, competing as a sport
06:20 – Core trainers
07:18 – About ‘Contrast’
07:35 – Walking into the opening ceremony at the Olympics
08:10 – Over riding – you cannot make them jump
09:40 – Making a living in the sport
10:45 – About Australian coaches
11:30 – Monty Roberts book
12:40 – Reality TV show about training race horses to equestrian ‘Jump Off’
15:35 – Learn off the best
16:34 – Contact: see details below
Russell’s Contact Details
Phone: 0408 039 756 or +61 408 039 756
Email: russell@victorianshowjumpingstables.com
Website: www.victorianshowjumpingstables.com
Facebook: Victorian Showjumping Stables
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