0839 – Aaron Scobie (Listeners’ Choice)

Three Times Youth World Cup Competitor

(Listeners’ Choice)

By Popular Demand we have re-published this episode.   Each weekend we are choosing the most listened to and  commented on episodes for you to enjoy.   This interview was previously published in 2018 Aaron Scobie (418)   About Aaron – Aaron grew up in New Zealand and was introduced to horses through friends who used them on farm to work cattle. It wasn’t long before Aaron became involved in the quarter horse industry and was showing as a youth in everything from English classes to reining and cow horse. In 1998 Aaron was selected for the AQHA-NZ Youth World Cup team to compete in Texas. This was followed by selection for the 2000 (Italy) and 2002 (Texas) World Cup Teams. During the 2002 Youth World Cup Aaron was invited to stay on working for trainers who specialised in trail, western riding, reining and reined cow horse. This gave Aaron a strong appreciation and passion for a well-trained versatile horse, shaping his training philosophy. Aaron continued to train in both New Zealand and Australia with success in reining, cutting and reined cow horse. In 2009 Aaron took a break from training and while still involved with horses, focused on other interests including gaining a Bachelor of Science and running ultra-marathons. A trip to America with his wife Kate led Aaron to reconsider his goals with horses, when they attended the 2014 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. ‘That first day, when we walked into the arena and took it all in, it just felt like coming home’. Their training facility is now based just of out Myrtleford in North East Victoria. Versatility has always appealed to Aaron and the increased popularity of ranch horse versatility and cow horse events has been an exciting development. ‘It takes a special horse to do all the events well, but done well it creates a special horse’. Aaron believes in taking the time to establish the fundamentals to set a horse up for a long and sustainable career. And although success in the show pen is great, Aaron considers recognition amongst peers to be his biggest driver.’To be recognised as a horseman, someone who puts the horse first and does him justice, that’s what’s important’  

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Or Listen below Aaron’s Favourite Inspirational Quote – Horse shows are designed to show how much training you did at home   Who Has Inspired Aaron – Jo Dyer – Dave Young – Barry Ladd – Bob Avila – Todd Bergen – Ian Francis    Sponsors About This Episode – Aaron discusses the importance of being clear with what you want the horse to do and if necessary go back to basics.   Time Stamps 02:09 – Horse shows are designed to show how much training you did at home 03:30 – How Aaron started with horses 05:55 – Be clear about what you want your horse to do 06:55 – The progression of working with horses 08:15 – Put the horse first, take the emotion our while training and look after your horse 09:55 – How Jo Dyer, Dave Young and others have inspired Aaron 12:30 – The two year old gelding that Aaron trained all the way through 14:10 – Happiest working with two year old horses all the way through 15:28 – Work out what the problem is and go back to basics 16:50 – Remember to give horses time to respond and give them some space 20:30 – Don’t change your mind halfway through 22:00 – Equitana and setting up his ranch 23:30 – Be clear about what you want your horse to do, if necessary go back to basics and take your time 25:16 – Contact: see details below   Aaron’s Contact Details Phone:  0435 687 440  or +61 435 687 440 Email: akscobieperformancehorses@gmail.com Facebook:   AK Scobie Performance Horses BenSound.com   When Aaron is a return guest on Horse Chats, what question would you like to ask him? (Please leave comment below)