International Show Jumper,
Now Breeding International Show Jumpers
(Listeners’ Choice)
International Show Jumper, Now Breeding International Show Jumpers
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 2017 (David Finch) (027)
About David Finch
– David is tough and resilient, yet has a gentleness of character that horses are drawn to. David is the quintessential horseman. As a rider, david has earned himself a reputation as a classy competitor with a penchant for getting a tune out of even the most difficult of horses.
From humble beginnings mustering in his father’s old stock saddle, David developed a passion for show jumping that has seen him compete in the international arenas of Japan, Germany and the United States.
In Australia, he has produced a string of top level horses including world cup mounts, ‘Campmaster’, ‘Boera’, ‘Finch Farm Chill’ and ‘Charlemagne Ego Z’.
National coach educator, former Equestrian Australia coach of the year and five-time Equestrian Queensland coach of the year, David is also a member of an elite group of level 3 accredited jumping specialist coaches in Australia. David travels extensively throughout Australia both teaching and course building.
In recent years David has turned his attention to developing a world class breeding program to strengthen the gene pool and performance ability of the Australian sport horse. He currently has an impressive stable of stallions at stud and a truly exciting selection of young stock available. A strong international network of quality breeders and competitors enables David and his clients access to specialised markets, producing unique opportunities in sales and acquisition from frozen semen through to elite competition horses.
David’s qualifications and awards include
– EA Level 3 Showjumping Specialist
– EA Coach Educator
– National Coach of the Year
– 2005, 2006, 2008 EQ Coach of the Year
– Coached individuals and Group from beginners to FEI and World Cup Winners and Competitors
– Trained horses from beginners to international performers in Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage
– Grand Prix Winner, World Cup and International competitor
– Exported horses throughout the world and able to source horses for clients at all levels – from Riding School level to Elite competition horses
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David’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– The world shrinks or expands in proportion to your courage
Who Has Inspired David
– Guy and Lena Creighton
– Ricki McMillan
– Peter Leithart
– Kathy Kusner
Recommended Book
– Secrets and Methods of a Champion by Michel Robert
– All George Morris Books
About This Episode
– David tells how he took a ‘gap year’ after year 12 and is still in his gap year. He talks with passion about breeding horses, the potential of his young horses and gives advice for those who wish to have a career with horses
Time Stamps
00:48 – David’s Favourite Quote – The world shrinks or expands in proportion to your courage
03:02 – About the influences in David’s life
04:36 – What made him start to think about breeding horses
07:44 – What David looks for in a young horse to identify potential
07:32 – Advice for those who plan to have a career with horses
09:51 – Keys for excellence
11:00 – The truth about Sponsors
12:20 – About David’ team
13:47 – Common problems beginner coaches have
15:16 – How David starts his young jumping horses
16:35 – David’s proudest moment
18:19 – The books David recommends
19:24 – What David is looking forward to
20:57 – David’s philosophy
David Finch’s Contact Details
Phone: 0412 147 838 or +61 412 147 838
Email: info@finchfarm.com.au
Website: finchfarm.com.au
Music
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