Successful Dressage Competitor,
Specialising in Riding and Training Young Warmbloods
(Listeners’ Choice)
Successful Dressage Competitor, Specialising in Riding and Training Young Warmbloods
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This interview was previously published in 2017 Jim Collin (0030)
About Jim Collin
– Jim Collin Dressage Specialist and some Event Jumping works with young and warm bloods and does a lot of breaking and training and coaching.
His Mother introduced Jim to horses at a young age and he became a professional rider at 15 years old
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Jim’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– It is better to regret something you did, rather than something you didn’t do
Who Has Inspired Jim
– Steve Brady
– Simon Kale
– Malcolm Kerridge
– Heath Ryan
– Carlos De Cleermaecker
– Maureen and Jan Bruce
– Roger Fitzhardinge
About This Episode
– Jim discusses developing a relationship/trust with horses, and teaching beginner instructors about communication skills.
He discusses teaching the young horse to go on to become a successful competition horse, explaining training methods in a step by step process.
Time Stamps
00:47 – Being pro-active, rather than re-active
02:07 – Who introduced Jim to horses
03:05 – University and horses
03:12 – Why Jim re-evaluated his career with horses
04:25 – Why Jim never had a ‘real’ job
05:01 – Why qualifications are so important
06:18 – What Jim says about OCD and being obsessive
07:32 – Why talent alone doesn’t make a successful rider
08:53 – A style and methodology that works with all horses
13:10 – The horse Jim trained who was sold overseas
14:23 – Jim goes through the steps he uses on young horses
16:05 – Why starting older horses is harder work
18:55 – What is not natural for young horses
20:05 – Jumping pre-requisites and building confidence
21:57 – Coaching, communication and confidence
25:49 – Developing practical experience
26:51 – What Jim is looking forward to and plans for Neversfeld Kipling
27:58 – Jim’s Philosophy
28:58 – Why we don’t train for perfection
Jim’s Contact Details
Phone: 0417 235 343 or +61 417 235 343
Email: jimcollin01@gmail.com
Website: www.jimcollin.com.au
Music
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