Getting The Canter Right Is More Important Than Getting The Jumping Height Right
(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 – Jo Hoole (192)
About Jo
– Jo is competing in dressage, showjumping and eventing. She coaches, competes, trains and is also a dressage judge.
Jo’s background is 35+ years competitive sport originally in UK. She has worked for several 4 star eventers as well as Dressage specialists in Britain and then moved here 2009. Her specialty is coaching Cross Country though she has a great passion for Dressage and still competes and judges. Jo is also strong on teaching horse management, and has an all round knowledge (especially fitness training) in preparation for competition.
Jo has ridden maybe 800 + horses since she first started with horses. She did not come from a ‘horsey’ family so had to work her way.
She is big on safety and passing on the knowledge given to her by some of the greatest coaches worldwide.
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Jo’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– “My Horses, My Teaches” by Alois Podhajsky
Who Has Inspired Jo
– Elizabeth Clowes
– Molly Sivewright
– Shena Kozuba Kozubska
Recommended Books
– ‘The Less-Than-Perfect Horse: Problems Encountered and Solutions Explained’ by Jane Thelwall
About This Episode
– Jo discusses the lesson she learnt when she was younger over in the UK and how patience is needed to teach.
Time Stamps
01:03 – “My Horses, My Teaches” by Alois Podhajsky
02:52 – Jo’s first lesson on the lunge line and falling off over caveletti
05:14 – Second riding school with Lib Clowes at Hindon Riding School
06:53- Started teaching with Hindon Riding School in the UK
08:16 – Think about where you want to be, be passionate, hard work, fit and strong
10:04 – The learning, the horses efficiency and speed
11:55 – How Molly Sivewright and Sheena Kazubakazubka inspired Jo
14:55 – Fitness – controlled turn out – walking
17:56 – How ‘Fly By Night’ inspired Jo
19:35 – Shipping a horse aboard and being reunited after 7 weeks
22:08 – Andalusian horse who has taught Jo more than any horse
24:10 – Impatience – there is no need to be impatient
26:04 – ‘The Less Than Perfect Horse’
28:02 – Setting up new property and coaching/training others
29:04 – Everything with horses is about communication, the bond and trust
29:54 – Contact: see details below
Jo’s Contact Details
Phone: 0451 054 020 or +61 451 054 020
Email: johoole92@gmail.com
Facebook: Jo Hoole
Jo & Rick Hoole – Slate Hill Equestrian & Biodiversity Conservation
Also Listen to
356 – Second Interview – “Ten Tips On Fittening The Event Horse”
Music
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