Retired Four Star Eventer Now Gets a Huge Buzz Out Of Coaching Riders
(Listeners’ Choice)
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This interview was previously published in 2019 Karen Irwin (495)
About Karen
– Karen is an eventing specialist coach, competitor and trainer, who has competed to 4 star eventing. She also gets a huge buzz out of teaching riders who would like to achieve their goals.
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Karen’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Don’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different result
Who Has Inspired Karen
– Craig and Prue Barrett
– Heath Ryan
Time Stamp
01:10 – Do not keep doing the same thing and expect a different result
02:20 – Why use the above quote
04:30 – Going to her cousin’s place who rode competitively and feeding the horses and going to pony club camp
06:55 – Have passion, live and breathe horses and have a strong work ethic
09:21 – How Craig and Prue Barret and Heath Ryan have supported Karen
12:00 – ‘Riding Lectin’ from 3 star to 4 star
14:14 – Being on the selectors radar for Sydney Olympics and the quarter horse/stock horse win at Scone (3 star)
15:28 – Finding the right tools to teach others
16:57 – Keeping a rhythm for all paces and accuracy (Dressage, Showjumping and Cross Country)
18:50 – Concept of speed (Cross Country)
20:11 – Ride through you turns and walk the course (Showjumping)
22:02 – Enjoy her children riding and competing, and finishing Level 2 Coaching qualification
23:45 – Important to be mindful of what you are feeding your horse. Keep at it and believe in yourself
25:03 – Contact details see below
Karen’s Contact Details
Phone: 0438 700 343 or +61 438 700 343
Email:
BenSound.com
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