International Consultant and Coach for
Para-Equestrian and Riding for the Disabled
International Consultant for Para-equestrian and Riding for the Disabled
About Mary Longden
– Mary’s life’s work has taken her to many countries where she has taught Three Day Event, Para Equestrian, Special Olympic an RDA riders. At home and when visiting other countries she teaches riders and coaches from all disciplines, Coach education is of particular interest to her
She was an FEI Three Day Event judge, She also judged at Para Equestrian World Championships and at the Sydney Paralympics. In 2012 she gave up judging to allow more time for coaching and coach education.
Combining therapy and sport she has been Vice President of the International body FRDI (now known as HETI), and was on the first FEI Para Equestrian committee. She is presently on the HETI Educational Committee.
Over the years she has worked in Australia, Canada, Dubai, England, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Taiwan and the US. She has presented at many conferences, workshops and clinics.
Mary was brought up in England before living in Ireland for a year, Canada for six years and then settling outside Melbourne in Australia.
Her qualifications incude a Masters degree in Special education; an Allied Health qualification’ the British Horse Society Instructor; the Equestrian Australia level 3 coach and Coach Educator; and the Australian RDA coach and coach educator.
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Mary’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Difficulty is no excuse for failure
Who Has Inspired Mary
– Reiner Klimke – he had such a natural talent for training and performance
About This Episode
Mary talks about the challenges of teaching volunteers with no horse experience, and her joys of working with disabled riders
Time Stamps
01:21 – Mary talks about her inspirational quote, who first told her and how she has used it to achieve positive results
02:31 – Memories of Mounters Farm, Joyce Kemp and the animals
05:17 – What Mary’s other career choice was
06:40 – Recommendations Mary gives about working with horses and achieving qualifications
8:44 – Keys for excellence
10:28 – About influences
13:20 – About a horse who has influenced Mary
14:25 – A common mistake Mary sees and how to fix it
16:06 – Mary’s book ‘Teaching Disabled Riders’
19:07 – Mary explains the difference between RDA and Para-equestrian
22:13 – Mary explains Equine Assisted Therapy
23:29 – Mary’s proudest moments
25:15 – What Mary’s future holds
Mary’s Contact Details
Phone: 03 5628 5258 or + 61 356 285 258
Email: mary.longden@longdencorp.com
Music
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