The More Time You Spend On The Ground With Your Horse, The Easier It Is When You Ride
The More Time You Spend On The Ground With Your Horse, The Easier It Is When You Ride
About Meredith
– Meredith has had a lifetime with horses, she also breeds quarter horses crossed with Australian Stock Horses. Her area of expertise is around horse safety and risk management, looking at the prevention of accidents in the horse industry.
Survey link to webpage Human Risk Perception & Horse Safety Survey
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Meredith’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Two Thirds Planning and One Third Doing
– Life is about making a difference
Who Has Inspired Meredith
– Steve Brady
Recommended Books
– NSW Code of Practice – Managing Risks When New or Inexperienced Riders or Handlers Interact with Horses in the Workplace February 2017
About This Episode
– Meredith discusses why it is important to train horses on the ground before you get on their back. The more time spend on the ground with your horse the easier it is when you ride.
Time Stamps
00:52 – Two Thirds Planning and One Third Doing, Life is making a difference
02:32 – When she could reach the door handle you can have a horse
03:31 – How Meredith’s love of horses and buying a colt stock horse started her career with horses
05:01 – Put your self first then the horse, attention to detail and listen
05:44 – Lots of opportunity, variety and nice people.
06:27 – How Steve Brady has inspired Meredith
07:27 – Which horses have inspired Meredith
08:03 – Crossing quarter horses with stock horses
08:40 – St Ives Show in Sydney with no bridle
09:37 – Support, money, facilities. About putting effort and preparation
10:47 – The lesson learnt with not having the best
12:04 – Don’t need expression, getting on horses’ backs too quickly. The more time you spend on the ground with your horse, the easier it is when you ride.
13:58 – Completing her PhD, riding and looking after family
15:31 – Why the NSW Code of Practice – understanding your legal obligations is important.
17:06 – What if I do this better instead of if only I had
17:48 – Contact: see details below
Meredith’s Contact Details
Phone: 0429 926 364 or +61 429 926 364
Email: meredith@safetyinfocus.com.au
Website: Safety in Focus
Waymere Stud
Facebook: Meredith Chapman
Talkin About Equine Safety
Waymere Stud
Also Listen to
304 – Meredith Chapman 2 – “Ten Important Safety Considerations When Working With Horses”
Music
BenSound.com
Survey link to webpage Human Risk Perception & Horse Safety Survey
Link direct to survey Human Risk Perception & Horse Safety Survey
When Meredith is a return guest on Horse Chats, what question would you like to ask her?
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