Training and Selling Olympic,
World Cup and International Show Jumpers
(Listeners’ Choice)
Training and Selling Olympic, World Cup and International Show Jumpers
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 2017 (Michelle Strapp) (032)
About Michelle
– Michelle moved to Australia when she was 14 years old, bought her first horse and then started to ride and train other people’s horses.
She has trained and prepared many international level horses and is currently has three horses in work. Michelle enjoys teaching and coaching young riders.
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Michelle’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Take the negative chatter out of your life
Who Has Inspired Michelle
– Art Uytendaal
– George Sanna
– George Morris
– Health Ryan
– Mary Hanna
Recommended Books/Authors
– George Morris
– William (Bill) Steinkraus
– Charles de Kunffy
About This Episode
– Michelle speaks about a dangerous activity she had when she was nine and a tough task master who put an end to the activity, but offered her opportunities to commence her life with horses.
Time Stamps
00.50 – Taking the negative chatter out of your life
03:30 – A dangerous activity for a nine year old
04:52 – Joining the team
06:41 – Determination and work ethic
07:44 – Massive decisions with top horses
08:49 – What keeps Michelle excited about horses
09:56 – A big influence who entered Michelle’s life when she was 18
10.58 – Bringing dressage into showumping
11.32 – How Mickey Mouse got his name
14:29 – Spending time learning this makes riding easier
15:43 – Jigsaws and connection
16:26 – If you have no knowledge of this, aids are irrelevant
19:19 – The types of thoroughbreds who can be very nice horses
19:42 – Working between the jumps
21:18 – Something Michelle thought she would never do
22:55 – Sponsors and sponsorship
25:02 – Horses in work
25:59 – Who works hard and never complains
27:33 – Michelle’s recommended books (above)
28:03 – Goals for coaching, riding and producing horses
29:22 – Riding a horse is not a one sided arrangement
Michelle’s Contact Details
Phone: 0488 400 668 or +614 8840 0668
Email: michellestrapp1@gmail.com
Website: MichelleStrapp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleequestrian/
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