Happy Horses Going Forward, Dressage Is An Art
(Listeners’ Choice)
Happy Horses Going Forward, Dressage Is An Art
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 (Peter Shaw) (086)
About Peter
– Peter is a Dressage Specialist Coach, Trainer, Coach Educator. He is also an A Level Dressage Judge and Judge Educator.
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Peter’s Favourite Inspirational Quotes
– If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are probably right.
– If you are given 24 h to live, who would you ring, and what would you say and why are you waiting?
Who Has Inspired Peter
– Elizabeth McMaster
– Ashley Jankowski
– Eric Lette
– Jo Brady
Recommended Books
– ‘Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion’ by Reiner Klimke
– Pony Club Manual
– Dressage for Beginners
– The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse: Manege Patterns (Howell reference books) by
About This Episode
– Peter discusses why it is important to be consistent and persistent. He takes us through winning the National Championships at 16 year s old, his teaching career and being a professional coach
Time Stamps
00:50 – If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are probably right.
00:55 – If you are given 24 h to live, who would you ring, and what would you say and why are you waiting?
05:58 – Riding bare back around the streets of Newcastle
08:05 – How visual learning is important, becoming irresistible to his horse ‘Mobs Lane’
11:45 – How Peter juggled a career and horses
14:00 – Why you need to be consistent and persistent
18:54 – Keep your mind on your riding in the moment, be clear with your horse
26:10 – Why having supporters is important
29:57 – Why winning the Australian Championships when Peter he was 16 years old
33:24 – How to improve your score by at least 15 percent. There are no shortcuts.
38:50 – Why keeping your head on straight, earning enough money to do it and coaching winners
42:00 – Good riding is good riding, good training is good training and good judging is good judging
47:12 – Why ‘Ahlerich: The Making of a Dressage World Champion’ by Reiner Klimke is a good book
50:22 – Taking photos of horses and people and coaching
57:30 – Be good as you can be, you don’t need to be perfect – be honest with your horse and then yourself
59:00 – Contact: see details below
Peter’s Contact Details
Phone: 0401 054 372 or +61 401 054 372
Email: peter.a.shaw@hotmail.com
Website: www.petershawdressage.com
Facebook: Peter Shaw
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