Vaulting and Riding for all Ages and Abilities
(Listeners’ Choice)
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 2018 Pip Tonkin (043)
About Pip
– Pip is a vaulting specialist instructor and also teaches beginners and Pony Club children. Both Pip’s parents rode so she started with horses early.
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Pip’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Horses are made to be horses – Franz Mairinger
– Every time you ride, you’re either teaching or un-teaching your horse – Gordon Wright
Who Has Inspired Pip
– Bert & Marion Hartog
– Nick Hartog
– Pip’s own students
Recommended Authors
– Miguel Tavora
– Tom Roberts
– Franz Mairinger
– Sally Swift (Centred Riding)
About This Episode
– Pip discusses vaulting, coaching and enjoyment of riding
Time Stamps
00:55 – Pip’s favourite quotes
01:35 – How Pip’s godmother started Pip with horses
03:34 – What Pip said about are you prepared to work hard
04:25 – How working with horses started as a hobby and turned into a profession
05:40 – How horse vaulting started
07:28 – People who influenced Pip
08:16 – How Northern Tyson influenced Pip
09:22 – How her pupils achieve and other little things
10:42 – Why you need to sit on horse correctly and what to do to achieve this
13:10 – Recommended Authors
14:25 – Why routine is important
15:08 – Pony Club – leasing horses Pip’s students
16:41 – Be safe and have fun
17:34 – Contact: see details below
Pip’s Contact Details
Phone: 0415 726 428 or +61 415 726 428
Email: piptonkin@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/tonkinequestrian/
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Also Listen To
135 – Pip Tonkin 2 – “Ten Ways to Make Lessons More Fun and Focused”
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