Riders Are In Too Much of a Hurry, It Takes Time to Establish Basic Training
(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 2017 (Polly-ann Huntington) (092)
About Pollyann
– Pollyann is a eventing specialist, coach and coach educator. She is also an A Level Judge, Judge Educator and Mentor, as well as an Eventing Four Star Judge and Technical Delegate. Polly also breeds through bred Sagamore Stallions
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Pollyann’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Less is more (Edgar Litchwark)
Who Has Inspired Pollyann
– Pollyann’s Mum
– Jolly
– Lady Hugh Russell
– Bertie Hill
– Dick Stillwell
– Richard Mead
– Stucklerburgers
– Rubens (Aachen)
Recommended Books
– Das Dressur Pferd by Harry Boldt
About This Episode
– Pollyann discusses the need to be patient and not to hurry the learning process.
Time Stamps
01:00 – Less is more
01:50 – When Edgar Litchwark came over to Western Australia
01:40 – When Pollyann met “Honey” the two year old pony
04:08 – How Pollyann started her riding career
06:00 – Why proper education is essential
09:04 – How ‘Honey’, ‘Trace Star’ and other horses who influenced Pollyann
11:32 – How coming 48th in dressage and 2nd in cross country in the UK
12:11 – How being a working pupil and finances can be a challenge
16:00 – Be prepared to do the basics and not rush the process
17:35 – Why riders are in a hurry and the need to spend time at each level
20:00 – Harry Boldt book
20:41 – Catching up with other judges and friends
21:30 – If I knew then, what I know now
22:12 – Contact: see details below
Pollyann’s Contact Details
Phone: 0439 711 321 or +61 439 711 321
Email: delamerie@bigpond.com
Facebook: Pollyann Huntington
https://www.facebook.com/Delamerie-Park
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