International Show Jumper and World Cup Competitor, Now Supporting Riders to Achieve their Dreams
International Showjumper and World Cup Competitor
About Robert
– EA NCAS Level 2 General
– EA NCAS Level 3 Showjumping Specialist Coast
– Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
– EA Coach Educator
– Competed at National Level in Dressage, Eventing and Showjumping
– Competed at International Level in Eventing and Showjumping
– Represented Australia in Showjumping and both Queensland and NSW in Eventing
– Rode and competed in Europe in 2001 – 2002
– EA Coach of the Year
– EA Representative International coaches Forum in UK
– EA Representative FEI Developing Equestrian Nations Program
Robert acknowledges that he has had the privilege to coach many wonderfully talented riders over his career, many who have gone on to become successful riders and coaches. He believes that no one person ever trains a rider or coach but they are a sum of their experiences . Robert also believes that he has inspired many to commit to the sport, pursue their equestrian dreams and reach their aspirational goals.
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Robert’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Nothing is Imposssible
Who Has Inspired Robert
– Tina Wommelsdorf
– George Sanna
– Wayne Roycroft
– Sir Mark Todd
Inspirational Horses
– Kavanna
– Whiz Kid
– Cognac (Robert’s first Grand Prix Horse)
Recommended Book
– Principles of Riding – German Equestrian Federation
– Hunter Seat Equitation – George Morris
About This Episode
– Robert talks about following his favourite quote to achieve his dreams, riding and competing at an international level.
He fondly remembers starting out as a working student for two high level coaches who set the foundations for him, saying about how he felt that he valued this training more because he had to work so hard for it.
Time Stamps
01:19 – Favourite Quote ‘Nothing is Impossible’
03:40 – Robert’s first memories with horses
05:19 – How dogged determination, resilience and a thick skin have helped Robert
06:10 – The need for top quality horse flesh
07:19 – People who have influenced Robert
10:02 – Talented horses who have influenced Robert
13:43 – Proudest moment
16:01 – Training Tip
18:18 – Recommended Book
19:35 – What the future holds
20:20 – Philosophy
21:35 – Contact details
Robert’s Contact Details
Phone: 0405 553 944 or +61 405 553 944
Email: rjsireland@gmail.com
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