From Olympics to T.V. Reality Star
(Listeners’ Choice)
From Olympics to T.V. Reality Star
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 (Russell Johnstone) (073)
About Russell
– Russell is a showjumping specialist rider, trainer and coach. He is has also been successful International Competitor in many Grand Prix Showjumping events and won a World Cup Qualifier. Russell was an Australian representative in the Europe Nations Cup and rode at the Atlanta Olympics.
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Russell’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– The harder I work, the luckier I get
– The old saying that practice makes perfect is not true, only perfect practice makes perfect
Who Has Inspired Russell
– Russell’s Father
– Vince Corvi
– Peter Mullins
– Art Uytendaal
Recommended Books
– The Man Who Listen to Horses by Monty Roberts
About This Episode
– Russell discusses the challenge of making a living out of a sport and the joy of competing at the Atlanta Olympics
Time Stamps
00:50 – The harder I work, the luckier I get – the old saying that practice makes perfect is not true, only perfect practice makes perfect
01:48 – Russell’s memories of horses and his grandfather
03:05 – Horses at Meandarra, 450 kms west of Brisbane
03:42 – Having a passion and empathy with horses
04:50 – Working with horses as a career, competing as a sport
06:20 – Core trainers
07:18 – About ‘Contrast’
07:35 – Walking into the opening ceremony at the Olympics
08:10 – Over riding – you cannot make them jump
09:40 – Making a living in the sport
10:45 – About Australian coaches
11:30 – Monty Roberts book
12:40 – Reality TV show about training race horses to equestrian ‘Jump Off’
15:35 – Learn off the best
16:34 – Contact: see details below
Russell’s Contact Details
Phone: 0408 039 756 or +61 408 039 756
Email: russell@victorianshowjumpingstables.com
Website: www.victorianshowjumpingstables.com
Facebook: Victorian Showjumping Stables
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