Breathe and Relax to Achieve a Harmonious Connection with Horses
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Breathe and Relax to Achieve a Harmonious Connection with Horses
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 March 2018 (Sharna Kirkham) (179)
About Sharna
– Sharna is a specialist vaulting coach, FEI vaulting lunger and has competed four times internationally. She will be competing in Germany in July 2018.
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Sharna’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Be good and tell everyone, be great and they will tell you
Who Has Inspired Sharna
– Students over 25 years
– Local and International Coaches
Recommended Author
– Monty Roberts
About This Episode
– Sharna discusses why it is import to take time with each horse as they all have their own history and personality. She also talks about going to Germany as part of an exchange program.
Time Stamps
00:58 – Be good and tell everyone, be great and they will tell you
01:38 – Trailing riding along Dudley Beach with her mum
02:49 – Sharna’s Mum is a RDA riding instructor
03:33 – Taking your time with each horse, show respect, each horse has their own history
04:39 – Teaching vaulting – dance, riding, gymnastics is not a prerequisite – having a 5 star attitude is.
05:39 – Horses, friendships, life lessons
06:33 – Students over 25 years and coaches (local and international)
07:39 – Breathe and relax and develop a harmonious connection with the horse Frank Spadinger
09:05 – How ‘Ben’ has inspired Sharna
11:21 – Being recoginsed as Volunteer of the Year in the EA Community and EA Community Coach of the year
12:13 – Injuries to athletes and horses – having back up plans
13:40 – Improving flexibility and strength
14:43 – Having confidence in your skills in lunging (vaulting)
15:31 – All horse books and a fan of Monty Roberts
16:31 – Going to Germany as part of a vaulting exchange
17:26 – Always try, never give up and never hesitate to ask for help from someone you respect
17:51 – Contact: see details below
Sharna’s Contact Details
Phone: 0407 291 637 or +61 407 291 637
Email:
Facebook: Sharna Kirkham or Hunter Valley Vaulting Team
Music
BenSound.com
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