You Can’t Be A Part Time Rider If You Want To Complete At A High Level
(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 Sidney Roberts (329)
About Sidney
– Sidney was the horse riding double for Nicole Kidman in movie ‘Australia’ and was on the Gold Medal Winning Team at the Australian Youth Olympic Games. Sidney was born in South Africa and moved to Australia when she was 6 years old.
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Sidney’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– The harder the work, the luckier you get
Who Has Inspired Sidney
– Steve Gladstone
– Charlotte Inglis
Recommended Books
– ‘Training Showjumpers’ by Anthony Paalman
About This Episode
– Sidney discusses the importance of building a bond with your horse and being open minded by listening to what others say.
Time Stamps
01:20 – Working as Nicole Kidman’s riding double on the movie ‘Australia’
02:11 – The harder you work the luckier you get
04:06 – Working with Steve Gladstone learning to spend time with your horse to develop the bond and achieve the results with the horse. Three S’s – Submission, Straight and Suppleness
05:05 – Riding in a saddle like a chair in South Africa
06:00 – How Sidney’s mother inspired her to become a showjumper
07:48 – Love, dedication, passion, work ethic, can do attitude, resilience to whatever comes up
09:12 – Working with an incredible animal and building a bond with the animal. The active lifestyle, travelling and meeting influential people
10:10 – How Steve Gladstone, Charlotte Inglis and other amazing people have inspired Sidney
11:35 – Each horse has its own personality
12:10 – How ‘Edward’ inspired Sidney
16:15 – Representing Australia overseas
19:07 – Clear round at the Gold Series on ‘Edward’
19:33 – It takes time, effort and money to reach a level, also helps to have a back up plan
21:57 – Have patience and listen to experienced people, the good and the bad
23:02 – Worrying about what others think and are doing. Concentrate on yourself
24:46 – ‘Training Showjumpers’ by Anthony Paalman
26:10 – 60 horses on that Sidney’s Partner and his brother are breeding. Sidney has 6 horses and 2 on the way and breaking in young stock
27:55 – Love dealing with horses and the lifestyle. Enjoy it!
28:25 – Contact: see details below
Sidney’s Contact Details
Phone: 0488 004 433 or +61 488 004 433
Email: sidneyjaneroberts@gmail.com
Music
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