Showjumping Hall of Fame Inductee –
Outstanding Contribution to the Sport of Showjumping
(Listeners’ Choice)
Showjumping Hall of Fame Inductee – Outstanding Contribution to the Sport of Showjumping
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 Susie Hutchison (017)
About Susie
– Susie started to ride at Flintridge Riding Club when she was five years old. Under the watchful eye of her coach Jimmy Williams, Susie won every horseman finals offered on the West Coast of USA.
She turned professional at the age of 18, going on to win approximately Grand Prix competitions and to represent her country in six World Cup Finals and the World Equestrian Games.
She has been nominated in both the Hunter Hall of Fame and the Showjumping Hall of Fame.
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Susie’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– No Guts, No Glory
Who Has Inspired Susie
– Jimmy Williams
– George Morris
– Rodney Jenkins
– Bernie Traurig
– Paul Schockemohle
– Alvin Schockemohle
– The Wittakers
– Nick Skelton
Horses Who Have Influenced Susie
– Difficult horses have taught her the most
– Best Bet
– Samsung Woodstock
Recommended Book
– Give Your Horse a Chance by Lt. Col. A.L. d’Endrody (The Bible)
About This Episode
Susie talks about her memories of following horses from a Summer Camp to the Riding Club where Jimmy Williams was. Jimmy was Susie’s mentor and best friend and an inspiration to her and she has many fond memories of him.
Susie talks about cherishing the horses and loving them for the way they are, as individuals. She tells a great story about the conversation she had with her college when she was going away to horse shows for ten days.
The attention to details and her love of her profession is clear as she generously gives her advice through out this interview.
Time Stamps
01:12 – About riding at Flint Ridge with Jimmy Williams
02:02 – What Susie has tattooed on her arm
03:40 – When Susie decided to become a professional rider
04:20- What Susie’s college told her when she was going to horse shows for ten days
05:15 – Core skills required for working in the horse industry
07:30 – What Susie had but others didn’t
08:30 – How the best horses and the best riders in the world did things differently
09:01 – Other people who have influenced Susie
10:28 – Horses who influenced her the most
12:40 – Proudest moment
13:14 – Training tip and recommended book
15:41 – The formula to establish a clock in riders’ heads
17:02 – What the future holds
17:45 – Philosophy
17:56 – Contact details (below)
Susie’s Contact Details
Phone: (951) 217 – 3933
Email: 1917bullet@gmail.com
Facebook Facebook.com/susan.hutchison1
Website: www.susanhutchisonstable.com
When Susie is a return guest on Horse Chats, what question would you like to ask her?
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