You Don’t Have to Have a Superstar to Have a Lot of Fun on a Horse
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You Don’t Have to Have a Superstar to Have a Lot of Fun on a Horse
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This interview was previously published in 2018 Tim Calkin (129)
About Tim
– Tim has a background in dressage, showjumping and eventing in a couple of countries. He is a trainer, coach and coach educator. He specializes in dressage and breeding performance horses at his property at Badger Creek in Victoria.
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Tim’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– “Your training should enable your horse to be able to do what you want it to do” Miguel Tavora
Who Has Inspired Tim
– Mrs Q
– Eric Lyndon
– Miguel Tavora
– Tim Grubb
– Lucinda Green
– Maddie Bevan
Recommended Books
– ‘New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat’ by F. Baucher
– ‘My Horses, My Teachers’ by Alois Podhajsky
About This Episode
– Tim discusses how he enjoys the challenge of working with horses and riders and how knowledge is important.
Time Stamps
00:56 – Your training should enable your horse to be able to do what you want it to do
02:02 – How Tim’s Aunt started his interest in horses with riding lessons in Australia
03:29 – Heather Hall Riding School and his experiences
05:44 – Determination, absolutely wanted to do it.
06:38 – Working with a horse is like solving a puzzle. Every day there is a new challenge
07:30 – How Miguel and other people have inspired Tim
11:17 – ‘Hoppy’ a Spanish Mare inspired Tim
13:57 – Receiving his British Horse Society Instructors Certificate & about teaching two Aboriginal girls from the Youth Justice System
16:44 – Square peg in a round hole, no money.
17:51 – Lessons to overcome challenge – Never give up and constantly explore new avenues
19:36 – You need to know your subject. Knowledge is power
21:53 – Books recommended by Tim
22:46 – 3 year old filly by Sandre and helping disadvantaged children to prevent the gang culture.
25:15 – Knowledge, ride, watch and read.
26:15 – Contact: see details below
Tim’s Contact Details
Phone: 0419 599 661 or +61 419 599 661
Email: tim.calkin@bigpond.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.calkin
Music
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