PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP Experienced organizing workshops, clinics, and educational events Founded Grow Grand Prix program with international shows and training Strong leadership from business ownership and program management Systematic lesson planning and progressive training programs Design rider development pathways from beginners through competitive Excellent organizational skills maintaining clean, safe facilities Professional communication with students, parents

40+ years FEI dressage competitor (Inter I), trained 4 horses to Grand Prix. Managed complete horse care, competition prep, travelling groom. Founded equestrian business. Teaching All Ages & Levels: Extensive experience instruct

FEI INTERNATIONAL COMPETITOR & HORSE TRAINER Elite Competition & Horse Development | 1980 - 2021 | 40+ Years Competed to FEI Inter I internationally in dressage plus decades of show jumping, providing credibility and real competitive experience. Trained four horses from young horses to training Grand Prix, demonstrating comprehensive progressive training methodology. Trained with world-class coaches: Rien van der Schaft (Netherlands), Peter Perlee (Netherlands), Gretha Hausmann (Germany), Klaus Balkenhol (Germany), Amy Stovold (UK). International training brings multiple teaching perspectives and classical riding principles. Understand competitive success from personal experience - can guide students authentically. Served as Chairperson of Provincial Dressage Committee, demonstrating leadership and commitment to sport development. Founded Grow Grand Prix initiative, hosting international shows and organizing training programs.

Elite horse care & competition turnout to 5-star standards. Expert competition preparation, travelling groom, CDI shows. Systematic horse training from young horses to FEI level. Teaching riders all ages & levels. Multi-discipline competitive background (dressage FEI Inter I + show jumping). Strong fundamentals: position, balance, rhythm, feel. Horse health expertise including pharmaceuticals. Calm with fit horses, detail-driven, safety-focused. International training (Netherlands, Germ

Warmbloods, thoroughbreds, saddlers. Flatowrk, dressage FEI, showjumping FEI, eventing, hunting

University of KwaZulu-Natal - BA: Political Science & English 40+ Years International Training: Netherlands, Germany, UK FEI Competition - Inter I Level + Show Jumping Extensive Teaching Experience - All Ages & Levels Four Horses Trained to Training Grand Prix Program Development & Event Organization First Aid available if required Equestrian certification through international training