DEAN HOLDEN

Nickname:

Doey

Reside:

Nundle, NSW

Discipline:

Cutting

Family:

Wife Vicky and Daughter Marley

Hobbies:

Hunting and Fishing

Favourite Food:

Steak

Favourite Movie:

Me, myself and Irene

Favourite Books:

Quarter Horse News

First Horse:

White Shetland pony Rocket

Current Horses:

My 2011 show team is:
Futurity (3yr old) – CD Roannie Oak
Derby (4yr old) – Playin Moore
Classic (5 & 6 yr old) – SOS Radar and Chances Smart Little Rooster

Career Highlights:

West Texas Futurity Champion 2004

Victorian Futurity Champion 2008

Goondiwindi Futurity Champion 2010

Q11 NCHA Open Cutting Co-Champion

Finalist NCHA Open Futurity (USA)

Finalled at all major aged events.

Aspirations:

To work with and train my horses to the best of their ability and be the best horseman that I can be.

Superstitions:

I believe we make our own luck...

Any major injuries:

Injury free

Advice for aspiring riders:

Work hard and stay focused. Enjoy what you are doing.

Most admired sportsperson:

My brother, cutting horse trainer, Corey Holden.

If you could invite 5 people

to dinner who would it be

& why:

Jim Carey – Bring some laughs to the table.
My Wife – Because it wouldn’t be the same without her.
My Daughter – Because she always makes me laugh.
Clint Allen – He is my best friend and also one of the best trainers and money earners in the world right now.
Barack Obama – He has a very interesting story of strength and belief. 

Dean uses the following feeds for his horses: