TEAM HYGAIN - FRANCESCA CHRISTIE

• Elmdale Park Poise, L.A., Elmdale Park Ambiants, Elmdale Park Cosmopolitan, Mind Games, Magnifque, Dashing, Barrington Park Giselle, Mirinda Oliver Twist and to many more to mention

• HYGAIN Masters Horse of Year winner 2006
• VASA Horse of the Year 2006
• Many State Titles Horse of the Year
• Reserve Champion Hack Canberra 2006
• Best Novice Hack, Canberra 2006
• Pope Cup, Canberra 2006

Best Performance:

• Many National and Royal Show Champions over many years

When did you first start riding?

• I first started riding when I was 4yrs old

First horse?

• A horse called Newspaper

Describe your typical day?

• It never ends

Any Other Pets?

• Lulu and Katie which are 2 foxies, Franny the whippet, Paris and Kat the burmise cats and Tillie the moggie cat.

Your best Horse?

• Scoota (Elmdale Park Poise), Dresden Park Renee, L.A. but I love them all. My sole mate and Divorce horse is Scoota, Elmdale Park Poise

What is your favourite Horse of all time & Why? (anyone’s)

• The Horse that made me hooked on showing when I sat as a little girl and watched Victoria Park Georgie Girl

Your favourite Food?

• Lobster, Coral Sea Trout

Your Favourite Drink?

• Cristal Champagne..... but on a normal day nothing but N.Z.s best sav blanc

Your favourite Song?

• There is never one for me.... but right now it is......... no, not telling as you will hear it at the Nationals this year, or you could ask scoota for a hint.....

Your favourite TV Show and Movie?

• Law & Order, and Moulin Rougue

Your best horse event & Why?

• Brisbane for the warmth, Canberra for the no sleep and helpful staff - actually Brisbane for the same as most nights are only 1hr sleeps. I have been known to fall asleep at tables and have no idea how I made to bed (thank god for good friends). Adelaide for the arena in the morning, and like Brisbane many great class to give everyone a go. Sydney for the beautiful clean bathroom and also that we all like to win there. Melbourne let me think........I think lets wait and see what happens this Year! The Horse of The Year is an Honour to win at. Clearly I am having a problem deciding as they all have a special moment for me. I am very privileged to have had great moments at all and hope for many more.

What other hobbies do you have?

• Dancing and trying to sing to my very special friends while dancing round the table

Person you most admire?

• People that open there minds and have a go

What do you want to achieve in the next 5 years?

• That I can give as much back as I have been lucky enough to have learnt.

HYGAIN Feed or Supplements You Currently Use and why?

• I use ICE, MicrBarley and Release fo feeds as well as RBO-elite oil, REGAIN electrolytes, RECUPERATE pastes for when my horses are not eating at Royal Shows and Flexion for joint supplementation. I also use Sport Horse the Vitamin and Mineral supplement. My horses look the best they have ever looked since I started using HYGAIN many years ago

What is the best thing about having a horse?

• Its my passion.......

Ideal Retreat?

• Thats a dream - I have no time!

Words of Wisdom...

• Follow your dream and open your mind