TEAM HYGAIN - JENNY GEHRKE

Recent Performances:

2007:

• Qld Elite squad member APH Magma
• Qld Development Squad with Gitane
• Qld Development Squad with Femme Sateen
• Runner up Qld Medium Horse of the Year - Gitane
  
  
• Winner EFA Qld 'Coach of the Year' Award
  
  
  • Students coached at International Level - Jayden Brown who has won the Trans Tasman Derby, the Advanced and Prix St George Championships at both the NSW and QLD Young Rider Championships.
    
    
  • I also coach 2 students that are QLD Dressage Squad members and 1 QLD Young Rider Eventing Squad Elite Level member, 2 dressage judges and other qualified coaches
    
    
  • Other successful results recorded at competitions from many other students.

Previous Performance Highlights

• Qld A squad member.
• Qld Advanced Horse of the Year.
• QLD runner up Prix St George Horse of the Year.
• National Advanced Championship 4th overall.
• National Prix St George Challenge 5th.
• Member Qld A Team National Championships. 2nd place getters in state team event.
• Placing's at State and National Championships.
• Placing's and winnings at many local competitions
• Sponsored on a trip to Germany to purchase two dressage horses to import to Australia to train and compete in Dressage.
• Coach and trainer of 3 members of the Qld Young Rider Squad
• Qld Prix St George Horse of the Year 2004 with APH Magma.
• Winner of Australian Novice Champion 2005 with Gitane.
• Coach and trainer of several members of state and young rider squad members over the last ten years

When did you first start riding?

• I started riding when I was seven years old.

First horse:

• My first pony was a part Arab pony who was bred on Gunawarra Station in Far North QLD.
• My first Real Dressage horse was a warmblood mare called Contessa. She was a state champion and member of the state squad

Describe your typical day?

• A typical winters day for me is to get up around 6.30 and feed horses. I then pack my son off to school then ride my three horses. I then coach until school ends. I usually have a short time with my son then give coach training sessions in the evening. In summer I get up at 4.30am and ride all the horses before it gets too hot, then coach in the late afternoon and evening.

Any Other Pets?

• I have a dog and two cats who think they are dogs.

Your best Horse?

• I cannot pick my best horse. They are all different and all special.

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

• My favourite horse of all time is Rembrandt. He is the reason that I ride dressage.

Your favourite Food?

•  My favourite food is fruit of any kind         

Your Favourite Drink?

• My favourite drink is water           

Your favourite Song?

• My favourite song changes weekly. I love U2 but am currently into Alex Lloyd and James Blunt.

Your favourite TV Show and Movie?

• Favourite TV show is House and favourite movie is To kill a Mockingbird

Your best horse event & Why?

• The horse event that I enjoy competing at the most is the National Championships, mostly because of the venue but also because it is always a well run show.

• My favourite horse event to watch would be the World Cup Final.

What other hobbies do you have?

• Other hobbies include homemaking, gardening, being a mum and being a Polocrosse supporter.

Person you most admire?

• The Sports person that I most admire does change from time to time but currently Roger Federer

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

• In the next five years I would like to continue to train my horses through the grades in Dressage and remain competitive at a National level.  

HYGAIN Feed or Supplements You Currently Use and why?

• I have fed all of my Dressage horses Release and Flexion for the last four years. I ride Mares and the high levels of Vitamin E and Selenium in the Release have meant that I have never had any problems with horses tying-up. The horses always look fantastic and they love their feed.

What is the best thing about having a horse?

• The best thing about having a horse is have the chance to ride these beautiful creatures and develop a relationship of trust and respect with them.

Ideal Retreat?

• My ideal retreat is anywhere where I do not have to do the cooking so long as my Husband and son are there with me.

Words of Wisdom

• Remember that there is more to being a successful rider than just the riding. Make sure that you have a great support team behind you and that you feed your horses a great product like Hygain Release.

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