Holiday Camps are always very popular here at Johnson Equestrian and it is a good idea to book early to avoid missing out.
There will be four Holiday Camps in January 2015 on :

1. Tuesday Cancelled
2. Thursday 15th January 2015
3. Tuesday 20th January 2015
4. Thursday 22nd January 2015

You can find a link to a booking form http://www.teamj.com.au/camps.html
Payment and completed booking form will secure your position.


To find out more about camps  or training at #JohnsonEquestrian, call Chrissie on 0412 405079 or George on 0431 212661 for more details or send us a contact request.

To see a collection of photo albums from previous camps click here.

We have had such a terrific year of Coach Training here at #JohnsonEquestrian and now there are only four days of coach training left for 2014.  

These are Wednesday 26th November, 3rd December, 10th December and 17th December.

We will be resuming on Wednesday 14th January 2015.

Whether you need to complete your current level of coach training, get started on the next level, do a familiarisation clinic or an updating clinic, we can help you.

To learn more about #Coachtraining  at #JohnsonEquestrian take a look at http://www.teamj.com.au/coach-training.html Or call Chrissie on 0412 405079 or George on 0431 212661 or email us [email protected] for more details.

Johnson Equestrian would like to congratulate Danny Mayson for successfully completing her EA NCAS Level 1 Coaching Certificate. Danny was a wonderful trainee, always attentive and so interactive and it was a pleasure to work with her. We asked her to share her reflections on the training process that led her to becoming a fully accredited coach.

What was your riding and horse background?

My first riding experience was on a Sunday afternoon when my grandparents took me to Hampstead Heath in London to ride the donkeys!!!!!  This then became a regular weekend outing.  I begged my parents to let me have riding lessons.  I started riding at a wonderful riding school in Mill Hill where I lived and went on to spend the next 8 years of my life there, first as a student, then working and finally teaching there.

From there I got a job with an international showjumper and spent the next few years “on the road”.  I learnt so much in my role as a groom and loved the lifestyle and the excitement of competition.

What motivated you to do our coach training?

I had a very large break from horses and it wasn’t until I had my own children, two girls, that horses reappeared in my life.  Both the girls love show jumping and we now own 4 horses.   

I have spent a lot of time teaching the girls and their friends and rediscovered that I loved the coaching role.  So when we arrived in Sydney and I was introduced to Christine at Johnson Equestrian, I decided to further my skills and enrol in her Coach Training program. 

How was your coach training experience?

Christine was very personable and encouraging and made the whole process easy.  The course was very adaptable and accommodating allowing for changes in schedules and learning abilities.  I found the interaction with all the different students and instructors such a great sounding board with a huge variety of knowledge in all areas. 

What advice do you have for aspiring coach trainees starting out?

I would advise anyone starting their training to spend as much time as possible around Christine Johnson and Colleen Brook, as their depth of knowledge and their ability to impart their experience is invaluable.

Where to now for you?

I am hoping to start teaching soon and am really looking forward to putting my new learnt techniques into action!!!!!


Coach Training is on every Wednesday at #JohnsonEquestrian. Come along and join our interactive training group. You can train and be assessed for your EA Riding, Horse management and coaching certificates to all levels. You can bring your horse or ride one of ours. Cost is $90 per head. Time is from 10am to 2pm. To find out more Call Chrissie on 0412 405079 or George on 0431 212661 or email us [email protected]  


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