30/01/2026
How lucky am I? 💛
Through my career as a Coach and Coach Educator, I have the absolute privilege of watching riders enter equestrian sport for the very first time—falling in love with horses and discovering all aspects of riding, horse ownership, education, and competition. As a coach educator, I also get the joy of training and mentoring riders as they step into coaching roles themselves.
Today was extra special because I got to combine both of those roles.
I first met Sarah and Oakey when Sarah was just 8 years old. Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the pleasure of coaching her through Interschool Equestrian and Equestrian Queensland programs—watching her grow in confidence, compete for the first time, progress to National Interschool level, and jump 120cm showjumps!
Sarah has quietly been working towards her Equestrian Australia Coaching qualifications. Today, I signed off a stack of EA assessment slips for Sarah as she continues her journey to becoming an EA Coach. For me, it truly feels like a full-circle moment: from a tiny rider on a cute little chestnut pony to a confident, capable horsewoman now working towards herself becoming a coach.
And that same cute chestnut pony—now 27 and happily retired—came out today to help Sarah complete some of those assessment activities. 🐴💫
So yes… how lucky am I? I get to do what I love and share that passion with others.
~ Coach Sasha (EA Level 2 General & Coach Educator)
