NATASHA JONES - BIOGRAPHY

Trainee Teacher Approved by the "School of Légèreté". (www.classicaldressage.net.au)

My Passion for dressage was sparked after travelling overseas and witnessing the European Dressage scene. I have travelled extensively and made it my priority to visit as many riding establishments that time and circumstances allowed. The Spanish riding school, Flinge in Sweden, The Danish riding school and many private yards throughout Germany, Holland and the UK. I have also
(Moses, competition name Valdi) received instruction at Molly Sivewright's yard, The Talland School of Equitation. Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK.

I have owned a riding school which fundamentally funded lessons from various instructors. These include Uwe Spenlen, Anna Auer, Harry Bolt, Clemens Dierks, Claire Ballantyne, Bjarne Elefsen, Alison King to name a few.
I have had regular lessons with Julia Battams (Australia's National Coach for Para-Olympic team) and Ro Jelbart, both Level 2 EFA coaches. The classical prinicples of dressage have been instilled in me by Manolo and Jose Mendez over many years. (These brothers trained for the royal Spanish family.)

As far as horses, I have had my share of complicated horses. My first FEI horse was given to me. Moses taught me the feel for all the Grand Prix movements. He was a very sensitive horse that didn't cope in the competition setting but was eager to please in the comfort of home. The second FEI horse was effectively trained under the instruction of Edgar Lichtwark, Rocky liked standing on his hind legs.

I have taught many pupils over the years and enjoy giving my students light bulb moments. I am a Critical Care Nurse by profession and tend to be very analytical when studying the finer points of riding. I like to teach the cause and effect of the rider. The reason behind why we are asking our horses for certain movements, taking into consideration the global picture. I aim for the rider to ride in harmony with the horse, in self carriage.
Now I am enjoying the journey after being selected as a School of Légèreté teacher.

CURRENT QUALIFICATIONS

2009 EFA Level One Dressage Riding
2009 EFA Introductory Coaching
2008 Introductory Riding Certificate
2008 Introductory Horse Management
2002 Ceftificate (IV) Assessment and Workplace Training
2000 AHRC Level O
1997 Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Critical Care)
1995 Bachelor of Nursing

PRICES

Private lessons $60

Semi~private $35 per rider

Please forward any enquiries to me via email or telephone.
Email: [click here to email me]
Telephone: 0410 716 344