Horsemans Rendezvous - A Not To Be Missed Event!

Jose Mendez Colleen Brook

Rob Lawson

Tony Lander

What do a champion showjumper, a winning reiner, and a top dressage horse have in common? Answer: a rock-solid foundation. On the other hand, what do a bombproof trail horse, a faithful kids pony and a horse that is truly your partner and friend have? Answer: exactly the same thing - a rock-solid foundation. 

Whether it is international level competition you are aiming for or a reliable, fun, mess-around pony (or any level of horse in between) the Rendezvous in March is where you want to be. This two-day event won’t resemble anything ever seen before. Four brilliant equestrians will be demonstrating the full spectrum of training in their respective disciplines, from beginning basics through to the artistic and athletic peak of performance; all in the intimate setting of the Sydney International Equestrian Centre’s indoor arena, where you will be able to personally interact with them.

Rob Lawson is one of this nation’s top reining competitors and coaches. He has ridden, trained and shown in the United States, Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland. In 2000 he proudly represented Australia in the reining demonstration team at the Sydney Olympics. Rob’s training and coaching is in high demand and at the Rendezvous you will have up-close access as he demonstrates reining and shares his secrets to becoming a partner with your horse.

Colleen Brook has represented Australia worldwide in her impressive show jumping career. Having ridden over 100 World Cup competitions in Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, she has trained multiple 3-star eventing and show jumping winners proving that her consistent training methods work on all her horses. On the second day of the Rendezvous you will be able to ask questions directly of Colleen, and of all the presenters, about how she has become such an amazing trainer.

Few Australian horsemen have not heard the name Jose Mendez. Born in Spain, Jose rose through the ranks to become a trainer and instructor at the Royal School of Equestrian Art, represented his country many times in dressage and now, as one of the world’s leading instructors in Classical Dressage, we are truly fortunate that he calls Australia his home. At the Horsemans Rendezvous you will watch brilliant demonstrations of not only his own riding and training, but also get an intimate look at how he coaches others from foundation to the exquisite art of classical dressage.

Tony Lander is Australia’s leading Horse-Human Relationship Specialist and Principal of International Horsemans Institute. Unlike most equine professionals, Tony didn’t grow up with horses; he negotiated the maze of equestrian education as an adult, and over years of a progressive and sometimes painful process, developed from a person with zero knowledge to travelling the world as an instructor. He became one of the elite 4 - star Parelli Instructors, also studying other top riders/trainers such as Philippe Karl and Colleen Kelly. Tony has developed a completely unique and absolutely revolutionary tool called E.Q.S., Equine Quality System, that allows any horse person of any level to read, communicate with and train horses safely, even if you are coming into horses as an adult, just like he did. At the Horsemans Rendezvous you will see why this incredible application could change the face of riding and training forever.

The Horsemans Rendezvous will be a two-day event where you will first get to watch each of these four professionals demonstrate their training and horsemanship. On Sunday you will have a ringside seat as you watch each of the coaches work with one or two of their students. There will be time for you to have direct access to these amazing experts and ask questions about the secrets you have always wanted to know. Finally, there may even be time for some play, where the presenters get to cut loose and have a little fun with their horses and with each other.

Sydney International Equestrian Centre Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of March 2014 is the place to be. Be enlightened, be educated, be inspired. Discover the secrets of great horsemanship, whether you want to rise to the top of your chosen discipline or develop the relationship with your horse that you have only ever dreamed about.

Tickets on sale through Ticketek, go to www.myhorseman.com for more information and the Ticketek link.