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Memorial for Horse Trainer John Pinnell

Published on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in General

A memorial service for Duffys Forest horse breaker and trainer John Pinnell, who died in July aged 81, was held at Frenchs Forest Showground on Sunday, 9 September.

Frenchs Forest Agricultural and Horticultural Society president Wendy Taplin said Mr Pinnell was a master horseman who broke and trained thousands of horses for owners in the area for many years.

"He was on the management committee for Frenchs Forest Showground for Warringah Council for years and was the catalyst for the track put around the showground. He was also president of the Frenchs Forest Agricultural and Horticultural Society for years. He'll be sadly missed by a lot of people."

Horsezone's Jenny Goodwin remembers John Pinnell well, "He was a legend around Terrey Hills where I kept my horses when I was a teenager, then again about ten years later. John was one of those real horsemen who could help you solve any problems with your horse."

One area where John helped many people was with horses that were a problem to float. If you'd like to tap into some of John's knowledge, check out this dvd 'Floating/Trailering Your Horse' with John Pinnell, where John shows how to train your horse to use the float properly, without risk to him...or to you! He also made dvds 'Breaking to Saddle and Harness' and 'Dealing with Problem Horses'. Click here for more information on all John's dvds and his book 'Breaking to Saddle and Harness'.

John Pinnell was trained by the legendary J D Wilton, the first and probably the greatest Australian 'Horse Whisperer'.


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