6th - International Dressage Rider and Instructor - Chantal Wigan

Chantal Wigan, from Brisbane in Queensland, has been closely associated with every discipline within the Equine industry. She has been competing, winning, studying and following her passion of horses for most of her adult life and has proven that an unknown can also rise to the top. Chantal believes that the most important qualities of a rider are dedication, a positive attitude, and a true love of horses.

 

After previous stints in Europe and teaching dressage in Australia from 2003 to 2006, Chantal set her sights abroad and relocated to Germany where she trained and competed on the European dressage circuit for over three years.  Now Chantal has returned to Australia, where she had a great entry back onto the Australian circuit with her lovely horse Ferero, who she has owned for three years, with a Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifier win at Equitana 2010.

 

Chantal attained her BHS intermediate instructors’ certificate in 1997 and is once again keen to teach dressage in Australia .  When asked what she loves most about teaching, Chantal says, "I have been fortunate to have had very experienced and renowned instructors teaching me and have travelled to the best stables across Europe.  I believe it is only fair that I share this wealth of knowledge I have gathered over my life.  I think it would be a great opportunity for the Australian dressage community to use my knowledge and train future riders the correct way.   I also believe that our future hopes lie with our young riders and I am very keen to inject myself into that arena.  I enjoy the reward of seeing a student succeed and for them to form a harmonious bond with their horse".

 

Currently on track with refurbishment of her training facility in Brisbane, Chantal is looking into developing  scholarships for young riders as part of a new innovative program to help Australian dressage develop.  She is also looking to take in more horses for training when the facility is completed.  In conjunction with her stable, Chantal will compete on the Australian circuit with the intention to win the World Cup position for Australia in 2012.  She will also be working on gaining a position on the Olympic Dressage Team for the London 2012 games.

 

To find out more about Chantal or to contact her regarding dressage truition or horse training visit www.chantalwigan.com