"Taking the warmblood stallion, Premonition, from 60cm to 4 star in three years. He had an amazing record and when he was on song, was an unstoppable force."

"Because Premonition's combined dressage (with HYGAIN rider, Emma Flavelle-Watts) and eventing record was so impressive, he was the cover photo for the Hannoverian magazine in both Germany and USA.

"It was great that the horse was recognised for his feats."

"My first interstate trip to the Lochinvar 3DE in the mid 90s. It was on my first serious horse, Alchemy.

"He was one of the youngest horses in the field and I was competing against a lot of high profile riders that I had read a lot about. I just didn't want to make a fool of myself.

"He led from start to finish in the 1 star class ( 2 star in today's terms). While it wasn't at a high level, it gave me a huge confidence boost."

(Highlight as a parent/rider/coach)

"Premonition spent a long time out with injury and when he came back (as a gelding) it was decided my 15 year old daughter, Isabelle, could ride him.

"It was a great test of her skills, his training and rideability, and our patience.

"I got great satisfaction and a huge thrill as she followed the same path in both Preliminary and 1 star level. At all events the dressage and showjumping was super, but the crosscountry was the test.

"Their first event was clear and safe being almost a minute over time. Second event was again clear but now approximately 20 seconds over time, and at the Third event, clear, classy and under time.

"I was very proud and satisfied for so many reasons."

"As a coach, any time my pupils have success, which does not necessarily mean winning, gives a great sense of satisfaction.

"Especially those that have had to work hard for a while, I get a real thrill for them."