Oct 24, 2017
International Consultant and Coach for Para-equestrian and Riding for the Disabled
About Mary Longden
- Mary's life's work has taken her to many countries where she has
taught Three Day Event, Para Equestrian, Special Olympic an RDA
riders. At home and when visiting other countries she teaches
riders and coaches from all disciplines, Coach education is of
particular interest to her
She was an FEI Three Day Event judge, She also judged at Para Equestrian World Championships and at the Sydney Paralympics. In 2012 she gave up judging to allow more time for coaching and coach education.
Combining therapy and sport she has been Vice President of the International body FRDI (now known as HETI), and was on the first FEI Para Equestrian committee. She is presently on the HETI Educational Committee.
Over the years she has worked in Australia, Canada, Dubai, England, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Taiwan and the US. She has presented at many conferences, workshops and clinics.
Mary was brought up in England before living in Ireland for a year, Canada for six years and then settling outside Melbourne in Australia.
Her qualifications include a Masters degree in Special education; an Allied Health qualification' the British Horse Society Instructor; the Equestrian Australia level 3 coach and Coach Educator; and the Australian RDA coach and coach educator.
Mary's Favourite Inspirational Quote
- Difficulty is no excuse for failure
Who Has Inspired Mary
- Reiner Klimke - he had such a natural talent for training and
performance
About This Episode
Mary talks about the challenges of teaching volunteers with no
horse experience, and her joys of working with disabled riders
Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on
www.HorseChats.com/MaryLongden
Music
BenSound.com