The Balanced Rider

The Cornerstone of Dianne's Balanced Riding Instruction follows the Classical Dressage principals of softness, lightness and harmony between horse and rider. It is a structured balance system for the rider to develop awareness of how the horse is moving underneath her/him, allowing the development of “feeling” and becoming one with the horse.
The aim is to create a Safe, Healthy and Confident Partnership between horse and rider ensuring pleasure for both participants. This Philosophy will assist riders from the timorous beginner to the experienced rider, from trial riders to competition riders, be it for Dressage, One Day Eventing, Showing or Show Jumping.
All horses will benefit from being ridden following the classical principles

About Di

Di has 35 years experience successfully competed in showing, dressage and one day events in Victoria and Queensland.
She has competed in time trial including win in 20 mile time trial.
Hunted with Melbourne Hunt club.
She has ridden in flat races and hay bale hurdles at picnic races and also trained the winner of the Tarwin Cup picnic races (Victoria).
Trained the winner of the Tarwin Cup steeple chase picnic races (Victoria).
Some of her accolades are;
- Southcoast Dressage Championships (Vic) - Preliminary Champion;
- Southcoast Dressage Championships (Vic) - Novice Champion;
- Other Preliminary & Elementary Championship in Victoria;
- Team member Westernport Dressage Club winning team at Vic State Teams competition at Werribee Park –Victoria;
- Placed in Inaugural QLD State Championship;
- Medium Freestyle Competition 2009;
Di has not only competed in dressage, showing, showjumping and one day eventing; she is also a judge since 1985 and reached the FEI (B) level in 1999.
Dianne began instructing at Pony Club in Victoria but started serious coaching in the early 1990's and is now qualified as a NCAS Coach (Level 1).
She has been trained by visiting overseas coaches and has also trained in Belgium and USA.

About Di

Coaching Services

These are some of the Teaching & Coaching services offered by Di;
- Private or Group sessions;
- Riding club tuition - all levels;
- Flat and Pole work;
- Riders returning after breaks (eg after children);
- Pleasure riders;
- Nervous riders;
- Form your own ladies groups;
- EA Certificate preparation;
- Lunging lessons by Arrangement;
- Dressage competition preparation ;
: - Test riding and presentation (Prep to FEI);
- Pony Dressage & Qisea.
The above services can be conducted at:
- our dressage facility, or
- on arena/property of your selection provided it meets appropriate safety requirements.

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Location

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We are located in Blackbutt which is SW of the Sunshine Coast and NW of Brisbane.