COACHING STATEMENT

I am an NCAS EFA Level 1 (G) accredited coach specialising in Showjumping, with a keen interest in Dressage. As a full time equestrian coach and horse trainer, I operate a successful equestrian business from home at the Northern Equestrian Centre in South Australia.

“Walking the course as coach” Tuen Mun Public Riding School, Hong Kong

“Clive Reed & the SA Pony Club Showjumping Team” Walking the Course at the State Equestrian Centre WA. Photo Julie Wilson

Clive with the famous actor Chow Yun Fat after a coaching session in Hong Kong

I have been fortunate to be a regular member of the SA State Showjumping Squad since the 1980's. Over the years, I have had personal training from some the best International and Olympic Showjumping and Dressage coaches from Australia and overseas. In 1997, I was fortunate to have trained and competed in Germany under the guidance of Heiner Ingemann who has represented Germany in International and Nations Cup Showjumping competitions (and now one of Germany's National Coaches). However, the biggest influence has come from long time trainer and friend, Rob Goldsworthy of Adelaide, and more recently Rod Brown of Sydney..

In the past, Equestrian Australia (EA) has contracted me as Showjumping coach for the SA Junior Development Program, and I have also been engaged by the EA for the SA Young Rider Scholarship program both as a coach and selector in the field of Showjumping. This program has been a huge success in improving not only riding skills but also presentation, turn-out, horsemanship and sportsmanship. These young riders who participated in this program are now at the top of their sport, with most of them having  representing their State. A few have gone on to represent Australia, and may possibly be our future Olympians.

During the past few years, I have made many coaching trips overseas to Hong Kong and more regularly to Singapore.  As well as coaching the elite riders, I have been involved in coaching novice and beginner riders, both juniors and adults. I was also employed to coach the "coaches" and give demonstrations and lectures. I take a genuine interest in the progress and success of the riders (and coaches) and on each occasion have been able to monitor their development. These clinics have been organised by various international establishments such as the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Equestrian Federation of Singapore, the Singapore Polo Club and the Bukit Timah Saddle Club as well as private riding establishments.

My International experience includes the appointment as National Showjumping Coach for Singapore in 2007/2008. 

At home, at the Northern Equestrian Centre,
I am busy with coaching in all areas of equestrian sport. I have coached riders of all levels in the field of Showjumping, Dressage and Eventing.


As a personal coach, I have been involved in different stages of the training and development of several of our State's top young Showjumping riders - some who have won individual State titles.

I have been the SA Pony Club State Showjumping Coach accompanying the State showjumping team to the last three Australian National Championships held in Perth WA, Toowoomba Qld and in Sydney NSW.

I enjoy training and working with young riders, particularly in the area of showjumping and get great pleasure in seeing them realise their goals. Whether they are at a novice level or at the top of their sport, I am thrilled with their achievements.

I am experienced in preparing individual and specialist training programs to get successful results. I believe I have very good communication skills, and can establish a good rapport with children and adults alike. Most importantly, I enjoy teaching riders of all levels from Pony Club through to Grand Prix.

I invite you to contact us for further information and references.

CLIVE H. REED ( January 2010)