Welcome to Christine Armishaw Equestrian. As a qualified EA Level 1 Coach and horse trainer, I specialise in building confidence in women returning to riding and young riders getting started on the equine journey.
I'm based at Otford Valley Equestrian and I run regular clinics in NSW and NZ, and on a personal level I’m a keen eventer and show jumper. Friendly and welcoming, I enjoy answering your questions and helping you to develop not just your riding but your horsemanship too. |
My coaching style is based on a holistic approach – it’s not just all about the riding. We also cover how to read and best communicate with a horse and understand its body language, their nutritional needs, and ensuring the tack they’re being ridden in is appropriate for them to perform at their best.
Riders who have taken time away to focus on children and family or to study, often come back to the sport they loved only to find they now have fears that never previously bothered them. As a confidence coach, I spend time delving into their mindset to help them shift into a positive mental space where they can enjoy what they’re doing and love their riding again.
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Qualified EA Level 1 Coach. Skills training and confidence building are the main focus. I Specialise in women returning to riding, young riders figuring out first-time horse ownership, as well as riders working towards entering their first competitions & beyond. I have a broad knowledge-base & personally compete in eventing & jumping. Friendly & welcoming, I enjoy answering your questions and helping you develop your horsemanship.
Come attend one of my popular jumping or XC clinics, bring your horse for a private or shared lesson. |
"As a riding coach and instructor, one of my favourite things is seeing the broad smile on the face of one of my riders when they 'hit a high'. Whether it's reaching day-to-day goals while at home training, or achieving bigger, more long-term goals, being there to help them achieve it is always so incredibly rewarding. I get just as much of a buzz from their success as they do!
When it comes to horse training and competitive riding, I enjoy the early stages of training a youngster, helping them to learn, develop and grow into the ultimate athlete. The trust and bond established and built upon in the early stages is critical in a strong partnership, helping the horse to flourish and perform to their full potential. |
~ Christine Armishaw
EA Level 1 Coach, NZQA Nat. Cert. Stable Practice L3; Nat. Equestrian Academy Cert. Equitation; NZQA Nat. Cert. Community Coach L3; NZQA Nat. Cert. Veterinary Nursing L4; Certified Life Coach American Union of NLP |
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Christine Armishaw is based at beautiful Otford Valley Equestrian, a full-care agistment centre in Otford NSW, Australia. Available for private lessons, group lessons, clinics, horse training, float loading training and horse sales on behalf. |
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