0027: David Finch - International Show Jumper, Now Breeding International Show Jumpers

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International Show Jumper, Now Breeding International Show Jumpers

About David Finch

- David is tough and resilient, yet has a gentleness of character that horses are drawn to. David is the quintessential horseman. As a rider, david has earned himself a reputation as a classy competitor with a penchant for getting a tune out of even the most difficult of horses.

From humble beginnings mustering in his father's old stock saddle, David developed a passion for show jumping that has seen him compete in the international arenas of Japan, Germany and the United States.

In Australia, he has produced a string of top level horses including world cup mounts, 'Campmaster', 'Boera', 'Finch Farm Chill' and 'Charlemagne Ego Z'.

National coach educator, former Equestrian Australia coach of the year and five-time Equestrian Queensland coach of the year, David is also a member of an elite group of level 3 accredited jumping specialist coaches in Australia. David travels extensively throughout Australia both teaching and course building.

In recent years David has turned his attention to developing a world class breeding program to strengthen the gene pool and performance ability of the Australian sport horse. He currently has an impressive stable of stallions at stud and a truly exciting selection of young stock available. A strong international network of quality breeders and competitors enables David and his clients access to specialised markets, producing unique opportunities in sales and acquisition from frozen semen through to elite competition horses.

David's qualifications and awards include - EA Level 3 Showjumping Specialist - EA Coach Educator - National Coach of the Year - 2005, 2006, 2008 EQ Coach of the Year - Coached individuals and Group from beginners to FEI and World Cup Winners and Competitors - Trained horses from beginners to international performers in Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage - Grand Prix Winner, World Cup and International competitor - Exported horses throughout the world and able to source horses for clients at all levels - from Riding School level to Elite competition horses

David's Favourite Inspirational Quote - The world shrinks or expands in proportion to your courage

Who Has Inspired David - Guy and Lena Creighton - Ricki McMillan - Peter Leithart - Kathy Kusner

Recommended Book - Secrets and Methods of a Champion by Michel Robert - All George Morris Books

About This Episode - David tells how he took a 'gap year' after year 12 and is still in his gap year. He talks with passion about breeding horses, the potential of his young horses and gives advice for those who wish to have a career with horses

Music - BenSound.com

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