23 May 2011 - Full Steam Ahead! Gitte was proud to feature in the Jimboomba Times this month after winning both of the Novice tests at the PRARG Ribbon Day. Congratulations to all those who have been competing over the last few weeks, hearing that you have achieved personal best scores and even blue ribbons is the icing on the cake!
Unbelievably, the QLD Dressage Festival is only 6 weeks away and tickets are selling fast! However, there are still ringside seats available, as well as pre-sold tickets which allow you to jump the enormous queue that builds up on the day - DON'T MISS OUT! (Don't know what the Festival is? Check out the video below to find out...)
We would also like to welcome new students to the GN Equestrian Coaching team. See if you can spot them on the 'Students' page.
Lastly, a huge thank you to Horseland Underwood, Equitec Performance Products and Beenleigh Farm Supplies for your incredible support. It is an honour to know such wonderful people!
Attention - 2011 QLD FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE IS HERE! As proud members of the 2011 Queensland Festival of Dressage committee, we are able to let you in on a little secret... The festival this year... is GOING TO BE HUGE!
16 March 2011 - Updates! First of all, a big thank you to everyone who supported the PRARG Instruction Day on 12 February, it was great to catch up with everyone and get kickstarted for the year! For more information on the PRARG Super Instruction days, visit the PRARG website.
A HUGE congratulations should also go to everyone who has started competing for the year, many of you have already have some super results! Special mention to Anne and Sian Mabardi, Beverly Saunders, Lauren Walmsley and Anne Salmoni - can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
For anyone who is wanting to start competing, make sure to give Gitte a call to discuss the best way to break into the dressage competitions - it can be a daunting journey by yourself so don't feel like you can't ask for help.
29 December 2010 – 1st Super Instruction Day 2011: PRARG are once again hosting the popular Super Instruction Day on 12 February, and Gitte has again been invited to coach. Booking forms can be found at the PRARG website - entries close 1 February. Be quick to secure your time, see you there!
24 December 2010 – Happy Holidays! GN Equestrian Coaching would like to wish all its clients, sponsors, supporters, friends and family a very Merry Christmas, and health, happiness, and every success for 2011.
Gitte will unfortunately be unavailable from 7 January 2011 to 1 February. Please ensure that any lessons that need to be booked before this time are booked soon. Bring on 2011. Cheers!
11 December 2010 - Dressage QLD Awards Night: Who said Dressage riders couldn’t party?! Dressage Queensland finished off a magnificent year for the sport with an awards ceremony which honoured the achievements of riders, and celebrated the successes both locally, and nationally.
GN Equestrian Coaching was very proud to accept the 2010 Queensland Novice Young Rider of the Year award, an amazing achievement for Bradgate Park Wexford in his first season of competition which can now be added to his National title, in which he was ridden by Stephanie Neergaard.
We all enjoyed a fabulous night and can’t wait to do it all again next year!
17 November 2010 – Super exciting news!!! New Sponsor on Board! GN Equestrian Coaching are extremely proud to welcome Beenleigh Farm Supplies on board as new sponsors. Beenleigh Farm Supplies are notorious for their huge variety of horse feed as well as other stock feeds, hay and pet supplies. Other essentials such as farm equipment, sprays, fertilizers, fencing and even water tanks are also available, all under the same roof!
Add super friendly and knowledgeable staff, and the science of feeding horses has quickly become much less of a challenge.
We have ourselves been happy customers for over 5 years and have always been impressed with the service, the variety in stock and of course, their competitive prices. We are looking forward to a great future with this fantastic stock supplier.
13 November 2010 – PRARG Awards Night: The end of another year for Park Ridge Adult Riding Group, its members and the fabulous committee, led by president Kay Paulsen. Congratulations to all those who brought home trophies and ribbons, and congratulations to the new members of the 2011 Committee.
GN Equestrian Coaching was excited to take the Runner Up Novice Horse trophy, as well as placings in the Open Associate and Official Competitions, and finally, a beautiful plaque for sponsoring the club. We’re looking forward to another year of sponsoring and supporting one of the best dressage clubs here in Queensland!
7 November 2010 - Quick Note: There are a number of working student positions that are now on offer at some of Australia's leading Dressage and Showjumping stables.
Gain the riding and horse management experience you've been dreaming of, without the price tag of Europe.
31 October 2010 - Exciting News! Gitte and Stef are super excited and honoured to have been invited onto the 2011 Queensland Festival of Dressage Committee as the Fashion Parade Coordinators. They are looking forward to working with the super talented and wonderful group of people that are the Festival Committee. Stay tuned!
The PRARG Saddlery Market has been moved to the 27 November (from 7am, Corner of Olson and Teviot Roads, North Maclean) and GN Equestrian Coaching will be there with a stall full of bargains. There will be everything from Breeches, Jodhpurs, Shirts and Jackets, to Bridles, Rugs, Saddlecloths, Show Gear, Spare Tack and even a saddle! Looking forward to seeing you there.
Finally, Horseland Underwood are hosting a Pajama Party on 12 November which includes 20% off everything (excludes saddles, wormers and items already discounted or reduced). There are even prizes for best dressed! Check out the latest Summer Collections while you're there.
To all those who are advertising on the 'For Sale' page, please let us know as soon as your horse or item has been sold.
8 October 2010 - NEW ISABELL SADDLE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! Horseland Underwood hosted a brilliant VIP Isabell Saddle Launch that saw Heath Ryan and sponsored rider/coach Gitte Neergaard in attendance and support shown by Sirromet Wines, Equissage, and Equitec Performance Products. The saddle, to say the least, is beautiful. Just some of the features of the New Isabell Bates and Wintec saddle include:
Developed by World renowned Dressage Rider, Isabell Werth
Effortlessly aligns rider position for superior performance
A deep and ultra close contact seat ensures improved communication
CAIR PANEL SYSYTEM for better performance and freer movement of horse
EASY CHANGE GULLET SYSTEM allows the saddle to be fitted to suit the horse's changing shape, or to fit different horses
Maximises freedom of movement and comfort for your horse
Innovations include uniquely positioned ergonomic stirrup bar, adjustable Y-Girthing and flexibloc systems
"I have been lucky enough to have a ride in the NEW Isabell and YES....I just LOVE IT! Seriously if you are thinking of/or looking at another saddle you really should try out this one. Such a comfortable, easy ride, it looks amazing and and my horse loved it as well! His back was soft and swinging right from the word go!!! You will NOT be disapointed!!!"
- Gitte Neergaard
To find out more about the New Isabell Saddle, check out the New Isabell Website.
To give the Isabell a try, give Horseland Underwood a call on (07) 3341 3500.
Gary Lung, Heath Ryan, and Gitte Neergaard
Daughter Stef and Mum Gitte
15 September 2010- Back in Full Swing! Gitte has arrived safe and sound to home soil after spending some much needed time wtih the family. She hit the ground running, teaching only 10 hours after landing! The worst of the jet lag has passed and things are now settling into a normal, but busy, routine again.
PRARG are also running another SUPER INSTRUCTION DAY, and once again, Gitte will be in attendance. Spaces are filling fast, so make sure you send off the forms soon! They can be found on the PRARG website at http://www.prarg.com/clinics.htm. A clinic offers a great chance to try a coach in a stress-free environment, as well as giving you the opportunity to take your horse out on unfamiliar grounds - and receive help from the ground as well!
Lastly, as Spring sets in and the day's get warmer, it is important to monitor your horses daily water intake. If your horse is not drinking enough, consider a supplement that will encourage him to drink like Equitec'sOsmo-Plex. You can find more information on this wonderful product at http://www.equitec.com.au/products.html
31 August 2010 - Gitte's Overseas Update: Gitte has been having a super time in her home country of Denmark, where she's been able to see the Copenhagen CDI, and catch up with Andreas Helgstrand, as well as spend some quality time with her family - which she's missed so much! At the same time, she's really excited about returning home with a renewed energy and focus. She can't wait to see everyone again and check up on progresses that have been made.
Also, to those of you who have been competing recently, well done and congratulations on some super results! The competition season is slowly coming to a close, and it is so exciting to see so many of you reaching, and achieving those competition goals. Gitte's first week back, as of 6 September is already quite full, please email her ASAP to ensure you get a spot. Until then, happy riding!
URGENT NOTICE: Gitte will be away overseas from 20 August (Friday) to 6 September (Monday). For those of you who would like to book an extra lesson for this week please contact Gitte ASAP to ensure you get a spot. Similary for those of you who wish to book catch up lessons the week she returns (7 September onwards), please make sure you contact her before she goes as spots are filling fast!
15 August 2010 - PRARG Ribbon Day: A beautiful sunny day with some great people, and even better results!
Gitte and Bradgate Park Wexford:
2B = 1st (67.273%)
2C = 1st (66.25%)
A congratulations also goes to the GN Equestrian students who were also competing, Gitte is so proud of you!
Lauren Walmley and Starrie Knight
Prep 1 = 2nd (73%)
1C = 6th (66.364%)
Belinda Geissler and Remi Prince Charming
1C = 1st (75%)
1D = 3rd (67.727%)
Beverley Saunders and Owendale Miss Prim
1C = 8th (65%)
1D = 6th (62.273%
31 July 2010- PRARG Super Instruction Day: Anoher successful clinic was held at PRARG on this bright Saturday morning, many of you were able to work through issues in an environment away from home which we've since found, has been very helpful for competitions. We'll keep you posted for the next one!
3 July 2010 - QLD Festival of Dressage: What a brilliant day! A particular mention goes to Richard Weiss who everyone seemed to have enjoyed. It was fantatic to see so many of you there, taking advantage of not only the awesome trade stands, but also the amazing wealth of knowledge that was made available to all who attended. Congratulations to the State Dressage Squad who did a fantastic job once again - BRING ON 2011 DRESSAGE FEST!
25 - 27 June 2010 - Young Rider National Championships: SUCCESS! Bradgate Park Wexford and Stephanie Neergaard, under the watchful eye of mum, Gitte Neergaard, attended the 2010 Australian National Young Rider Championships at Toowoomba. Despite some minor setbacks over the weekend, the team pulled it together for some super results (thanks mum!)
Preliminary 1C = 3rd (66.591%)
Preliminary 1D = 1st (72.045%)
Novice 2C = 3rd (70.625%)
Novice 2D = 2nd (66.571%)
RESERVE NATIONAL PRELIMINARY CHAMPION
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