Lipizzaner Association of Australasia
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Meet our wonderful committee, dedicated to the preservation and furthering of quality Lipizzaner horses within Australasia.
President
Anna Melton, Perth, Western Australia
Lipizzaner's Name: Stallion - 274 Favory Pallavicina II 'Timmy'
What is your Interested Discipline: Dressage
What would you like to aim for with your horses: Grand Prix
What do you love most about the lipizzaner horse: How mentally and physically trainable they are!!! I've needed to be careful not to over face my stallion as a young horse as he picked up on things so quickly.
Why would others like a lipizzaner: Their versatility!! They are a power house of a horse and would be good at dressage, jumping, eventing, working equitation, endurance, cattle work, the list goes on.
What is one piece of advice you could give Lipizzaner owners: Minimal circle work as a youngster. I learnt the hard way and it's slowed me down in the long run. He's nearly 7 years and we are ready to roll but it's been a slow start!
What is your Interested Discipline: Dressage
What would you like to aim for with your horses: Grand Prix
What do you love most about the lipizzaner horse: How mentally and physically trainable they are!!! I've needed to be careful not to over face my stallion as a young horse as he picked up on things so quickly.
Why would others like a lipizzaner: Their versatility!! They are a power house of a horse and would be good at dressage, jumping, eventing, working equitation, endurance, cattle work, the list goes on.
What is one piece of advice you could give Lipizzaner owners: Minimal circle work as a youngster. I learnt the hard way and it's slowed me down in the long run. He's nearly 7 years and we are ready to roll but it's been a slow start!
What saddle do you ride your lipizzaner in: Still hunting!!! Loving the support from my WA Lipi buddies who lend me saddles to see what fits best. He's still filling out so would love advice if you have some!
What do you like most about being a part of the LAA: How truly genuine and passionate they are about the breed! The members are awesome and I've had an abundance of support and knowledge thrown my way.
What is your chosen Profession that funds your horses: Business Owner - 'Build One Team' - Business Coach & Workshop Facilitator
What do you enjoy doing when you are not with your horses: Love hanging out with my Husband 2 Be and my daughter Inez. They're awesome!!! And totally support my Lipizzaner addiction! Life is good!
Vice President
Julie Brown, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Lipizzaner's Name (In full & stable name): 209 Sydney 'Sophie', 234 Pomona 'Pomona' and 291 Montuzza 'Monty'
What is your Interested Discipline: Breeding Lipizzaners
What would you like to aim for with your horses: A quality riding horse, well conformed and with good temperament
What do you love most about the lipizzaner horse: Their intelligence and temperament, they are really responsive to people, they are a little eccentric, it is all about relationship.
Why would others like a lipizzaner: They are small to medium dressage horse or carriage horse with fabulous movement and intelligence and love people.
What is one piece of advice you could give Lipizzaner owners: Learn to understand your Lipizzaner as a personality and use intelligent horsemanship skills
What saddle do you ride your lipizzaner in: Sadly due to back injury I don’t ride.
What do you like most about being a part of the LAA: The LAA does not compromise its standards, they are dedicated to ensuring the quality and sustainability of the breed, they are also eager to sponsor events for members and dedicated to celebrating Lipizzaners in every way.
What is your chosen Profession that funds your horses: In the past I was a company director, in retirement my funds are more limited.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not with your horses: Reading books
Nikki Harding, Canberra, ACT
Lipizzaner's Name : 232 Favory Fecske II 'Illy' and 316 Favory Pomona II 'Jasper'
What is your Interested Discipline: dressage
What would you like to aim for with your horses: a happy working relationship
What do you love most about the lipizzaner horse: their trainability and individual personalities
Why would others like a lipizzaner: their movement and trainability
What is one piece of advice you could give Lipizzaner owners: the horse is always right
What is your Interested Discipline: dressage
What would you like to aim for with your horses: a happy working relationship
What do you love most about the lipizzaner horse: their trainability and individual personalities
Why would others like a lipizzaner: their movement and trainability
What is one piece of advice you could give Lipizzaner owners: the horse is always right
What saddle do you ride your lipizzaner in: an Isabel
What do you like most about being a part of the LAA: the caring, supportive community that genuinely cares about its members and the future of the breed in Australia
What is your chosen Profession that funds your horses: moving into the translation/linguistics field
What do you enjoy doing when you are not with your horses: reading
Committee Member
Lynne Curnow, Murrumbateman, New South Wales
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Amanda Klaassen, Victor Harbor, South Australia
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Katie Tullia, NSW
Nikki Harding, Canberra, ACT
