Victoria Hamilton

 

Although qualified as a veterinarian, Victoria Hamilton is now a full-time dressage coach and rider. She is a successful competitor at a State, National and International level with many different horses and is experienced coaching riders of all ages, abilities and ambitions.

 

Victoria’s love of dressage is contagious and is apparent in her teaching. She makes training logical, easy and fun for both horse and rider by using a variety of different exercises. These ensure the horse develops correctly physically and mentally and helps to build a harmonious and almost telepathic relationship between horse and rider.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·        BSc, BVMS(Hons)                                                              

·        NCAS 1

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

·        Veterinary Surgeon at Epsom Equine Centre (1990-1991)

·        Midland/ Bullsbrook Veterinary Centres (1990-1997)

·        Self Employed Dressage Trainer and Coach since 1998

·        WA State YR Dressage Coach 1998,1999,2004,2005

·        Chief Coach and founder of WADYRA (since 2006)                                 

·        WA Show Horse Squad Coach 2008

           

 

 

AWARDS AND MAJOR COMPETITION WINS

·        Numerous State Titles and National Championships at all levels up to Grand Prix

·        Winner Rod Barker Memorial Trophy for achieving the highest percentage of all horses competing at the Australian National Championships in 1997

·        Winner 1998 Australian Final World Dressage Challenge (Ardito)

·        Winner 1998 Horse Magazine Dressage Leaderboard (Asaachen)

·        Winner  2000 Australian Final World Dressage Challenge (Asaachen)

·        Runner-up PSI/FEI World Dressage Challenge Champion 2001 (Germany)

·        Winner 2002 Horse Magazine Dressage Leaderboard (Kaduso)

·        WA State Grand Prix Champion on four self-trained horses

             1994 Robbie

             1999 Ardito

             2005 Kaduso

             2006 Asaachen

·        Winner at 2008 Summer Series at Grand Prix (Asaachen)

·        Equestrian WA 2008 Award for Services to Junior Sport

 

 

 

SQUADS

·        Australian National Dressage Squad 1994,1998,1999,2000,2001

·        WA State Elite Squad from 1998 – 2008 (except 2000 and 2001 when living interstate)

 

 

 

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

·        Guest Rider at the Young Dressage Horse Championships in Brisbane June 2002

·        Guest Rider at the Young Dressage Horse Championships in Adelaide November 2002

·        Extensive overseas training with some of the world’s top Olympic riders and trainers in numerous countries gaining invaluable experience with different breeds and a deep insight into many various training philosophies.

 

 VICTORIA  HAMILTON  AND  ASAACHEN

 

Victoria Hamilton is proudly sponsored by MITAVITE, COSEQUIN & AMMO.