Holiday Camps at TEAM J January 2012

Holiday Camps at TEAM J


We have some vacancies for next week and into January. Take a look at the website for dates. Team J Holiday riding camps are always very popular for the variety of skill training and the fun filled learning environment we offer.


Participants are offered: Two riding lessons per day, Horse management instruction, Swimming at lunch time ( if the sun  comes out),Participation in horse feeding and care, Vaulting, Bareback riding, Cross country riding, Showjumping, Polocrosse and much more.

All activities are conducted by accredited professional coaches. We want our students to have a fun filled enjoyable experience and safety is our highest concern.

To find out more about Holiday camps at Team J, call Chrissie on 0412 405079 or George on 0431 212661 for more details. Or take a look at our website   or email christine@teamj.com.au

2011-10-22 Lessons on Saturday at Team J

Saturdays are great days at Team J and today was no exception! Beautiful weather and some great riding and jumping. Well done everyone! Coach Training is on here next Wednesday and we run Coach updating clinics at regular intervals. To find out more about lessons or training at Team J, call Chrissie on 0412 405079 or George on 0431 212661 for more details. Or take a look at our website http://www.teamj.com.au/ or email christine@teamj.com.au

About Team Johnson Equestrian Services - George Johnson

About Team Johnson Equestrian Services - George Johnson

George is an accomplished competitor and a popular coach. To read more about George

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Coach profile - Christine Johnson

Learn more about Christine Johnson L2 EA NCAS Coach and Coach Educator

Johnson Equestrian Services

How old is too old? Chrissie explains why riding is right for the mature aged rider

 When it comes to trying something new, some sports make it easier to answer this question than others. On a professional level, gymnasts rarely make it into their thirties. The wear and tear of high intensity sports, such as basketball and swimming, are also deemed the domain of the younger generation.

Horse riding however can be quite a different story, particularly at an elite level. No one under thirty has ever won a gold medal in showjumping at the Olympic

Games. The Beijing Games are a great example of this. On the Australian team Laurie Lever competed well  into his sixties, Canada’s Ian Miller was 61, while Japan’s Hiroshi Hoketsu at 67 gained over 70% in the dressage. Ina Knospe from Canberra broke her horse in at 69 and competed on the same horse at 75 at Prix St George. Klaus Balkenhol won team dressage gold at the Atlanta Olmpics at 58 and still rides and trains every day at Grand Prix level at 72. Our highest placed performer at the recent World Championships, Chris Chugg was 53, while George Sanna, our current Australian Champion is 59.

As well as attracting an older demographic, competitive riding is also the only sport that places men and women on an equal playing field. Abroad Meredith Michaels Beerbaum is just as competitive as her hugely successful

brother-in-law, while on our home soil Vicki Roycroft, now 58, has represented Australia in three Olympic Games and four World Championships.

So when considering taking up a new sport in your later years, Equestrian is a rewarding and fulfilling option for both men and women. In our own student ranks, we have several older inspirational riders. Sandra McClean is 64 and actively competing in showjumping and dressage. Murray Robertson at 65 still has regular weekly lessons and newcomer Bill Gibson at 70 is embracing a life’s ambitions to ride horses with weekly lessons.



If well- mounted and well-managed, the older student can safely take part in lessons or competition according to their capabilities. From a health perspective, riding is an aerobic exercise, promoting core strength, balance and flexibility. Additionally, horse riding can be an incredibly social sport and provide you with a network of likeminded and passionate enthusiasts.

So for any older students who are interested in learning to ride in a safe and encouraging environment, contact Chrissie on 0412405079



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We have several older inspirational riders. Sandra McClean is 64 and actively competing in showjumping and dressage.

Visit our website to learn more http://www.teamj.com.au/
or email chrissie christine@teamj.com.au



Team J Camps

Team J Camps

Showjumping lessons at Hawkesbury Riding Club Sunday 13th March 20111

2011-03-13 Showjumping lessons at Hawkesbury Riding Club

Horse riding options in Sydney- go to Team J

Students of all ages can enjoy horse riding in the Sydney region at the Johnson Equestrian Centre. Pictured is Sarah Olsen in great form on her pony Dandy during a showjumping lesson at Johnson Equestrian Centre.

Located only 30 minutes from the heart of Sydney, at Johnson Equestrian Centre you can enjoy horse riding lessons on your horse or one of our horses.

Phone Christine 0412 405079 or George 0431 212661

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Riding lessons at Johnson Equestrian Centre- 24 February 2011

Riding lessons at Johnson Equestrian Centre- Nelson NSW

George Johnson coaching at Team J Headquarters

 Riding lessons at Johnson Equestrian Centre- 24 February 2011

Riding lessons at Johnson Equestrian Centre, close to Sydney.

Christine Johnson EA L2 CE & George Johnson EA L1 Coach offers lessons to riders of all ages & abilities. School horses available. Horses taken for training & competition preparation. Assistance offered with sales & purchases at reasonable prices. Regular Coach Training sessions. Facilities include full sized all weather showjumping arena, cross country training course, round yard, spacious stables, individual tree lined paddocks. Peaceful rural environment only 40 minutes from Sydney CBD. Join a friendly supportive training stable. Call Christine 0412 405079 or George 0431 212661 email Christine@teamj.com.au or visit our website www.teamj.com.au

Johnson Equestrian Services Contact Details and Recommendations from StartLocal®

Johnson Equestrian Services Contact Details and Recommendations from StartLocal®

Lessons back on at Team J Saturday 12 February 2011

Lessons back on at Team J Saturday 12 February 2011

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Coach Training at Team J Wed 11th August 2010

A great line up at Coach Training today. Great work by Lara Tash Rachelle Suan, who are heading for their Level 1 exam in September. Great teaching also by Wanda and Emily and exciting to see George and Sophia starting their Level 2 training.

Thanks to Ally for her photographic skills today.
Coach Training is on again next Wednesday 18th August. Please let me know if
you would like to join us Phone Chrissie on 0412 405079
Cheers Chrissie
Christine Johnson
NCAS EA L2 Coach and Coach Educator
Ph 0412 405079
Congratulations to George
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Special guest at Team J Coach Training 14th July 2010

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Special guest at Team J Coach Training 14th July 2010                  Despite dire weather predictions we had a terrific day of Coach Training here at Team J today. As a special guest, we were lucky to have the new EA National Education Manager, Ben Harris visit us and sit in on our training and meet some of our trainees. Ben was very generous with his time and was engaged and interested in all topics raised. Lyn gave an excellent vaulting lesson based on the German Training Scale, Rochelle a lesson on lengthening stride and Deb did a terrific job with tracks of the arena. Other attendees included Qld L1 Coach Trish Braithwaite, Indonesian Coach Rahmat Natsir, Rachael Smith, Rachelle Joisce, Marcia Williamson. Thanks to Olivia, Lauren, Sarah and Georgia for being wonderful demo riders. Coach Training will be on here again next Wednesday 21st July. Call me if you would like to be involved 0412 405079

Team J Monday 27th June 2010

Christine Johnson

NCAS EFA Level 2 Coach & Coach Educator
Ph 0412 405079  Website http://www.teamj.com.au/
Email christine@teamj.com.au

Great work Fiona!

Returning to the saddle after any lay off can be daunting, and sometimes
even more so when it is after the birth of a baby. Fiona returned on the
weekend in fine style.Fiona admitted to being pretty excited for her first ride back and she rode beautifully. Great work Fiona!
Cheers Chrissie
Christine Johnson NCAS EFA Level 2 Coach & Coach Educator
Ph 0412 405079 Website http://www.teamj.com.au/