Hi, I’m Tessa.

I learned to ride at a riding school, ended up working there, and found that teaching was where I belonged. Since then I’ve kept building my qualifications, and I still compete my own horses. So I know what it takes to prepare a horse and rider, and how daunting it can feel when you’re just starting out.

What I love most is helping riders, kids and adults, have fun, reach their goals and gain confidence. For many people riding becomes a genuine outlet from the rest of life, good for mind and body. I want every lesson to feel safe, encouraging and worth coming back to.

Whatever your goal is, I’ll help you get there. That might be feeling safe on a horse, owning your first horse, or competing at a high level. If you and your family are ready to buy a horse, I can guide you through the process. I also want to give every rider the skills and knowledge they need to look after a horse well.

My own riding and training are built on horse welfare. I use as little strong equipment and as few gadgets as I can, and I pay close attention to how horses are managed and kept, so they’re comfortable in the paddock as well as in the arena.

Riders tell me they value the clear explanations and the dedication I bring to every lesson.

Qualifications and credentials

• Equestrian Australia accredited coach (Level One General Coach)

• Master of Science in Agriculture, University of New England

• Working with Children Check

• First Aid certified

Competition highlights

I’ve competed nationally up to 1.50m, with placings and wins in young rider, mini prix, futurity and speed classes, on horses I trained and produced myself. I also have experience eventing to 1* and in elementary dressage.

• 2026: Won the 4-year-old championship at the State Championships

• 2022: Winner of the Patrons Cup

• 2022: State Senior Rider and State Mini Prix champion

• 2022: Jumping Rider of the Year (WA)

• 2022: 11th at the National Young Rider Finals, 7th at the National Futurity Finals, and qualified for the National Mini Prix Finals

• 2021: Jumping Rider of the Year (WA)

• 2021: State Young Rider

• 2019: Young Rider State Champion

• National speed champion

In recent years my focus has been producing young horses.