David Finch (Finchy)

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David Finch keeps reaching new heights

Discipline:

Show Jumping & Coaching 

Name the horses you are currently competing/training:

Mr Hoffman , Lady Mayhem, Jack Johnson, Becker, Black Berrie, Hilfinger 

Please summarize your best performances over the last year:

• Boera starter the season well and place high in all the Major Grand Prix before injuring herself.
• The young horses have been placing consistently at all their competitions.
• David’s students have had a brilliant year winning Queensland Junior Champion & 2nd & 3rd in the QLD young rider championships. They have been selected in teams for New Zealand and David is also in the final 3 for the QLD coach of the year. He also coached the QLD Inter School State Showjumping Champion.

What are your competition/training goals for the next 12 months?

David is currently upgrading his coaching qualifications. He plans to continue to compete and coach extensively throughout Queensland. David has bred a number of purpose bred youngstock that will be starting their careers in 2005. His coaching commitments are getting bigger each year and his student success’s are getting better all the time.

When did you start riding?

At the age of 3 my first show was Roma Tiny Tots - and last week, 25 years later, I was 2nd in the Grand Prix and Roma Show.

What keeps you succeeding or keeps you wanting to succeed?

Riding a talented horse, turning up everyday and the buzz of  completing a difficult course. Having a fantastic sponsor, a great support crew and all those future champions waiting to make their way to the top of the line, both students and horses.

Describe your 'best' moment:

Winning the Grand Prix at Toowoomba Royal at my home show in front of my friends, clients and supporters.

When has been your 'worst' moment?

Falling at the practice fence Toowoomba 2001, which kept me out of the ring for 4 months.

Do you have a favourite horse?

Boera - stable name, Lilly. Boer was sometimes difficult and volatile but has now matured into a great competition horse.

Which of the Ridley horse feeds do you use and why?

Calm Performer, Breed n grow, Cool Command & Groom. I use these feeds as I am breeding my own performance horses. I have a number of clients horses for all disciplines and I want my horses to have the best nutrition available for their performance and appearance.