Simone is now based with Top New Zealand Eventing rider Donna Smith in New Zealand, Te Kauwhata.
Between Simone's eye for a classy quality eventer and schooling/competing the young stock and Donna's experience,talent and dedication to compete at international level bring's a vast range of horse's and experience, this build's a great team between them.
Simone worked in the United States, with a goal of competing her top two event horses, Balmoral Tim Tram and Simply Priceless, at Rolex.
Her plans took a change when Simone realised that she had more fun in producing young horses than competing at top level.
Simone and Donna take great pride in thier ability to coach riders, compete at top level and source exceptional young or proven performer's. New Zealand and Austalian quality eventing prospects for the international market. Through thier talent,mileage and experience of being in countries such as America, England, Australia and New Zealand they are now focusing on producing and competing first class eventers.
Donna Smith is currently the CCI 1* Champion(Taupo) on Corambo, CCI 2* Champion(Puhunui) on FIS Underdiscussion and current CIC 1* Champion(Richfields) on Clifton Eagle. Last Year Donna was also back to back CCI 3* champion at Taupo on Stanage, who is now being used as a schoolmaster for one of Donna's student's.
Please find more information on Donna Smith on her own personal web page www.donnasmitheventing.co.nz
Simone, an Elite Advanced event rider, has undertaken the equestrian profession since a young age. Though in a tough and difficult sport, Simone continues to produce incredible results and beautifully schooled horses and trained students.
Simone has had a lot of success throughout her career, with producing top international horses consistently each year, enabling her to compete and establish a high standard of riding and training. She wants to continue to build this side of her business here in the United States, and to attract a growing group of students.
Please take the time to peruse her newly redesigned website. You will find a wealth of information on Simone’s past accomplishments, as well as her current rates, news, competition schedule, and Qaulity New Zealand and Australian eventing horses.
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