Sarah & Clinton Van Der Sanden- Queensland

Discipline: Show Jumping & Show Horses.

Where are you located? Sunshine Coast- Queensland

Who has influenced your passion for equestrian the most and why?

I believe our past mentors have had a huge impact on the way we contribute to the sport as professionals. Simon Kale and Grant Hughes have certainly had a huge impact on both Clinton and I as riders and coaches, for which we will always be grateful.

What has been your biggest riding-related accomplishment?

For myself, my first Horse of the year Title was pretty special, seeing it was a horse that Clint and I own together. But also, my first Royal Championship at Canberra Royal.

For Clinton, it was being selected for the Australian junior, and then years later the Australian young rider team for the Trans-Tasman. Furthermore his CIC 4* win at the Canberra 3day event on his beloved Tarr Ritzi.

What do you do to prepare yourself for competition?

For Clinton it’s clean tack, it’s a must and for me it’s having my tack cleaned by Clinton.

What is your dream riding goal?

To win a Grand National Championship and for Clinton it is to consistently produce horses that are ridable at a high level.

Which is your favourite Johnson’s Natural Formula feed and why?

We both love and swear by GI.

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