For over 30 years Scott and Lindee have worked horses together starting and handling young horse to preparing them for various disciplines and working on developing a nicely educated horse. These years of knowledge and experience has developed into a full education program for both horses and humans. Founded on the proven techniques of connection and understanding. We always believe that offering the horse a better deal builds a better working relationship.
Scott McNaughton —
With both parents involved in rodeo, horses were always part of life for Scott. He competed in saddle bronc riding for several years, both in Australia and overseas in Canada and the U.S. During his younger years, holidays were often spent at the properties of his uncles, Bruce and Peter McNaughton—both respected horsemen and successful campdrafters—who played a big role in shaping his early horsemanship.
Starting young horses became part of Scott’s life from an early age, sparking a deep interest in learning how to work with the horse, not just train it. While working across various cattle properties, he continued breaking in horses on the side until eventually making it his full-time focus.
In 2000, Scott and his wife Lindee attended a Ray Hunt clinic in Wingen, NSW. That one experience changed the way they viewed horsemanship, setting them on a lifelong path of learning and seeking a better way for the horse—one built on trust, understanding, and feel.
In 2007, the couple moved to Dubbo, where Scott worked under respected cutting horse trainer Graham “Mouse” Amos. Over the next three years, he gained hand
s-on experience in preparing and showing cutting horses. After their time with Graham, Scott and Lindee launched their own horse training and starting business in the Tamworth region.
In 2011, Scott attended a Buck Brannaman clinic in Tamworth where he met Jaton Lord, Ray Hunt’s grandson. It was here he was introduced to the sport of Reined Cow Horse—something that aligned deeply with his values. Jaton and his family remain close friends, and when they visit Australia, Scott and Lindee regularly host their clinics.
Over the past six years, Scott has focused more on helping riders better understand their horses. He enjoys guiding people through the learning process, helping them gain confidence and develop partnerships built on feel and timing—
something he continues to refine himself.
Today, Scott still trains a select number of client horses for Reined Cow Horse and other cow horse events, always with the aim of producing soft, willing, and capable horses—and helping others along the way.
Lindee McNaughton —
Lindee grew up on her family’s farm in Merriwa, NSW, where her parents bred their own Australian Stock Horses (from Parkway Allaby lines). These horses were used for work on the farm and regularly competed in ASH classes, challenges, and campdrafting. From a young age, Lindee knew she wanted to work with horses. Encouraged by her parents, she attended as many clinics as possible, and the family often hosted international trainers—giving Lindee invaluable exposure to a wide range of horsemanship styles and philosophies.
At just 15, Lindee travelled to Canada to work under a professional horse trainer, eager to learn everything she could. Upon returning to Australia, she spent time droving and also worked with show horses at major Royal Shows.
Not long after, Lindee met Scott and joined him in starting young horses. What began as a shared passion quickly evolved into a lifestyle—one they now refer to simply as their way of life.
For Lindee, horses are far more than a job or a sport—they are her soul. Horses have shaped her journey and continue to offer purpose, perspective, and growth.
In 2023, Lindee completed her certification in Equine Facilitated Therapy under Kylie Peters from Groundwork Therapy, deepening her understanding of the human–horse connection. This experience led to the creation of Transition Forward—a collaborative initiative between Lindee, Scott, and Kylie. Together, they now travel across Australia delivering workshops that help people understand their horses more deeply—and, in turn, better understand themselves.
🏆Accomplishments
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2024 –🏆 Australia’s Greatest Horsewoman Champion – Winner of $15,000 in prizes and awards
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2024- 🥇 NRCHAA Limited Open Derby Cow Horse Champion
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2024 – 🥈 NRCHAA Limited Open Derby Cow Horse Reserve Champion
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2024 – 🥈 NRCHAA Open Derby Reserve Champion
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2024 – 🐴 Finalists – Australia’s Greatest Horseman (Returning as finalists for the second year in a row – the first husband and wife team to achieve this)
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2023 – 🐴 Australia’s Greatest Horseman Finalists – The first husband and wife team to both reach the finals
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2023 – 🐴 Gelding Incentive Challenge Winner
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2018 – 🏅 Nutrien Classic Challenge Winner – Over $35,000 in prize money and prizes
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2017 – 🐴 Nutrien Classic Finalist – Finished 4th overall
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2016 – 🐴 NCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Finalist – Led the aggregate heading into the final
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2016 – 🥇 Aggregate Leader – NCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity
Q&A
Who Has influenced your passion for equestrian the most and Why:
Fortunately, we have both had so many people and horses that had such a profound lesson or effect on us over the years that it is hard to narrow down to one in particular. I believe horses in general drive us both to be better, do better and think better. I can’t think of a horse that hasn’t lifted our game in one way or another. They are our greatest teachers and when you go to bed thinking how you can’t wait to see how that horse progresses tomorrow, or reflecting on maybe how you can show that horse something better tomorrow … that is where the passion lies. And I also think we influence each other, our main topic of discussion in our household is horses. If I had to name people Ray Hunt, Jaton Lord, Buck Brannaman just a few that we cannot help but be positively influenced by.
What Do you do to prepare yourself for competition?
Neither of us are very superstitious, Scott sometimes has a lucky shirt?? But we both heard something that we tend to remind each other to think about when going into compete.
Jaton Lord said once “How lucky are we to be getting ready to enter into this awesome arena and get to do the thing we love to do the most, with this amazing animal. we have already won!”
What is your dream riding goal?
Great Question !. To be the best dance partner our horses could hope for. The horse owes us nothing, yet we owe him everything, so we try to ride with respect, empathy and gratitude every horse, every day. I (Lindee) would love to understand horses like my husband, Scott can!
What Is your favourite Johnson’s Natural Formula feed and why ?
Platinum Low GI !! Can not speak more highly for this feed. All our horses are on it and love it, competition, stallions and the two-year-olds are all on Platinum Low GI.
We gravitated to the platinum Low GI as we Love that it has a pro biotic in it for gut health. It resonated with both of us as we ourselves take a pro biotic and have felt the benefits, so it made sense to offer that for our horses. Another reason is we have noticed that this feed has had zero effect on the horse’s temperament, which is important to us. Having a stallion and 2-year-olds we really are careful not to have a feed that affects how they behave and think. One huge benefit we also noted was a couple of horses we have had that had various gut issues all subsided once they were introduced to the Platinum Low GI .
