Christine Bates

Christine has been an elite-level rider for the last 20 years producing many horses to international level. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Christine moved to Sydney in 1994.

Some of her career highlights include being the non-travelling Australian-based reserve for the 2002 Jerez World Equestrian Games, a member of the winning Australian team at the 2012 Trans-Tasman competition in New Zealand, and the reserve rider for the Australian team at the 2015 Trans-Tasman competition in New Zealand. Additionally, she was awarded the prestigious Anna Savage Foundation Award for the best and fairest event rider in 2015 and has been a part of the High Performance Squad for 2015-2016: Generation Next. She has proudly held a scholarship with the New South Wales Institute of Sport since 1994.

Christine now runs a successful thoroughbred spelling and equestrian business in NSW’s Hawkesbury district.  A core focus of her activities is the regular hosting of riding clinics and eventing training aimed at supporting the skill development of all participants.

"When you find a product you love it's so easy and enjoyable being an ambassador. I’m looking forward to working with everyone at BARE Equestrian."

I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT THIS BARE PRODUCT BECAUSE…

As a busy mum and business owner I can’t live without my Bare everyday riding tights. So easy to put on, they look and feel great and are just so comfortable to wear on those long days. Best of all they keep their shape and are so easy to wash.

MY TOP 3 BARE PICKS ARE…

I’m a relative newbie to riding tights (2 years) and I’ve mainly being using the everyday work wear tights. I literally ride everyday in them. Recently I purchased competition tights and competed at the Tamworth ODE. I couldn’t fault them, they looked great with my competition tails.

MY MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IS…

Competing Adelaide Hill in Germany at probably the best event in the world, Aachen and Representing the Australian Eventing Team. The feeling of entering the main arena with a huge crowd and atmosphere was spectacular and nerve racking all at the same time.

MY FAVOURITE EXERCISE OR TRAINING TO PRACTICE IS…

I love a good pole exercise. A simple 4 poles on a circle. Focusing on rhythm, balance, adjustability and rideability.

THE LAST THING I THINK ABOUT BEFORE ENTERING THE ARENA IS…

I’m exactly where I want to be and enjoy the moment.

BEST COMPETITION DAY ADVICE...

Trust my training and my coaches.

RIGHT NOW I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO…

Growing my new business and getting back competing.

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IG: @christinebateseventing

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Website: www.christinebateseventing.org

Image: Christine and Equus Hugo. Britt Grovenor Photography.