Mikayla and Bianca van Kampen

Mikayla van Kampen and Bianca van Kampen, otherwise known as the 'VK Sisters' are two ladies who are highly successful show horse riders, extending their expertise to assist others with training and campaigning services from their Gold Coast base.

"Bare have made an exceptional business in the horse world. Not only have they got fabulous products, the customer service is second to none and all round the company is always putting out products that are worth sharing with everyone. Not a single item in the BARE range that I wouldn’t wear or have. Love it all!"

Quick questions with the van Kampen sisters

I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT THIS BARE PRODUCT BECAUSE…?

100% without a doubt it’s the performance tights, I quite literally don’t own and will never wear another brand on tights/jodhpurs ever again. The most comfortable, light, easy and fashionable pants to ride in and they last years. I’ve been with BARE since the beginning and only ever thrown out one pair. 

MY MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IS…?

So many moments to remember in my career it used to be a lot about a win or a ribbon would be the way I’d remember but I would have to say now seeing the ponies I’ve broken in and out their competing with little child’s making their dreams come true is why I do what I do and love it so much. 

MY FAVOURITE EXERCISE OR TRAINING TO PRACTICE IS…?

I think a big thing with the young ponies is not the over do it. So I know it sounds simple but long reining is the most beneficial exercise for me when it comes to the babies. Teaching them to turn and have good brakes are by far the most important base for them to have before asking more. 

WHAT IS YOUR BEST COMPETITION DAY TIP OR ADVICE?

Be organised. Can’t stress that enough, we love a good timetable, or plan for the day. No one enjoys running around like a headless chicken not being prepared for classes.

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

Probably the workout and how much I’m showing off my horse. If I feel like I’m not giving it my all my horse is simply not going to either and well really simply that’s what my discipline is to show off you and your horse. 

RIGHT NOW I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO…?

Continuing what I’m doing each day. They say you never work a day in your life if you love what you do. Seeing my hard work all come together, it’s just so rewarding and fulfilling. 

WHY DO YOU LOVE BEING A BARE AMBASSADOR?

BARE quite literally covers it all for me. From comfort to style to fit and durability. I can’t fault any of their products and love being a part of a team that’s so supportive and takes such attention to detail and pride in their work. 

MY TOP 3 BARE PICKS ARE…

he performance tights hands down my fav. Second would easily be the saddle pads, again I don’t use anything else and lastly would be a close call either the gloves or the long sleeve technical shirts. 

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