Nina & Anna-Sophia Boyd
Nina Boyd is the talented head of Canberra Performance Horses, who is well respected for training, competing and coaching high performance dressage horses. Having trained in Germany as a young rider, Nina has continued to expand her skills to offer the very best for elite horses, as well as successfully competing at national level.
Her daughter Anna-Sophia is following closely in her footsteps, proving herself as a talented and exciting young rider to watch over the coming years.
"I appreciate the comfort, durability, and smart appearance of all BARE products for both horses and riders. The flexibility of the clothing allows me to seamlessly transition from riding and coaching to daily tasks, making me practically live in my Bare equestrian gear!"
I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT…
My BARE Leah Jacket, BARE Thermal Tights, and BARE Pro Rider Winter Gloves to keep me warm during cold Canberra winters. And of course, my BARE Thermal Tumbler to keep me caffeinated between rides and coaching sessions!
MY MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IS…
There are too many wonderful memories to choose from, but I especially love sharing my passion for horses and knowledge with other equestrians.
MY FAVOURITE EXERCISE OR TRAINING TO PRACTICE IS…
I find joy in perfecting simple transitions such as trot to medium walk and back to working trot, as well as trot to canter and back to trot. Additionally, I love enhancing my balance by riding without stirrups to improve the horse's natural movement. Strengthening these foundational skills lays the groundwork for mastering higher-level movements in the future.
THE LAST THING I THINK ABOUT BEFORE ENTERING THE ARENA IS…
I focus on balancing the imaginary egg between the horse's ears and maintaining rhythm.
RIGHT NOW I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO…
I am excited to continue training the exceptional young horses I currently have in work and talented riders as we progress through the levels together.
MY TOP 3 BARE PICKS ARE…
- BARE Premium Sport Saddle Pad, Dressage Cut (perfect for a well-balanced fit)
- BARE Carbon Tech Bell Boots (fits a wide range of horses without rubbing)
- All the Bare products have been fantastic to use, and there is something for every horse.
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Instagram: @canberraperformancehorses
Facebook: Canberra Performance Horses
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