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Luxmoore Family
Profile
Who supported you in the early days?
Rohan: My parents. My mother Irene came from a horsey family who were actively involved in agricultural shows, so she had a great deal of knowledge when it came to supporting my sister and I with our riding.
Isabelle: My parents have been my biggest supporters from the very beginning. From grooming, to coaching and of course chauffeurs, they’ve been there every step of the way to help me along my equestrian journey.
Harry: My parents have always supported me, they are my coaches, financiers, grooms and transport company!
How did you get started in the industry and who inspired you?
Rohan: Australia has such a successful history in eventing with so many wonderful riders that I respect and admire. What’s so great about the equestrian sport you can often find yourself at a local event warming up or competing against an Olympian; there’s not many sports where this happens. There’s a great community with these successful riders, and they’re more than happy to have a chat and give you a tip if you pluck up the courage to ask, it’s what I really like about our sport.
Isabelle: My coach of 10 years Charlotte Pedersen has always been someone I’ve looked up to. She’s taught me many valuable lessons in relation to the importance of being both patient and humble, and of course I aspire to have her talent as a rider, trainer and coach someday.
Harry: Dad, Michael Jung and Bertram Allen. They all have a fairly quiet way of riding and don’t pull the reins too much which is my style to.
What are some of the memories you look back on and smile about?
Rohan: I’ve been around a while so there is lots. Riding and being successful at big events always gives you a buzz and a smile. I’ve been lucky enough to compete at Royal Shows, Barastoc HOTY, PCAV state championship, Melbourne/Sydney/Adelaide 3DE’s. I’ve also been proud and excited to see my wife Kate and children Isabelle and Harry ride at major competitions around the country.
Isabelle: Of course, there are many great memories of wins and big comps, but those fondest to me are the rainy nights in the truck together as a family and enjoying the summer sunsets amongst friends at the end of a long day competing. Even going for trail rides up the mountain with Dad on a brisk winter’s morning, these are truly the memories I look back and smile about.
Harry: Going away as a family to the big events like the Interschool state and national championships or the Adelaide International Horse Trials.
What Barastoc feeds are you currently using? We are currently using both Barastoc’s ‘Calm performer’ and ‘Command’. Calm performer is great in meeting the nutritional needs of all our competition horses from 4 year olds all the way through to our school masters. We feed our high level horses command ensure they can train and perform looking and feeling their best.
What are some approaches to troubleshooting some common training and horse problems within your chosen Equine Discipline?
Rohan: Horse soundness is extremely important for all disciplines but particularly eventing, however, this is often poses a challenge in achieving harmony with the work ethic of good eventers who love to practice. In order to promote the longevity of our horses while also ensuring they receive the training they need, it’s important to achieve the right balance. Shorter more frequent amounts of exercise are ideal in reducing your horses’ chances of injury and in turn can enable you to achieve your goals. It’s also important that our equestrian athletes are fed accordingly to receive the adequate amounts of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals to ensure they’re well-conditioned without being overweight.
Isabelle: No matter the issue, I always focus on the basics and perfecting them as such. Going back to the basics can often be somewhat annoying and feel useless, but I feel it’s the best solution to solving any problem, not only when riding Dressage but in other disciplines too.
Harry: It isn’t unusual for thoroughbred eventers to get wound up before the dressage, being TBs they tend to get more excited rather than tired as you work them. I find that often you are better just to get off and let the horse have a pick of grass with their bridle on and then get back on just before your test. Just stopping for 5-10 can often be enough to help them relax
What do you look back on and wish you could have done differently – and what advice do you have for other riders?
Rohan: I think whenever you have a good horse you develop and improve and invariably you always look back at the end of the partnership and think I wish I could start again with what I know now. Life in general is a bit like that in fact!
My advice to other riders would be to persist, be patient and have an open mind to the feedback each horse gives you. Watch and learn bits and pieces from other riders and trainers and be happy with your own achievements and progression.
Isabelle: I don’t necessarily have regrets. I feel I’ve made mistakes and could’ve done things differently to achieve a more favourable outcome, however, I feel that these have been the things I’ve learnt and grown from, not only as a rider but as a person.
Harry: A recent regret was not checking that my SJ shirt still fitted before heading out for my first covid event. I squeezed into it but we nearly had to take to it with the scissors to get it off