Caleb Degen

11/22/24 • 57 min

Caleb Degen, a 27-year-old horseman, has built a career driven by his passion for all things horses. His journey began in the Equine Mastery Program at TKIS with coach Leah McCarron where he was lucky enough to compete in eventing throughout his high school career, laying the foundation for the next few years where he delved into the world of polo completing a season in the UK.

Currently, Caleb serves as the Equine Coordinator at Australian Outback Spectacular and has been with the show for nearly 9 years, assisting in the management and training the horses for this acclaimed live show. His role involves overseeing their care, training, and performing alongside his equine counterparts as well as ensuring they are well-prepared for their captivating performances. He has been lucky enough to be trained and assisted in both trick riding and liberty work by one of the countries greatest Horsewomen “Zelie Bullen.”
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Brett Parbery

Coming to you from Equitana in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Warwick interviews Brett Parbery in front of a live audience as a part of the Equitana programming.
Brett Parbery was born to ride, growing up in Dorrigo, NSW, in a family deeply immersed in horse culture. His father professionally broke and trained horses, specializing in cattle horse sports like campdrafting and cutting, and Brett was involved in stable life from a young age, helping train horses before and after school. Weekends were spent competing in various equestrian activities, from campdrafting and polocrosse to pony club and agricultural shows, where Brett's passion for rodeo was ignited by watching saddle bronc riding at night-time events. Determined to become a cowboy, Brett pursued saddle bronc riding nationally and internationally from 1989 to 2000, consistently ranking among Australia’s top 20 riders. However, his love for training horses led him to transition to dressage, and in 2000, he moved to Europe to train under top professionals before returning home to establish his own stable. Over the years, Brett has excelled in dressage, representing Australia at two World Equestrian Games and earning numerous accolades, including over 30 Australian Championships and a standout 2010 season featuring an 8th-place finish at the World Games in Kentucky. With extensive training under legendary riders like Edward Gal and Ulla Salzgeber, Brett developed a horse-friendly training system, which he now shares through “Performance Riders,” an online education program co-founded with Natalie Foxon to mentor riders of all levels, guiding them from foundational skills to high performance. He lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales with his wife Melinda and his son Jake.
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Tim Price

Tim Price is a celebrated New Zealand eventer. Competing at the top international level, Tim is renowned for his skill, resilience, and deep partnership with his horses. He is married to fellow New Zealand eventing rider Jonelle Price, forming a powerhouse duo. Tim competed at back-to-back Olympic Games (2016, 2020, 2024), after being elevated to compete from the traveling reserve spot at Rio 2016 on short notice. At Rio 2016, he and his wife, Jonelle, became the first husband and wife on a New Zealand team. In October 2022, he and his wife Jonelle were the world's No.1 (Tim) and No.2 (Jonelle) in the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) world ranking list for eventing. Tim's career continues to inspire aspiring riders and equestrian enthusiasts worldwide, with his dedication and achievements leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.
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