Julia Stewart

Dressage Rider and Full time dressage coach

I have been riding since I was 3 years old, starting with all disciplines at Pony Club before moving onto the Victorian Young Rider Dressage Squad and later on Senior Victorian Dressage Squads.

I currently have 2 horses in work- Cricket 13yo gelding schooling Grand Prix. I’ve owned Cricket from 4 years of age and have trained him right the way through. Whilst he is one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever undertaken, he has also been one of the most rewarding. Breaking through his mental demons has seen him grow into a confident and established schoolmaster.

I also have a young 5 year old Memento (MJ)- MJ has to be one of the most beautiful and gentle souls I’ve met. Bred to be an outstanding dressage prospect for the future, we are taking our time and establishing the basics. With a talent for collection, extensions and lateral work, he is an exciting horse for the future.

My greatest achievement with my own horses is producing 2 horses to Grand Prix level. My first and very special Grand Prix horse, Rafter, sadly passed away last year. But my career highlights include seeing my students succeed in the partnerships with their horses both in training and the competition arena with riders claiming national wins and placings.

My goals for the future include progressing MJ’s training and continuing to develop my coaching career.

I have been using Hi Form products since 2008 when Rafter suffered severe allergies to other commercial feeds and supplements on the market. Seeing amazing results in work ethic, stamina, coat and condition has seen me continue to exclusively use Hi Form ever since.

Choosing my favourite Hi Form product is like choosing a favourite child. Over the years, I’ve used all their products with different horses prioritising different products. Cricket’s favourite product would be Bio Equus for gut heath and Proflamaid Plus for muscle and joint support. MJ thrives on Oxydane for vitamin, mineral and all over digestive health and recovery for horses in work and Proflaimaid Plus.