Centura Riding School
48 Franklin Road
WANNEROO
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6065
Tel/Fax: 9405 2253

... a little bit about us ...

Riding horses is a great philosophy.
"Equestrian art, perhaps more than any other, is closely related to the wisdom of life ... the horse teaches us self-control, constancy, and the ability to understand what does on in the mind and the feelings of another creatures, qualities that are important throughout our lives. "

"The object of the classical art of riding is to train a horse not only to be brilliant in the movements and exercises of the High School, but also to be quiet, supple, and obediant, and by his smooth movements to make riding a true pleasure. THis clearly shows that in every kind of riding we strive for the same objective. Whether it is a dressage horse, a jumper, a hunter or charger, he should always be quiet, supple and obedient. These qualities are the basis for every kind of riding."
(The Complete Training of Horse & Rider, Alolis Podhajsky, Former Director of the Spanish Riding School, Vienna).

Roz Tippett (NCAS Level 2 Specialist Dressage), the owner of Centura Riding School has endeavoured to instil the above principals in all her students, whether they be absolute beginner riders or student competing at the highest levels of dressage. Being the first West Australian to school a horse to Grand Prix level took enormous dedication, knowledge and experience. These qualities alone make Centura Riding School stand out amongst it's contemporaries. Her first Grand Prix horse, the late great "Grand Espoir"  has a long list of achievements. From coming 2nd in the Australian Novice Championship in Adelaide, 1986, through to winning the Perth Grand Prix in 1993 and 1994, Grand Espoir became one of the most loved and respected horses in Australia. His tragic death following a colic operation in 1995 left a huge gap in W.A.'s dressage arenas. Roz is currently training and competing the enormously talented Centure Finistere. Already his successes in the arena are awesome and it will not be long before he is ready to compete at the Grand Prix level.

It is only fitting that the owner of Centura Riding School is herself one of Australia's most respected and leading riders. Amongst her many achievements to horseriding in this state, she was 1997 State Young Rider Squad coach, is a current member of the Dressage Squad, has organised Squad workshops and demonstrations for fun-raising, has instigated and organised the W.A. Indoor Dressage Championships. She is also a fully qualified NCAS Level 1 General Coach, an NCAS Level 11 Dressage Speciallist Coach and an NCAS Examiner.

Roz Tippett and her staff are fully committed to instructing riders of all ages, all levels and abilities in the classical and timeless art of riding.

What sets Centura Riding School apart? A variety of fact which blend together to creat a holistic approach to horse and rider. From the specialist farrier who attends both the school's horses and the privately agisted horses, the  dentist who flies in every 10-15 weeks from the Eastern states, together with the exceptional care and knowledge of performance horses provided by the team of acupuncturists and chiropractors at the Bullsbrook Vet Clinic, all combine to make our horses edicated, obedient and supple. Horses such as these, coupled with the skill, knowledge and techniques of our riding instruction allow the rider to progress to either a competitive standard of riding or alternatively, for the non-competitor, to enable and equip them to be happy, safe , confident and competent in their pleasure riding.

The staff at Centura Riding School are themselves as dedicated to teaching as Roz.

Sarah Gillette, a qualified Level "O" instructor, is a great favourites amongst young and not so young riders. She has a wealth of experience with the Riding for the Disabled which has equipped her to deal with the most timid of students. Sarah has an exceptional ability in focusing on the student-rider's goals and helping them to achieve those goals. A former track rider, Sarah is an encyclopedia of knowledge and is experienced in both eventing and showjumping.

Terrina Fairbrother, our guest instructor , teaches when her busy show schedule alloways. She is a highly competitive dressage rider who, like Sarah, is exceptional with the older, timid and beginner rider right up to the more experienced rider.

Centura Riding School adheres strictly to the principals of riding on a lunge, which is necessary when re-educating rider position. Also, beginners are introduced  to horseriding on the lunge until they are confident and secure. ALl group lessons at our school are graded by standard of riding as opposed to age of the rider. Centura further offers Certificate courses such as Horse Management and Horsemastership.

Owner/riders are always welcome to reside and train with Roz and to this end, tailor made training programmes to suit are a specialty. Residential school holiday camps and competition rider camps are an added bonus at Centura.

Our monthly newsletter guarantees to keep all clients in touch with what's happening around the school and the competition circuit. Our fun gymkhana days are always a hit with young riders and our mock competition days, picnics, and twilight bushriders (in the summer months) are a great way of relaxing in a stress-free atmostphere in today's stress-ridden environment.

Above all else, Centura Riding School rides itself in providing a safe and friendly environment in which to enjoy the benefits of horseback ridingin, or, to achieve long held goals of competing at the highest level.