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Five Minutes with Jett Newman

This article is from the November 2019 Horse Deals magazine.

Photo: Allira Fontana Photography

Photo: Allira Fontana Photography

How would you describe yourself? Fun, energetic, outgoing and fast. I love being outdoors and love playing any sports.

What’s your proudest horse-related achievement? Winning working hunter at Sydney Royal in 2016 on my favourite horse Glenview Traveler.

What’s your worst riding habit? Sometimes looking down. I always get told to “look up.”

Who’s your equestrian idol? My coach Roger Fitzhardinge. Since being with Roger I have learnt so much. Every time I have a lesson they’re always exciting and he is always teaching me new and harder things. I hope that one day I will be able to ride at the highest level of dressage.

What’s your after-school ritual? I usually come home from school, get changed and ride. A couple of days a week I go for a run before I ride. On Tuesdays I have little athletics and Thursdays I go and exercise a couple of ponies for someone.

Among your friends, what are you best known for? My athleticism. 

What is the best gift you have ever been given? My old horse Trav (Glenview Traveler).

If you didn’t ride, what sport would you be doing? Gymnastics.

Who’s your favourite YouTuber? The Ace Family.

How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? I don’t like pineapple so I think it’s a bad idea!

What do you want to do when you finish school? I would like to ride trackwork for my dad and then focus on riding and educating horses during the day.

What’s your favourite competition item? My Graeme Murphy saddle.

Photo: Glenys Lilley

Photo: Glenys Lilley


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