Mary Warren

BIO
Hello, my name is Mary Warren and I am a professional Dressage rider and coach based in the Hunter Valley, NSW. I run my business out of the family property where we run a combination of training, coaching and agistment services.
I am lucky enough to have a range of good quality horses, including 3 competitive FEI horses, with some young horses being brought up behind them. I also enjoy coaching riders and being a part of their journey - I find it extremely rewarding when I can help other riders achieve their goals.
For me the ultimate goal is to of course represent Australia at the Olympics and World Equestrian Games but for now I am concentrating on building my business in Australia and bringing together a strong team of performance horses.
Being a rider full time I needed to find a brand of clothing that was comfortable to wear all day but also durable. I came across the Black Horse trade stand at the 2019 Boneo Spring CDI and haven't looked back since. I choose Black Horse Clothing for their comfort, style, durability and affordability. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
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GET TO KNOW ME
My age is | 22 |
I live in | Bolwarra Heights, NSW |
I would describe my occupation as | a professional dressage rider and coach |
My favourite breeches are | 'Anna' bamboo breeches for everyday riding and the 'Elegance' breeches for competition |
I started riding when I was | a small child |
My first pony | was named Taffy. She was a present for my 1st birthday |
The highlight of my career so far is | winning the 2019 Willinga Park CDI4* Grand Prix Special and Freestyle |
My secret crush is | my ponies will always be my number one! |
My biggest riding influence is | I have looked up to a lot of riders over the years, particularly Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Hester, Isabel Werth and Cathrine Dufour |
The best piece of advice I have for up & coming riders is | to pursue your dreams and take opportunities. You never stop learning so always be open to it. |
When I'm not riding I'm | teaching, eating or sleeping |
The word that best sums me up is | dedicated |
My dirty little secret is | I have an unhealthy obsession with Lindt chocolate |
My pre-comp secret weapon is | coffee |
The greatest challenge I've faced is | doing by HSC via distance education |
My least favourite task is | mucking stables and the after-competition pack up |
If I won lotto I would | build an indoor arena! |
I would tell my 13 year old self | continually challenge yourself in all aspects of life - push yourself out of your comfort zone |
You probably don't know this but | I have a Heavy Combination truck license |
If my horse/s could talk he/she/they would say |
"not a fan of always being on a diet!" |