H
ailing from a rural background, Clem Smith has dabbled in many equestrian pursuits,
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including camp drafting, Pony Club, working on stations, eventing and show
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jumping. These days his expertise centres around breaking in and training young horses, and conducting jumping clinics in Australia and New Zealand. When I asked Clem whether there
With over 30 years’ experience, Clem Smith is one of Australia’s leading show jumping riders with notable performances at home and overseas. He recently shared some of his top tips with CHRISTINE ARMISHAW.
was a particular focus to his clinics, he explained that no two were the same. “Every horse and rider combination is different, so you’ve got to work on different things. Some horses travel nicely, but their connection is not as
