Scout Lodder

How did you get started in your equine pursuit?

My mum led me off all her horses on my awesome pony called “Penny”. I first started riding off the lead when I was 3 years old. Mum also used to tie my pony up with me on it while she schooled hers.

What are your goals for the upcoming season:

Ride “Levi” in the pre-novice class at Puhinui 3DE, training “Maisey”, and also be part of DUNSTAN Beyond the Barriers with my 3-year-old “Dash”.

Horses to watch:

“Levi” (Overnight Success), and “Dash” once he has done a bit more

Four people, you would invite for dinner:

Charlotte Dujardin, Anne-Marie (singer), Jonelle Price, Jock Paget

Speaking of dinner can you share a horse feeding tip?

Put your Dunstan feed on top of your Equifibre when feeding up as this stops them flicking all the chaff out of the way. Also adding some carrots into your feed if you have a horse that eats to fast.

What is Your Number One Tip for Travelling Horses:

Never put horses on the wall that scramble, and for the naughty ones that kick, we don’t put back travelling boots on them. What do you never leave home without? My dogs, Trip and Bucket!

Who inspires you?

My mum, Dannie Lodder, mum trains racehorses to become good eventers. That’s something I want to do because it is really nice when they like to jump and they want to do it! Also, I love Charlotte Dujardin, her horse “Volegero” looks exactly like “Levi”- someday I would love to do dressage like her.

What is your favourite riding accessory?

My cool Bous Blue hairnet and also my awesome western blue & white belt that my friend, Tayla Munt got me for my birthday! I really love my Champion helmet which makes me feel so safe! And my Barton Blacksmith waterproof jacket.

Do you have a good luck charm?

My horse Levi and I have a favourite pair of sheepskin black show jump boots which seem to bring me good luck!!