Tarni McCormack (Woodhead)
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EA Level 2 General Coach
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Skill Specific Trainer & Assessor (SSTA)
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Queensland Off-The-Track (QOTT) Approved Coach
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Bit Bank Australia Certified Coach
Woodcrest Equestrian was established in 2009 by Tarni McCormack (Woodhead) — EA Level 2 General Coach, SSTA and QOTT Approved Coach — with more than 25 years of competition and training experience.
Throughout her career, Tarni has successfully developed both horses and riders across multiple disciplines including Eventing, Jumping, Dressage and Working Equitation. She is passionate about building strong foundations and is currently working towards becoming a Coach Educator, helping to support and develop the next generation of equestrian coaches.
Tarni has trained with many highly respected riders and trainers throughout her career. Her greatest influences include Australian Eventing Coach Tony Manca, Olympic Event Rider Kevin McNab, and Germany’s Olympic Dressage Gold Medallist Heike Kemmer. A career highlight was spending time training in Germany with Heike Kemmer in 2009, where Tarni had the opportunity to ride and train several of her horses, including Royal Rubin, a Grand Prix stallion.
"I wouldn't be half the rider or have achieved half as much with my horses if not for Tarni's dedicated, passionate, empathetic and professional guidance".
- Tatiana Dorofeeff
" I've had a total of 8 other riding coaches. Tarni is worth more than 8 combined."
- Robert Page
"Tarni goes far and beyond just being a brilliant coach. She truly cares and lives our journeys with us".
- Denise Cobbin
" Tarni is the most patient, persistent, consistent and just all round great explainer of the mystery that is horse. Her insightful instruction is so appreciated."
- Meryn Scott
"Tarni's patience, time, perseverance and her ability to repeat 'leg on' or 'outside' rein' way more than any sane person should and then to reward you with 'Soooper' when everything would FINALLY come together, makes you feel on top of the world. Her inclusiveness of everyone to Team Woodcrest really makes the whole riding and competing experience even more enjoyable."
- Laura Hinde
#Team Woodcrest
Team Woodcrest is made up by students and those which have been an enormous support to Woodcrest. The group activities create a fantastic learrning environment with team support. Team members are provided with endless support online within a private group page on facebook and offline with many development opportunities.
