A lot of people will remember Ashleigh as the beautiful Ballerina who accompanied her dad, Steve, to dance the wonderfully moving ‘Toy Story’ at Equitana’s 2001 Mane Event. At the time Ashleigh was 10 years old, and showing real professionalism, kept her dear old dad from getting ‘too nervous’.

As well as performing in the Mane Event, Ashleigh also rode the gorgeous pony Linlea Tango as the Equitana Fairy.

Ashleigh is a serious horse woman, she rode Equestrian Excellence Barbie to win the Novice dressage test at the State dressage championships, a great feat against 72 other competitors in the under 13 years age group. Another great achievement was winning Berrima horse trials.

On  Equestrian Excellence Zulu, Ash has had enjoyed the eventing arena, placing 2nd at PCA State Championships and being selected on the Equestrian Australia state Schools eventing squad after winning at the NSW interschools championships.

Equestrian Excellence strives to achieve riders who can compete in all phases of equestrian pursuit. Ashleigh is a fabulous example of this philosophy not only is she an accomplished dressage rider, she loves jumping and eventing and has also won the odd champion in the sporting arena.