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Steven and Equestrian Excellence has performed at the following major events;

Steve Opened the 2000 Olympic games, he was the Lone rider who galloped in and with a crack of the whip signalled the start to the Olympic Opening ceremony (viewed by 4.3 billion people).
Steve and Jamieson entertained at the Olympic Equestrian events, in front of a crowd of 30,000 people he was highly acclaimed worldwide.

Steven was instrumental in selecting and training the 120 riders who rode in the ‘Welcome segment’ in the Olympic Opening Ceremony. He was used in an advisory capacity by SOCOG to not only find the horses and riders, but to prepare a safe and workable environment for the horses to perform in.

The 2006 Asian games was a spectacular event, in front of billions of viewing audience, Malibu, our Australian bred Arabian carried the Prince of Qatar, Sheik Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Thani, safely up the 60 metre ramp to light the cauldron and open the Asian Games, a world first. Steve was also responsible for all the animals of the closing ceremony which involved horses, camels and a donkey. Read more about the asian games >.

Steven has lectured at university and conferences on animal behaviour and training techniques. He is very effective at demonstrating how he trains his animals can cross-over into human relations in the workplace.

Steven has performed in or lectured at:

1. The ‘Man from Snowy River Arena spectacular’ (Kevin Jacobson/David Atkins productions) as the ‘Breaker’, an accredited acting role. Steven was the major horse trainer in the show, training the ‘colt from Old Regret’, as well teaching the main star – Martin Cruz to ride prior to the show. Ammo the horse that opened the Olympic games and Jana, the wonder dog, were also given a role in the show.
2. ANZAC International Military Tatoo which required two horses to trot and canter around on very slippery flooring as part of the light horse segment
3. Australian Horse Alliance Fundraiser
4. Barastoc Horse of the Year
5. Trivett Classic, International Dressage Championships
6. Sydney Royal Easter Show
7. Riding For Disabled National Workshop
8. Dubbo horse extravaganza
9. dianna ferrari Dressage Championships
10. Northside Riding Club 25th Anniversary Princess Ann arena.
11. Entertained at the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) and Chief Executive Organisation (CEO), International Conferences.
12. The opening Act for the Mane Event, 1999 Equiatana, Australiasia
13. Lectured as a trainer at all Equitanas, Australiasia > read all about Steve's training at Equitana 2003
14. Performed in the Mane Event and was part of the educational segments for the 2001 and 2002 Equitana.
15. Reared ‘Ammo’ the horse who opened the Olympic games, on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera house in Celebration of the Lord Mayor’s New Years Eve, 2002 gala party, with the fireworks spectacular in full swing.
16. Steve has entertained at Agfest, Australia’s largest Agricultural field day. He also presented progressive breaking in demonstrations
17. Entertained at Adelaide 3DE
18. Entertained at Scotchman Hill international 3DE.

Steven was the horse master on the Jeep Cherokee advertisement, this required Spud to run free along side the motor vehicle.

Steven was the horsemaster on the Singapore Airlines advertisement, a million dollar commercial, which aired overseas and on cable television. Steve was required to run a team of wild horses at liberty across a desert. Steven and Jamieson star as the cowboy riding the beautiful black stallion with an elaborate airline seat attached to Spud’s back.

A nightclub at West Pennant Hills asked Steve to bring Spud into the club to promote ‘Black Stallion’ electrolyte drink. This required walking Spud through a full public bar, whilst the music was in full swing, past the pool tables and out to the beer garden. Not an easy manoeuvre to perform.
 
 

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