Media Alert 13/03/2014
Three of Australia’s leading trainers have been selected for the famous The Way of The
Horse Challenge (TWOTH) 2014 after presenting at the audition on Tuesday this week.
Bruce ODell
Damian Hall Inverell
Kane Lemperd
The TWOTH Challenge is a three day horsestarting competition, where specially selected
trainers will showcase their starting techniques with unbroken horses before a panel of
international equine experts.
Each trainer was allocated an hour to present their methods with a young horse from
Roseridge Stud, located in Sale, Victoria, in front of a panel of the Country’s leading
Equine Experts.
Contestants were judged by legendary horseman Ian Francis OAM, leading clinician
Sandi Simons, Cutting judge and competitor Dominic Montesanti, Reining champion Rob
Lawson and EQUITANA Australia Event Manager Marketa Mensikova.
Our finalists this year included colt starter, coach and clinician; Damien Hall from Inverell,
NSW; Western rider turned Showjumper; Kane Lamperd from Milawa, Victoria; jack of all
trades; Tabatha Moroney from Seaton, Victoria; the cabinet maker turned cowboy Drew
Morton from Tyaak, Victoria; and former bronc rider Bruce O’Dell of Maldon Victoria.
It was O’Dell and Lamperd who impressed the judges, both displaying years of experience
with young horses, and methods that were not only complementary but effective, kind
and gentle. Hall was selected as the Reserve.
Lamperd comes from equestrian background his skills displayed an effective starting
method, judges were impressed with his dynamic presentation skills, offering an in depth
explanation of what and why he was doing what he was doing.
O’Dell was the quiet guy, he had an illustrious career as a leading bronc rider, this
understated personality exuded years of experience, and his instant rapport with his colt
had the whole panel, and those watching totally fixated, “that was a pleasure to watch.”
commented both Francis and Lawson on O’Dell’s presentation.
Hall also showed an immediate affinity with his colt, and his amicable personality together
with his strong connection and understanding with his horse impressed judges.
Lamperd and O’Dell will join Bianca Gillanders, a previous reserve from 2012, with Hall
stepping in if any are unable to perform. They will compete at EQUITANA Melbourne in
November this year in the three day challenge.
For access to talent, images from the or further enquiries please contact Elia Lom,
EQUITANA Australia, on Tel: 0411 211 939 or email elia@equitana.com.au
