Ben started his equine career at the age of 10. He quickly found a love for showjumping and knew he wanted to take that path within the equine world. At just 15 years old Ben left home and moved to a professional showjumping yard where he ended up living and working for four and a half years. During this time, Ben competed up to 3* international level travelling to different shows around the world, including Dubai.

 

Ben has a real passion for not only the horses but also for his clients, wanting for them to thrive in any discipline they choose.

 

Zoe started riding in Scotland at the age of two, on her Shetland Pony 'Rambo'. Zoe's love for horses, took her to complete her BHS exams, qualifying as a riding instructor. Before coming to Centennial Equestrian, Zoe worked in Scotland as both an instructor and a trek leader.

 

With a strong background in eventing, Zoe brings a wealth of experience in both rider development and horse care. She is passionate about creating a safe, positive learning environment where riders of all ages and levels can build confidence , develop their skills and achieve their goals. 

Having grown up around horses, Lingling's love for riding has been a key part of her life for as long as she can remember. Throughout the years, she's had the privilege of competing and training with some of Australia's top riders which has amplified her dedication to the sport and helped her to develop invaluable skills.

 

Now alongside full-time university studies, Lingling is passionate about helping others to also discover the joys of riding. With fluency in both English and Chinese, she is able to cater to a diverse range of students. Lingling's coaching style focuses upon technique, confidence building and safety while making sure riding is fun and enjoyable for riders of all levels.

Michele began riding at twelve years old, competing in dressage and hacking throughout New Zealand before relocating to Australia, where he discovered a passion for teaching.​ Most recently, Michele spent time in the United States, where he gained extensive experience working in Florida and Wyoming, holding both riding and coaching roles. During this time, he specialised in training green and more challenging horses, developing a versatile skillset across both English and Western disciplines.

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Michele’s teaching philosophy centres on building confidence in the saddle while ensuring riders enjoy the process. He is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging environment where both horse and rider can thrive.

Leah has been riding since the age of four and grew up immersed in the equestrian world, developing a lifelong passion for horses from an early age. Throughout her competitive career, she represented Ireland in mounted games and her state in tetrathlon; a demanding discipline combining running, swimming, shooting and cross-country riding.

 

Leah has extensive experience working within the thoroughbred industry, including with the world-renowned Coolmore stud, where she specialised in educating and producing young horses at the beginning of their racing careers across both Ireland and Australia.

 

Leah is passionate about creating a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment where riders can build confidence and strengthen their skills. 

Lochie is an emerging dressage rider and a recognised young talent within Australian equestrian sport. He was named EA Best Performing Young Rider at Willinga Dressage by the Sea CDI 2026 and has been selected for the Equestrian Australia Future Champions Athlete Empowerment Program 2026, reflecting his dedication and potential.

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Having started riding at the age of five at CPEC, Lochie has built a strong and well-rounded foundation, previously competing in showjumping up to 1.10m. Now focusing on dressage, he is currently competing with his warmblood, Ducky, and continues to develop his skills while training with some of Australia's top-level dressage riders and coaches.