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.

 

Julia found her love for horses at age 12, shortly after stepping away from rhythmic gymnastics due to an early injury. What started at a local riding school near her hometown in Poland quickly turned into a passion for showjumping that led her to compete internationally at 3* level in Longines ranking classes (145/150 cm).

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Today, Julia combines her experience as a rider with her work as a sports psychologist, helping riders develop skills both physically and mentally.

When Julia is not coaching or riding, you’ll likely find her on a snowboard or chasing waves—still pushing limits and seeking thrills!

Brian started riding at a young age and began breaking in and producing his own ponies at just ten years old. By the age of twelve, he was riding trackwork, and in his teens, he transitioned to working with sport horses. Specialising in producing young horses for showing, showjumping, and eventing, Brian has honed his skills over the years.

 

After graduating school, Brian qualified as a primary school teacher before moving into coaching within the equestrian industry. Having lived in both Ireland and Australia, Brian has had the privilege of working with Olympic-level riders, gaining invaluable experience and knowledge along the way. 

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. 

Sally is a two-time Equestrian Australia National Rider of the Year and a multiple Royal Show Champion Rider. With a riding career that began in early childhood, she brings decades of elite show ring experience into her coaching. Sally has competed successfully at Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane Royal Shows and has worked closely with some of Australia’s leading riders and coaches.

 

She has a strong background in producing performance horses and retraining retired racehorses for successful second careers. As a Royal Show and National-level judge, Sally is passionate about developing correct basics, confidence and polish, and enjoys supporting riders of all ages and stages to achieve their goals - whether in their first lesson or preparing to shine at Royal or National level.

Originally from Belgium, Axelle began riding at just five years old and quickly developed her passion for horses. Over the years, her passion drove her to train throughout Belgium, working and riding at some of the top stables to develop her dressage skills.

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Before joining Centennial Equestrian, Axelle spent two years as a dressage trainer at the renowned Yeguada Scuderia stables in Belgium. She loves building a connection with the horses and challenging her students to improve their riding and the horses way of going.

Chiara learned to ride in Centennial Park Equestrian Centre at seven years old. Since then, horses have been a huge part of her life. After graduating high school, Chiara worked for two years as a full-time coach, before beginning to work part-time at Centennial Equestrian.

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Chiara loves teaching riders of all ages and abilities, and brings a calm, thoughtful approach to her coaching. At the heart of her philosophy is a strong belief in building a partnership through understanding and working with the horse. 

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.

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.