Horseland Perth

An inside look into our sponsored rider Kate Ingham's incredible time competing at Adelaide 5⭐ and Melbourne International, while also fitting in valuable time training with Stuart Tinney!

While the competitions were unforgettable, the biggest takeaway wasn't the events themselves—it was the opportunity to immerse herself in training.

"The main highlight for me was actually not the competitions. Don’t get me wrong Adelaide and Melbourne are very special events to be a part of, but the real highlight was getting to base and train Stuart Tinney for the month leading into Melbourne. Being able to just focus on the horses and their training and having Stuart there constantly giving feedback, sharpening my focus and improving my riding was so incredibly valuable."

A key part of that experience was making the switch to the new Bates Apex saddle. Kate was incredibly happy with her Bates Advanta and equally dubious of the new Apex, so it took some convincing to get her to even try the Apex, but one ride turned into another and it ended up joining the campaign East!

"The thing about a good saddle is that you don't even notice it's there. It allows you to remain balanced at all times, especially on those tricky landings or quick turns. I love my Bates Advanta, and I wasn't even going to try the Apex, but I'm incredibly grateful to Verity for insisting I sit in it. Wow."

When a saddle helps you stay balanced, secure and connected with your horse, it allows you to focus on what really matters—your riding.

To top off an already incredible trip, she was proud to be part of the winning WA State Team, taking on some of the country's best riders.

Congratulations on a fantastic campaign—we're proud to have you representing Horseland Perth and riding in the Bates Apex. 💙