NSWIS LIGHTS UP – SHANE ROSE – OLYMPIAN (Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6, TAFE Students)
Shane Rose was introduced to horse riding as a five-year-old when he was enrolled as a member of the Forest Hills Pony Club, and it was love at first ride – although, his first pony Mickey Mouse was nothing like the loveable Disney character.
When Rose realised he didn’t possess the height or speed that was required to pursue a rugby career at the famous Warringah Rats, he focussed his attention on horse riding. After finishing high school his parents paid for him to go to England, and then ranches in America, to learn the horse trade. The trip opened Rose’s eyes to the world he wanted to be a part of, and upon his return to Australia he took his first tentative steps of turning his passion for horses into a successful and respected business.
Horse riding comes with dangers, but Roses’s worse injury occurred out of the saddle when a young thoroughbred he was teaching to go into a starting gate kicked out and connected with the bottom of the face. The damage was horrendous. Besides being in a coma for a week and requiring blood transfusions, surgeons asked Rose’s wife to provide them with a photo so they could rebuild his face.
The countdown is on to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) invites you to follow the journey of Olympian Shane Rose.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
This is Shane Rose’s remarkable story of resilience, grit and determination, spurred on by his love for equestrian.
Topics covered include:
- Feral Ponies, Wild Kids
- Horse Sense
- Hoofs and Heels
- Tough Breaks
- Highs and Lows
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NSW Institute of Sport
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Shane Rose was introduced to horse riding as a five-year-old when he was enrolled as a member of the Forest Hills Pony Club, and it was love at first ride – although, his first pony Mickey Mouse was nothing like the loveable Disney character.
When Rose realised he didn’t possess the height or speed that was required to pursue a rugby career at the famous Warringah Rats, he focussed his attention on horse riding. After finishing high school his parents paid for him to go to England, and then ranches in America, to learn the horse trade. The trip opened Rose’s eyes to the world he wanted to be a part of, and upon his return to Australia he took his first tentative steps of turning his passion for horses into a successful and respected business.
Horse riding comes with dangers, but Roses’s worse injury occurred out of the saddle when a young thoroughbred he was teaching to go into a starting gate kicked out and connected with the bottom of the face. The damage was horrendous. Besides being in a coma for a week and requiring blood transfusions, surgeons asked Rose’s wife to provide them with a photo so they could rebuild his face.
The countdown is on to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) invites you to follow the journey of Olympian Shane Rose.
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Primary, Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
PDHPE » Movement Skills » Movement Skill and Performance
Other KLAs
PDHPE » Interpersonal Skills » Health, Wellbeing and Relationships
PDHPE » Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Presenter Bio
Shane Rose was introduced to horse riding as a five-year-old when he was enrolled as a member of the Forest Hills Pony Club, and it was love at first ride – although, his first pony Mickey Mouse was nothing like the loveable Disney character.
When Rose realised he didn’t possess the height or speed that was required to pursue a rugby career at the famous Warringah Rats, he focussed his attention on horse riding. After finishing high school his parents paid for him to go to England, and then ranches in America, to learn the horse trade. The trip opened Rose’s eyes to the world he wanted to be a part of, and upon his return to Australia he took his first tentative steps of turning his passion for horses into a successful and respected business.
Horse riding comes with dangers, but Roses’s worse injury occurred out of the saddle when a young thoroughbred he was teaching to go into a starting gate kicked out and connected with the bottom of the face. The damage was horrendous. Besides being in a coma for a week and requiring blood transfusions, surgeons asked Rose’s wife to provide them with a photo so they could rebuild his face.
The countdown is on to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) invites you to follow the journey of Olympian Shane Rose.
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- Paper / notebook
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