International show jumper Oliver Lazarus was all but born in the saddle. From just a few weeks old, his mother carried him on her back as she rode around the family farm in Malkerns, Swaziland.
Since then he has ridden daily. From a highly successful child rider progressing up the ranks on ponies he trained himself, he now competes all over the world.
When he’s not riding, he enjoys golf, snowboarding, and traveling. He’s climbed Kilimanjaro, and also plays the violin and guitar.
Podcast host Charlie Brister spoke to Oliver about the value of working and training in Germany with Ludger Beerbaum, the importance of a good work ethic, competing on the Longines Global Champions Tour, hill training, a balanced life, and having an appreciation for a decent bottle of Gin!

Darren Mills of Cadence and Co fame, father to an eventing daughter, is definitely living the dream!

Professionally riding, training and coaching dressage since 2000, Brett Parbery has an impressive list of achievements behind him, including competing at the World Equestrian Games in 2010. During a stellar European tour, he finished 10th in the World Cup Final, 6th at Aachen CHIO, was placed 3rd at Rotterdam CHIO, and won the Grand Prix Special at Hickstead.

Some of his other achievements include winning over 30 individual Australian Championships across all levels, including four Australian Grand Prix Championships. He has twice represented Australia at the World Games, and earned a spot in the final five for selection for the Beijing and Rio de Janeiro Olympics, misfortune on each occasion denying him the opportunity. And at the London Olympics, Brett was Dressage Coach to the Australian eventing team, helping to position them in 1st place overall following the dressage phase.

Brett now devotes himself to producing young horses, and to The Parbery Program, a six-module education and training system suitable for riders of all ages and stages, followed by a 12-month subscription based support network for those wishing to join the Gold Member group.

Among other topics, Brett spoke to Charlie about making the transition from rodeos to renvers, the journey to Grand Prix, learning by studying others riders, family and flying changes, and the benefits of a logical training system.