Maddison Cooke
Discipline: Para-Dressage
Home town: Cottles Bridge, Victoria
How did your love of the horse begin?
My love of horses started with my mum. There has never been a time that we didn’t have a horse or pony in the paddock, and I was naturally drawn to them. I loved being outside with them and even though I was in a walking frame they were never frightened of me.
What are your competition achievements highlights?
Being named on The Equestrian Australia Para Equestrian High Performance Green Squad (Podium Ready, Podium Potential) 2022, 2023
Hope Cup, 2012, Taiwan, winning gold in the Team, Individual and Freestyle Tests Grade 2
Melbourne Dressage Festival 2022 Para Equestrian Grade 2 Champion
Leader Para Nationals 2022 Para Equestrian Grade 2 Champion
CDI Lite Sydney International Equestrian Centre Para Equestrian Grade 2 Champion
Australian Dressage Championships Grade 2 Para Equestrian Champion 2022
What are your goals?
My current goal is to compete for Australia in the 2024 Paralympics / Ride towards a goal of 75% in a Grand Prix A and Grand Prix B
• Continue to work in harmony with my equine partner, Byalee Magic 2
• Be a mentor for riders starting on their equestrian journey
Tell us a bit about yourself and your team.
I am so lucky to have a strong team and incredible horse community around us in Victoria. I have the full support of my family who assist me with my goals. My mum and I work our day-to-day goals around fitness, in and out of the saddle. Our behind-the-scenes team works so well together to ensure Raffy and I are ready for all competitions and everyday riding. I have the most incredible physio that treats my horse and myself to keep us moving in the right direction. Our farrier works in unison with our physio and what we are doing, ensuring Raffy is always at his best. Weekly lessons with my incredible coaches and plans to improve my fitness and skills working towards our goals. Finally, but not least, my friends who are always there to lend a hand. From my pony club days to now my EA days, I am so lucky to have their support.
What are your favourite products from Horseland you use, and why?
Kyla Jacket
Therapy Tec Stable Boot Wraps
Dublin Black Melanie Top