One Month to Go – CANTER CON 2026!

Coaching Advancement through Networking, Training, Education and Relationships

The countdown is on! With just one month to go, now is the perfect time to secure your place at CANTER CON 2026, proudly presented by Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers.

Melbourne Showgrounds
25–26 July 2026

Whether you're an experienced coach, just beginning your coaching journey, an aspiring coach, or simply passionate about learning more about equestrian coaching, CANTER CON is open to everyone with an interest in coaching!

Prepare for an inspiring weekend packed with:

•  Industry-leading presenters and practical demonstrations
•  Networking opportunities with coaches and equestrian professionals from across Australia
• A vibrant Trade Village showcasing the latest products and services
•  Educational sessions designed to inspire, challenge and grow your coaching skills

The newly released programme offers something for everyone, go to www.cantercon.com to view the Presenter and Discover:

• How Carriage Driving can broaden your coaching knowledge in partnership with the Australian Carriage Driving Society and Jessica Meredith.
• The benefits of vaulting, including its surprising impact on concentration and learning.
• Creative, fun and engaging ways to teach group lessons.
• International coaching insights from Sam York (UK), who travels the world helping develop coaching standards in emerging Nations.
• Inspiring stories from renowned Olympians.
• What elite riders really need from their coaches.
• How to successfully educate your OTT horse.
• Tips for matching the right horse with the right rider when purchasing.
• How straight do you sit on your horse and how fit is your horse? Emerging technologies from The Better Rider Project and Garmin.

A key focus throughout the weekend is Horse Welfare—being guardians of both horse and rider while creating safer, happier partnerships. Hear from respected experts including Dr Andrew McLean, IGEQ and the work they are doing in the international space, Sports Accounting Australia, and Gow-Gates Insurance as they share practical knowledge to support coaches at every level. You can even get some exercise from The Rider Physio Zoe Farrant.

And don't miss the ever-popular Gary Lung, whose session "Coaching with Clarity" is guaranteed to leave you laughing while taking away practical coaching tools.

Visit the Trade Village

Browse the latest products and innovations from an exciting range of exhibitors, including:

• Gow-Gates Insurance
• Garmin
• Scoot Boots
• She Science
• The Better Rider Project
• Stable Comfort
• APK Helmets (including information on the new helmet standards)
• Multi-Cube
• Off The Track (OTT)
• Kohnke's Own
• The Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Stance Equitec
• Jenequine
• Horsewyse Magazine

Grab Your CANTER CON Merch!

The exclusive CANTER CON merchandise range is now available to order through the website. Be sure to secure your gear before the event so you're ready for a fantastic weekend!

Don't Miss Out!

With only one month to go, now is the time to book your place and be part of Australia's premier coaching conference.

Secure your ticket today:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1556474

Find out more and view the full programme:
https://www.cantercon.com.au

We can't wait to see coaches, future coaches and equestrian enthusiasts from every discipline come together for an unforgettable weekend of learning, networking and inspiration!