Andrew is an internationally respected equestrian coach, former Olympic event rider, and five-star FEI Eventing judge.

Born in New Zealand, Andrew began riding at the age of ten and progressed through Pony Club before competing successfully in Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing during his teenage years.

In 1984, riding Jade, he launched his international career and qualified for his first Olympic Games in Los Angeles, becoming one of New Zealand’s early Olympic representatives in three-day eventing. He rode alongside Mark Todd, Andrew Nicholson, and Mary Hamilton, with team-mate Mark Todd winning individual gold.

Based in the United Kingdom since 1984, Andrew has dedicated his career to producing competition horses and coaching riders from grassroots through to elite level. He has competed internationally in numerous three-day events on a wide range of horses, gaining deep, practical experience across all three disciplines.

For 11 years Andrew worked with Ian Adsetts at a busy hunter livery and competition yard near Badminton. This period provided extensive hands-on experience in horse production, training, coaching, stud work and yard management, while further developing his technical and coaching expertise.

Riding the English-bred Grayshott, Andrew qualified for the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and was a member of the New Zealand team alongside Mark Todd, Marges Knighton, and Tinks Pottinger. The team won the bronze medal, with Andrew finishing 20th individually, having placed 8th after the Dressage phase.

During the same period, Andrew produced another English-bred horse, Albany, to advanced level. This horse was Sold to the USA, and Albany went on to compete as part of the American Olympic team at the 1988 Games, achieving their best result.

In 1995, Andrew established his own competition and training yard in Wiltshire, where he continued producing horses from novice through to Advanced Eventing.

Over his career, he has produced numerous horses to advanced level and achieved wins across all grades, supported by over 30 four- and five-star three-day events and extensive experience at developmental and educational competitions.

Andrew currently produces his own horse and competes at Prix St Georges Dressage level..

Coaching and Judging, Andrew is a British Eventing Accredited Coach, Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS), British Dressage List 1 Judge, and an FEI International Level 4 Eventing Judge. He is regularly invited to judge at the very highest level of the sport, officiating at four- and five-star events across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Canada, New Zealand, Autralia and the United States.

In 2026, Andrew is honoured to be appointed Chief Judge at the five-star Kentucky Three-Day Event, one of the world’s premier eventing competitions. His judging experience at elite level directly informs his coaching, giving riders a clear understanding of what is required to perform successfully under modern international judging standards.

Coaching Philosophy and Experience Throughout his career, Andrew has trained with many of the world’s most respected coaches.

In recent years, Andrew has focused increasingly on coaching and mentoring riders across all levels and disciplines. He has been closely involved with the Hong Kong Paralympic Team and served as Team Coach and Manager during their preparation for, and competition at, the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

Andrew’s coaching is grounded in clarity, correctness, and long-term horse and rider development, combining decades of elite competition, judging insight, and practical experience.