2021 COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Emily Anker

EVENTING – LEVEL 2

MEET EMILY

Emily Anker is one of Victoria’s most successful eventers. She has competed at all the 5-star events globally and was selected for the Beijing Olympics along with producing many a successful horse and rider at the elite levels of the sport. Emily’s dedication to her students is second to none, supporting, teaching and mentoring them all through their eventing journeys.

She prides herself on producing dedicated and professional riders no matter what level of competition they are. She also provides assistance to students via the teaching of clinics and squads and is known throughout Victoria as one of the top XC coaches. She continually demonstrates the same enthusiasm and effort to all the people she coaches whether they are grade 5 or 5*.

The time and effort Emily puts into mentoring and coaching her students goes above and beyond. She assists at competitions, warming up countless pupils for dressage, SJ and XC. As well as coaching, Emily helps out with the overall management of the horse and rider and no question is too difficult to answer – at any time of the day. She continually gives so much back to the sport, including assisting with Victorian eventing squads and other clinics across the state.