Age: 56
From: Pinkett, NSW Australia
Phone: +61 429-003-259
Rob Hodgman
Money Won
$800,000Titles/Finals
- Aust NCHA Derby x2
- Aust NCHA Classic Champion x2
- Darling Downs Cutting Futurity Champion x4
- 2008 Aust NCHA Futurity Champion
Top Three Horses Trained
- Ebs Phalaris
- Ebs Mia CDee
- Ebs Ladyspin
How I got started: My reined cowhorse futurity prospect Commander Mark wouldn’t rein so we went cutting. He was Co Champion in 1983 at my first cutting futurity. I have spent the rest of my life being challenged and tested by this sport.
Biggest mistake I’ve made in cutting: Training and showing with too much emotion. Emotion clouds judgement.
Biggest myth about cutting: That it’s about trainers rather than horses.
Favorite quote: “Life’s special moments can never be adequately described… only experienced.”
Most memorable moment in cutting: When I won the 2008 NCHA Futurity on Ebs Mia CDee.
Training philosophy: You can learn from everyone, even if it’s not what to do. Enjoy the journey.
Videos by Rob Hodgman

Rob Hodgman: Teaching Two Year Olds About Stop
Rob emphasizes the importance of helping a horse to be comfortable in the stop, and that we all need more patience....