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A generous mentor and passionate ambassador, Vicki has always been willing to share her knowledge with fellow competitors. Her schools and clinics are highly sought after, and her influence continues through the many riders and horses she has helped develop.
Vicki has represented Australia internationally, including at the 1988 Bicentennial Rodeo Series against the USA and Canada, and has represented the Quarter Horse and barrel racing in China. She has served as President of both the Women’ s Professional Rodeo Association( WPRA) and the Australian Barrel Horse Association( ABHA) and is a Life Member of the ABHA.
Now breeding only a small number of mares each year, Vicki continues to carefully develop the Tyrone program while embracing new bloodlines and modern breeding opportunities. A champion competitor, breeder, trainer, mentor and ambassador, Vicki Schiller’ s contribution to Australian Quarter Horse and rodeo history is enduring and her influence will be felt for generations to come.
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION
• 1970 & 1971 GRA Australian Junior Barrel Race
• 1988 Australian Record Barrel Race holder
• 1988 & 1989 Copenhagen Series Champion
• 1988, 1989, 1990, & 1994 WPRA All Round Champaign
• 1988, 1989, 1990, & 1994 WPRA Barrel Racing Champaign
• 1993 WPRA Pro Tour All Round & Barrel Racing Champaign
• 2002 ABHA Classic Champion
• 1992, 1993, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Premier State All-Round Champion
• 2002 ABHA Classic Champion
• 1992, 1993, 2000. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Premier State All-Round Champion
• 1987, 1990, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 Premier State Barrel Racing Champion
• 1992, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 Premier State Breakaway Roping Champion
• Q77 Queanbeyan Barrel Race Champion
• Q79 Sydney Open & Youth Barrel Race Champion
• 2006, 2009 & 2018 ABCRA NFR Breakaway Average Winner
• 1989 Non Pro Cutting Stakes Champion
• 30 times GRA, WPRA, APRA National Finals Rodeo Qualifier & average winner on several occasions
• 5 times ABCRA NFR Qualifier
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