Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
She began eventing because she had done some dressage and jumping. She also enjoyed the adrenaline rush she got from the sport. |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She took up the sport at age 14 at Ojai Valley School in California, United States of America, which offered an equestrian programme that allowed students to ride after school instead of doing more traditional extra-curricular activities. Her mother Ellen believes this is where Coudray's passion and determination to succeed came from. |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Quitting is the only time you lose for sure." [Laffit Pincay] (Facebook profile, 12 Aug 2010) |
| Other sports |
She spent 10 years as an Irish dancer until age 15, and competed at five world championships. Her highest finish was eighth. (theamerican.co.uk, 15 Jan 2019; Athlete, 12 Jul 2012; tianacoudrayeventing.com, 01 Dec 2009) |
| Hero / Idol |
British eventer William Fox-Pitt. (clubequestrian.com, 12 Aug 2010) |
| Awards and honours |
She received the 2011 Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy. (tianacoudrayeventing.com, 01 Dec 2009)
She was named the 2005, 2007 and 2009 United States Eventing Association [USEA] Young Rider of the Year. (tianacoudrayeventing.com, 01 Dec 2009) |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Athlete, Coach, Horse Trainer |
General Interest |
| Other information |
STABLES
She is based at Day House Farm in Swindon, England. (useventing.com, 19 Jun 2021)
MOVE TO ENGLAND
In 2011 she went to England to prepare for a three-star event at Blenheim Palace, but elected to stay permanently and set up her own eventing business. "The decision to stay was made partly out of stubbornness and partly from knowing that if I was going to make a bid for the Olympics, then I needed to stay in Europe. Similarly, after the Games [in 2012], I asked myself what I had to rush home to, and the answer was nothing. I was only 24 and would have to start from scratch building a business, so I thought I might as well do it here. As long as I have good horses and big competition goals, then this is where I should be." (theamerican.co.uk, 15 Jan 2019; eventingnation.com, 12 Dec 2014) |
Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Swindon, ENG |
| Languages |
English |
Last Update |
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22 Sep 2021 |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
Tiana Coudray Eventing: Swindon, ENG |
| Name of coach |
Mark Phillips, GBR; Caroline Moore, GBR; Yogi Breisner, SWE; Ian Woodhead, GBR; Tina Fletcher, GBR |
