PRESENTERS

2025 Presenters

We are proud to present the following industry experts who specialise in a range of equine disciplines and professions!

Mark Buttsworth
Mark Buttsworth

With over 40 years of experience, Mark Buttsworth has built a reputation as one of the most skilled and determined horsemen in Australia. Known as the "Cutout King," his mastery in campdrafting, cutting, challenges, and team roping sets him apart as a true all-rounder in the performance horse industry.

Mark’s journey began with a $100 investment in an unbroken colt, but his passion, ambition, and relentless drive soon propelled him to the top. A turning point in his career came with his mare, Firefly, whose foals helped him step up to major competitions and achieve remarkable success.

Based in Kingaroy, Queensland, Mark has developed a refined yet straightforward training methodology, blending precision, intensity, and effective communication. His approach to campdrafting and horsemanship clinics is highly sought after, helping riders develop their skills with practical, proven techniques.

Mark’s ability to push boundaries and master multiple disciplines stems from his insatiable drive to learn and improve. Whether in the campdraft arena, cutting pen, or roping chute, his expertise, experience, and competitive spirit continue to inspire riders across Australia.

Brett Parbery
Brett Parbery

Brett has been professionally riding, training and coaching dressage since 2000 with championship titles running into the dozens. The pinnacle of his achievements was being at the World Equestrian Games in 2010, where he came 9th individually which is the highest rank for an Australian dressage rider during the World Championships. In 2018 he represented Australia as well during the World Equestrian Games in Tryon. In 2010 he qualified for the World Cup Finals in S-Hertogenbosch and finished 10th. Brett is unmatched when he combines his expertise with passion and skill as an educator.

Caleb Degen
Caleb Degen

We are thrilled to welcome Caleb Degen to Mastery of the Horse 2025! While he may be a newcomer to this event, Caleb is no stranger to Australian Outback Spectacular, where he has been an integral part of the show for nearly nine years. As the Equine Coordinator, he plays a vital role in the management, training, and care of the show’s horses, ensuring they are well-prepared for their breathtaking performances.

Beyond the arena, Caleb works closely with his Australian Stock Horses at home, applying his expertise to breaking, training, and re-educating horses. His focus is on enhancing communication between horse and rider, fostering trust, and developing well-rounded, confident horses.

Caleb is also passionate about liberty training and groundwork, which he shares through clinics and lessons across Southeast Queensland. His innovative training methods and deep commitment to horse welfare and education make him a standout in the equestrian world. Caleb’s journey is driven by a genuine love for horses and a desire to help others build better connections with their equine partners.



Vicki Wilson
Vicki Wilson

Vicki Wilson is a renowned show jumper, horse trainer, and equine therapist from New Zealand. Competing at World Cup level (1.60m), she has represented New Zealand internationally and holds multiple national titles, including five Lowry Medallions and nine Nationwide Cups—more than any other rider.

Beyond the arena, Vicki is a two-time World Champion at Road to the Horse and has started countless wild Kaimanawas, Brumbies, and Mustangs. Her passion lies in rehabilitating sore and difficult horses, believing that unwanted behavior often stems from pain or fear. Through her Sore Horse Workshops and hands-on therapy, she educates owners on identifying and treating pain, ensuring horses can perform happily and pain-free. Vicki’s holistic approach focuses on creating confident, well-rounded horses that genuinely love their work.

Olivia Hamood
Olivia Hamood

Born into a Show Jumping family, Olivia has dedicated her life to horse riding from a young age. Managing the family business, 'Glen Haven Park,' in QLD, Olivia oversees the breeding, breaking in, and global sale of horses, demonstrating a deep commitment to the equestrian world. Her international journey includes a year in Belgium with acclaimed rider Ludo Phillipaerts, competing across Europe and representing Australia in a Nations Cup Team in Portugal. In 2010, Olivia and her family played a pivotal role in providing 38 horses for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.

Recent career milestones highlight Olivia's prowess, including being the 2021 Australian Senior Champion and clinching the Caboolture World Cup in 2022 with her horse, Jane Fonda. Olivia has won the Katherine Quilty Memorial Leading Lady Rider award at the Australian Show Jumping Championships for three consecutive years. Amidst her achievements, Olivia remains focused on breeding high-calibre horses from her performance mares, aspiring to contribute a homebred horse to an Australian Team in the future.

Catriona Rowntree - Event Host
Catriona Rowntree - Event Host

Known across Australia as The Queen of Travel, having spent 29 years filming for Getaway, privately Catriona has long been pony obsessed, firmly blaming that on her country born Dad who regularly sent Catriona to pony camp as a child, but sadly wouldn’t allow his city raised daughters to keep a horse at the local park. Thankfully through her work, Catriona has been able to ride across the world and thought all her Christmases had come at once when she married a farmer, sure he’d let her keep a horse at home. Unfortunately, he was told by his Father’never fall for a girl who loves horses, as she’ll always love the horse more than you!’ Having never met anyone who disagreed, her Fresh Farmer declared ‘you can buy a horse when you stop travelling!’. That day is yet to arrive, so Mastery of The Horse takes pity on her each year and kindly allows her to live out her horsey dreams as the Host of this magical event!

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