Chantal’s family ran an equestrian centre and it was there her passion for horses began. She traveled to England and completed her studies with the British Horse Society. Chantal has spent considerable time in Europe, studying with Rudolf Zeilinger and the Bartels family. Her Dutch gelding, Ferro, won the Grand Prix at Verizon CDI*** in 2010, before the pair returned to Australia where they won the World Cup final and the following year, three World Cup qualifiers in succession.