How does a boy born in post-WW2 Holland become an Australian and World Champion in the equestrian sport of Tent Pegging?

In this week’s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie catches up with the remarkable Jake Van Dorssen. After moving to Australia with his family, Jake completed his plumbing apprenticeship and went on to run a highly successful business alongside Marion, his partner of almost fifty years.

Now retired, they live just outside of Jindera, surrounded by their horses and Marion's art gallery.

How does a boy born in post-WW2 Holland become an Australian and World Champion in the equestrian sport of Tent Pegging?
In this week&rsquo;s episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606186973&amp;__cft__[0]=AZb1eiTUY3TWTRBBU1sHjiznO5v8cJRj74DGvUTiY09lvp_om80xiUSaXF7y7k-XSlNvYCqV36J5yWkXMklPXRgt1GVlICQL7pzGcl99zQ6fccB3rHpGL5UVgC95EdvMiydoKA_B4vgB_0lugYurnM6YOirjzu58KRArXEZvM_MHTMJh9VKeXeJvwrtcgbV7RyAFQ3xPcpslYP4D_Lovne4m&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kirinari Community Services</a>, Robbie catches up with the remarkable Jake Van Dorssen. After moving to Australia with his family, Jake completed his plumbing apprenticeship and went on to run a highly successful business alongside Marion, his partner of almost fifty years.
Now retired, they live just outside of Jindera, surrounded by their horses and Marion's art gallery.

Hosted by well-known Albury-Wodonga sports media personality Robbie Mackinlay, Riding with Robbie takes listeners along for the ride as Robbie picks up a local elder and explores their life stories, memories, and experiences. 

It’s like carpool karaoke, minus the singing, with plenty of laughs, insights, and heartfelt moments along the way. Proudly supported by Kirinari Albury-Wodonga.

Hosted by well-known Albury-Wodonga sports media personality Robbie Mackinlay, Riding with Robbie takes listeners along for the ride as Robbie picks up a local elder and explores their life stories, memories, and experiences. It&rsquo;s like carpool karaoke, minus the singing, with plenty of laughs, insights, and heartfelt moments along the way. Proudly supported by Kirinari Albury-Wodonga.

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Riding With Robbie - Episode 32 - Jake Van Dorssen

In this episode of Riding with Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie chats to Graham Hosier who after being born to English parents in New Zealand, met his wife to be Kerry in London and then followed her home to Corowa where he has worked and served the local community for over four decades. Graham’s a Life member of the Corowa Rutherglen Football Netball Club and “Kiwi” has been a pillar of strength in his local town and a proud father of three girls and four grandchildren.

In this episode of Riding with Robbie thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606186973&amp;__cft__[0]=AZbaHKRmooJ4ZLMdd9qbUDf4JSDwxNPgRnuhzE5RtvgmPfD4gU7o7dUIGlxJpSYAvB953dVfiaqGdEM5qUfrA4oh737bopSuXHfFqtBXsXF65qVfb5riaofjBDz6qq6DgSuydeEAYz_vemNI7nMYJUCfn6OCeTHwmehpWcHC31I_wZLrcwAe8iPtwr0-PvKI39K435svSc6SNpo444tmoRV8&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kirinari Community Services</a>, Robbie chats to Graham Hosier who after being born to English parents in New Zealand, met his wife to be Kerry in London and then followed her home to Corowa where he has worked and served the local community for over four decades. Graham&rsquo;s a Life member of the Corowa Rutherglen Football Netball Club and &ldquo;Kiwi&rdquo; has been a pillar of strength in his local town and a proud father of three girls and four grandchildren.

Riding With Robbie Episode 34 Graham Hosier

No matter how far you fall, life can always be turned around.In this moving episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to Kirinari Community Services, Robbie sits down with Mark Walsham, a Men’s Mental Health Advocate and Mentor who has found a powerful purpose in helping others. Mark openly reflects on a life filled with extreme ups and downs—including prison, drug and alcohol abuse, and a devastating car accident that sent his world into turmoil.With the unwavering support of his amazing wife, Bec, and their three children, Mark fought his way through the darkness. Today, he’s sharing a powerful message of hope, resilience, and purpose.

No matter how far you fall, life can always be turned around.In this moving episode of Riding With Robbie thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606186973&amp;__cft__[0]=AZaS63cGrui34dJgkznNPUXiE6XFCQ_aX4LKrGAQ4-8CCU5YXS5nA0fXjEjW2-NWKB_Yx749SxGl6PnjEhHD5uogDOfgZvyERmJKZQE0haF6djC0mKeSVhNjyTg7eqfqMZE5MpAR6kA97IksLPgSZMwp9fU1BetX172j7rpuTKPnhmf8R4gNUMJsiimE3Ly9FR6sIJJCXW5awc70s5HpxV65&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kirinari Community Services</a>, Robbie sits down with Mark Walsham, a Men&rsquo;s Mental Health Advocate and Mentor who has found a powerful purpose in helping others. Mark openly reflects on a life filled with extreme ups and downs&mdash;including prison, drug and alcohol abuse, and a devastating car accident that sent his world into turmoil.With the unwavering support of his amazing wife, Bec, and their three children, Mark fought his way through the darkness. Today, he&rsquo;s sharing a powerful message of hope, resilience, and purpose.

Riding With Robbie - Episode 33 - Mark Walsham

Three decades of making a difference. This week, Riding With Robbie for Kirinari Community Services is highlighting the incredible Maddy Dobson. After moving from England to Albury with her family, Maddy spent 30 years transforming our local community. From supporting cancer patient housing to tackling violence against women—and even volunteering in overseas prisons and detention centres before that—Maddy's lifetime of service is truly inspiring.

Three decades of making a difference. This week, Riding With Robbie for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064606186973&amp;__cft__[0]=AZaVtIo0jTKuUO1gefq1k-I1m1ErSvI04qr3vXaZ0xNjQ21YYwGcuY_XBu0dnfEsd7IQj0hJUmotWId04DYbFoyOevg3JjnSLzQsm88A32hGhPSbMKdIK5MxpVDevqPTNYjmTEQyy-026gpJe7lE_lGeHYxu5ObaD9uuDgqK4Evlfoqn7o5wzLKs0VolxU5nFdZGPpvgQH6N5ySoaSl1Thi_&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Kirinari Community Services</a> is highlighting the incredible Maddy Dobson. After moving from England to Albury with her family, Maddy spent 30 years transforming our local community. From supporting cancer patient housing to tackling violence against women&mdash;and even volunteering in overseas prisons and detention centres before that&mdash;Maddy's lifetime of service is truly inspiring.

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