Australia's first FEI International Dressage Judge, June Chesterman, from Tasmania, has passed away on 16 August 2017. She was 99 years old.
June was born in Kew, Australia, a daughter of the late Roy and Alice Burgess. She was widow to Rupert Chesterman.
June judged in England, South Africa, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Sweden and all states of Australia, before retiring in 1992. She was a Dressage Selector for World Championships and Olympic Games, attended World Dressage Championships in Canada, Sweden and Germany.
Two inspiring quotes from June Chesterman :
"Submission does not mean a crushing subservience but an obedient horse shown by harmony, lightness, attention, willingness and gay confidence"
"When a judge decides they know it all, then it’s time to give up judging".
June was mother and mother-in-law of Julia Calvert (dec), Tim and Jill Chesterman, Caroline and Ian Matterson, and Victoria and Ian Starritt. Adored grandmother of her 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
"A Tribute To June Chesterman" was held on 15 September at the Royal Hobart Yacht Club, Tasmania.
Read a biography of June Chesterman here.
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