John & Angie Wicks

Professional Reining Horse Trainers

Why We Choose Gidgee Eyes

When you spend most of your life outdoors—whether it’s in the saddle, at clinics, giving lessons or working horses—you get pretty particular about the gear you rely on. We’ve learned over the years that comfort, practicality, and durability matter. That’s why we’re proud to be supported by Gidgee Equestrian Eyewear.

Gidgee Eyes aren’t just any sunnies. They’re built for real work—designed for people like us who live under the Australian sun and need eyewear that can handle dust, sweat, wind, and everything in between. They fit comfortably under a hat or helmet, stay in place when you’re on the move, and offer proper sun protection without getting in the way.

What we really appreciate is that Gidgee doesn’t just make great products—they back rural communities and support the kind of people who get up early and get things done. It’s a brand that gets what life on the land is really like.

If you’re after sunglasses that can keep up with you, we reckon you can’t go past a pair of Gidgees.

“Life’s clearer, tougher, and a whole lot easier through a good pair of Gidgee Eyes.”

John Wicks – Major Achievements

RA 3 x Living Legend – $300,000+ in LTE
1994 – QRHA Open Show – Open/NP – Kool Jim
1994 – NSW State Show – Open/NP – Kool Jim
1994 – RA Nationals – Open/NP – Kool Jim
1995 – NSW State Show – Open – Kool Jim
1995 – RA Nationals – Open/NP & Open – Kool Jim
1995 – QRHA Derby Show – Open – Kool Jim
1996 – NSW State Show – Open/NP – Kool Jim
1996 – RA Nationals – Open/NP – Kool Jim
1997 – QLD State Show – NP Futurity – Little Peppy Koolibah
1997 – NSW State Show – Open/NP – Jessies Koolibah
1997 – RA Nationals – NP Futurity – Little Peppy Koolibah
1998 – NSW State Show – Open Futurity – Koolibah Gold
1998 – RA Nationals – Open Futurity – Koolibah Gold
2000 – Sydney Royal Show – Open & Derby – Crushed Ice
2000 – QLD State Show – Open Futurity – Lethal Lil Calboy
2001 – NSW State Show – Open & Derby – Lethal Lil Calboy
2001 – Sydney Royal Show – Open & Derby – Lethal Lil Calboy
2002 – VIC State Show – Open – Koolibahs Paygirl
2002 – RA Nationals – Derby – Lethal Lil Calboy
2003 – NSW State Show – Open Derby – Jessies Recall
2003 – Sydney Royal Show – Open Futurity – Miss Fancy Me
2003 – Sydney Royal Show – Open Derby – Sprite Olena
2003 – RA Nationals – Open Derby – Jessies Recall
2003 – RA Nationals – Open – Jessies Recall
2004 – VRHA Derby & Futurity Show – Snaffle Bit/Hackamore – Miss Fancy Me
2004 – QLD State Show – Open Futurity – Absolutely Fabulous
2006 – VRHA Derby Show – Open – Whizz Peppy
2006 – Pacific Coast – Open Futurity – Playgirls Whiz
2006 – QLD State Show – Open Derby & Open Derby – Whizz Peppy
2007 – QLD State Show – Open Derby – Playgirls Whiz
2007 – NSWRHA Super Stakes Show – Open Derby & Open Futurity – Poco Blue Moon, Whizz Peppy
2007 – RA National Show – Open Futurity – Poco Blue Moon
2009 – Pacific Coast Spectacular – Open Derby – Playgirls Whiz
2011 – RA Nationals – Int Open Futurity – Commanders Gold N Oak
2011 – Equitana – Open (6th) – Dr House
2013 – RA Nationals – Open Futurity & Int Open Futurity – Hustlin For Chicks
2014 – QRHA Derby Shoot Out – Open Derby – Ruf It Downunder
2014 – NSW State Show – Open Derby – Ruf It Downunder
2016 – NSW State Show – Open Futurity – Onya Ima Cool Step
2016 – RA Nationals – Open Futurity – Onya Ima Cool Step
2017 – QLD State Show – Open Futurity – Onya Shiney Nu Toy
2017 – RA Nationals – Open Futurity – Onya Shiney Nu Toy
2019 – Pacific Coast Spectacular – Open – Ima Whizin Wimpy
2020 – SQRHA Slide N Spin – Open – Ima Whizin Wimpy
2021 – Pacific Coast Spectacular – Open – Ima Whizin Wimpy
2022 – RA Nationals – Derby – Big River Custom LJ
2022 – RA Nationals – Open Futurity – Whiza Lil Cash