Biography
I have ridden for the whole of my life, mainly hunting at the beginning and then showing hunter ponies. At the age of 11, I was lent a great young pony on whom I started eventing and eventually did pony trials. That was when I started to think that I would like to make a career out of the sport. Since then, despite being at school and then university, I have continued to event. My best results so far, have been winning the Gatcombe CIC** with Plantagenet of Rushall and being placed at my first CCI*** at Blenheim with my home produced horse Bruce Rock.
During my Spanish and Business degree I went out to Madrid and did a season with flat trainer Jose Simo. The experience gave me a real taste of the racing world and what a great industry it is. Riding the yearlings certainly gave me the stickability needed across country.
I have also spent a season working and riding for Andrew and Bettina Hoy, from whom I learnt a huge amount about not only riding but also stable management. The time I spent there was very hard work but absolutely invaluable.
I currently have some nice young horses and compete full time. Bruce Rock spearheads the team and I have a couple of 2 star horses, Best Wishes and Fergals Flight. I still hunt all through the winter and ride out for racehorse trainers when I can. I am currently based near Malmesbury, renting a yard from fellow eventer Beanie Sturgis.