Whether you are part of the Showjumping industry as an amateur or a professional, equestrian sport has come to halt alongside pretty much every other sport in the world. Even with no shows or training events running, stables across the globe will still be working and caring for their horses but how are the worlds…
Tag: EQUINE SPORT
EQUESTRIAN:- Capturing the character
At the end of December I spent the day with Jade Knight as she photographed my team of horses. Although only 17 years old, Jade is already an experienced equestrian photographer and it was great fun to try out some different settings and techniques to get some stunning results. The photos she took of my…
EQUESTRIAN: Making safety fashionable
There have been some changes in the attitude of riders towards safety equipment in recent months and what used to be considered only something amateur riders might wear, has started to become a regular sight in the warms up of 1* to 5* warms up. Whether it be because riders have witnessed some life changing…
EQUESTRIAN:- Building strength and fitness VLOG
After getting ill last year, I lost a lot of strength and muscle and had to build back up my fitness slowly. Lars Jame helped get me fit and strong again using a basic programme using simple exercises without any equipment so I could complete the workout whilst travelling. This is a low impact workout…
EQUESTRIAN: Fit for purpose
The saying health is wealth could not be more true, no matter how well we eat, how hard we work means nothing if you do not have good health. I try the majority of the time to look after my body by eating generally well and exercising regularly alongside trying to keep a healthy…
EQUESTRIAN: 5 mins with SOPHIA GRACIDA
Born to a naturally gifted horse family (her brother, father, cousins and uncles are top Polo players) you could say that horses are in Sophia’s blood. A determined and dedicated showjumper herself, in the last few years she has made her mark as a regular in the prize giving at some of the worlds most…
EQUESTRIAN: 5 mins with presenter ALY VANCE
You will probably recognise Aly Vance from top events such as the Longines Global Champions Tour and Olympia 5* shows as she interviews the world’s best show jumping athletes for all the top sport TV channels. A talented busy sports journalist and presenter giving us the post competition run downs with the big GP winners…
EQUESTRIAN: 5 mins with ELLEN WHITAKER
5 mins with show jumper, mum and business owner ELLEN WHITAKER Between being a mum to the gorgeous brothers Harry and Frankie, riding, training, competing and co-running the Marinas Whitaker stable with fellow showjumper and fiancé Tony, Ellen is the epitome of a multi tasker and is a showjumping wonderwoman. Being born into…