Image left : Georgia Tame and Can Ya Makan . Credit Helen Cruden Image below : Georgia Tame and Can Ya Dance . Credit Helen Cruden
You regularly compete for Great Britain , most recently jet-setting across Europe for multiple FEI Nations Cups . How do you prepare for big shows like these ?
To prepare , we don ’ t jump big at home , we focus on some exercises and a small course to keep the horses confident , relaxed , while working on rideability .
You also need to get really good at napping on planes and in the back of horseboxes , when you get the chance !
What is your all-time favourite location to compete at ? Is there anywhere you would like to compete in the future ?
I love competing at Olympia and Hickstead , but I would love to compete at Aachen one day !
With such a jet-set lifestyle , how do you achieve a work-life balance ?
My work has become my life , but I guess that ’ s what happens when you love what you do . We ’ re a close-knit team at Breen Equestrian , so quite often I ’ m jetting around with my friends ! I ’ m lucky that my family lives very local to our base at Hickstead , so I get to see them when I am back , and they always try to get out to the shows that they can to support me !
What are your goals for the next 12 months ?
My main aim now is to continue getting consistent results and compete in some more Nations Cups .
My aim for the future is to compete at Senior Championship .
Finally , can you give our readers three tips to take with them into their show jumping training and competitions ?
• Every horse is different , you need to be able to adapt to each horse to get the best results . You need them to be confident and trust you .
• Keep your horse in as much of a routine , day-to-day , as you can . Once you find a routine that works for your horse , stick to it so they stay as relaxed and happy as possible .
• Know your course – make sure you know every stride and every turn that you want to make before you go in the ring . •
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