Category: Interviews

Interview by Suzanne Ashton Here we interview Nomi Bontegard, one of the biggest talents behind the largest teen horse adventure video game, Star Stable. Hailing from Axvall in Sweden, Nomi Bontegard was discovered by the Star Stable Music record label, which is part of Star Stable Entertainment (which boasts over 25 million registered users across 180 countries), where she works as a 3D game artist and animator modelling, designing, and creating assets for the game. At the beginning of December 2022, Nomi performed at the Sweden International Horse Show in…

Guess what?! We’ve been lucky enough to interview international dressage rider (and the undeniably glamorous), Gemma Owen. Following her time on Love Island, we were keen to learn more about Gemma as an equestrian, away from her busy schedule as an influencer, ambassador, savvy businesswoman and daughter. As a rider at the top of her sport, we wanted to find out more about Gemma’s history in equestrianism, what she’s most proud of, her current horse Sirius Black, and what her plans are for the future (on horseback of course). First…

Doughnuts and Olympic dreams for Falco and Tim Price Written by Niki Hinman In this article equine journalist, Niki Hinman is joined by Marlborough-based eventing legend Tim Price who talks eagerly about emerging superstar, Falco. Falco is fast becoming a super star, and tipped for the Olympic team in Paris. He’s now the number one ride of Marlborough-based New Zealand event rider Tim Price. The 13-year old pocket rocket (he’s a ‘nuggety’ 16hh) certainly has diva-like tendencies to suit the big stage. He likes the occasional doughnut, and is described by…

Written by Louise Parkes  He is young, talented, ambitious and has a superb string of horses. Could 22-year-old Harry Charles become only the third-ever British rider to claim the coveted Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ title when the 42nd Final gets underway in Leipzig (GER) next week? In the space of a few short years, he has rocketed to the top of the sport, but he is realistic and level-headed, perhaps not surprisingly since his father, Peter Charles, is his guiding light. Peter was riding for Ireland when he won…

Being more Jessica (von Bredow-Werndl) Written by Louise Parkes With two Olympic and three European gold medals all collected over the last eight months, Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB look hot favourites to take the FEI Dressage World Cup title when the 2021/2022 Final gets underway on home ground in Leipzig (GER) in just over two weeks’ time. While driving her lorry full of horses home from CDI*** in Ornago (ITA) yesterday where she steered the ever-improving 13-year-old gelding Ferdinand BB to win both the Grand Prix…

We were thrilled to interview Emily King who kindly found time in her very busy schedule to speak to us at Everything Horse. We chatted about big changes to her life and career and how she has coped through them. Talking about the everyday and into the future, we get to know more about the rider behind the name; Emily King! More recently, you made the move from Devon to Cheshire. Are there any differences on between the two locations for training and competing? I moved up to North Wales/Cheshire…

This month we were thrilled to interview David and Louise Simpson, quizzing them all about their training and success. Revealing very different training approaches, David and Louise discuss how their riding styles benefit horse’s training, as well as their own performance in the arena. The duo also gave us an insight into training and competing together as husband and wife, as well as a young family to consider! Why were you both drawn to show jumping and at what moment did you decide that riding was the career path for…

Amy Stovold Interview: “Training horses with kindness and in an understanding way” As we all return to the equestrian competition circuit, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to catch up with and interview elite dressage rider and trainer, Amy Stovold. Discussing all things training, competing and life after lockdown, Stovold gave us an insight into her principles of ‘kindness and understanding’ in everything she does with horses and clients and her future plans. Hi Amy, for our readers who may not know you, can you tell us a bit…

Eventer Louisa Milne Home – Q & A Catch up with eventer, Louisa Milne Home in this Q & A. Louisa Milne Home is one of Scotland’s top event riders, having competed at the highest level, including Badminton and Burghley with King Eider. As King Eider hangs up his eventing colours, Louisa is concentrating on her string of promising youngsters. Here we catch up with the Robinson Animal Healthcare sponsored rider. Q. How old were you when you started riding? Mum has always had horses so I have been able…

In this feature, equestrian journalist Louise Parkes interviews showjumper, Steve Guerdat, as he puts life into perspective after global sporting activities, and everyday life is put on hold while the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. Article and Interview by Louise Parkes He could be forgiven for being down in the dumps right now….his chance of becoming the first-ever four-time FEI Jumping World Cup champion blown out of the water and no opportunity to chase down a second individual Olympic gold medal either this year. All sport has ground to…

We’ve followed international dressage rider and worldwide clinician, Stephen Hayes, for many years. From a young man born in Liverpool to the renowned coach he is today, Stephen has thoroughly immersed himself in international equestrian culture, and sport. Recently Stephen has been quite the talk after embarking on his biggest World clinic tour to date. Reaching further and wider afield each year with his Dressage clinics, Stephen also manages to juggle seasonal locations when during the winter months he competes in Wellington, Florida and during the summer he is based in…

This month we catch up with Alltech brand ambassador, Lara Edwards, where she talks about her current team of top horses, her passion for breeding and her hopes for the future, all of which she juggles with bringing up her young family. Tell us about your yard set-up and your current horse line-up. At the moment I am based at my parent’s yard which is half shared with my brother and his family and my horses. We have our own separate areas and grooms. My two top horses are, Jazzed…

Sweeping the country from one equestrian event to the other, Piggy French has somehow managed to slot in a quick interview with Everything Horse (EH) this week too. The fresh-faced eventing superstar stopped to talk more on her Badminton win, Vanir Kamira, competing and also took time out to answer a few questions on training too … So first Piggy, the obvious question, how are you feeling following your 2019 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials win? It’s been fantastic. The amount of cards, messages, gifts and everything else I’ve received…

Industry Interview: Kate Jupp, Helpline Coordinator Hilton Herbs As we approach the time of year where school and college leavers start to consider either further education or employment, the team at Everything Horse interviewed Kate Jupp, to give further insight into duties involved in her varied role as helpline coordinator for animal supplement manufacturer, Hilton Herbs. We’ve also been a little cheeky and added a few questions in on common problems, recommendations and top tips too! Kate Jupp Bsc Hons AMCST , who has recently took the role at Hilton Herbs, has…

A London Parade With Some Horsey Action All The Queen’s Horses are a unique equestrian element to the annual London New Year’s Day Parade which takes to the streets on New Year’s Day to entertain the huge crowds that line the streets along the route through central London. We spoke to organiser and creator of ‘All The Queen’s Horses’, Caroline Marsh (pictured above) to ask her a few burning questions… HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE PARADE? With All The Queen’s Horses, it will be nine years…

Meet Catie Staszak, The Multi Award Winning Equestrian Journalist Are you ready to be inspired? At the age of 26, Catie Staszak, has already become an essential part in FEI competition coverage. Renewing her contract with the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North America League, she has also become a spearhead for women in the equestrian media industry, being the only female commentator for this event. Staszak’s expertise have also seen her soar across the world, taking her hand from pen to paper, to the silver screen. We caught up…

Interview: DR Simon Curtis – A Sound Knowledge of the Hoof What Dr Simon Curtis doesn’t know about the equine hoof, isn’t worth knowing. In addition to his contributions to farriery, he has established himself as an author by writing of four in-depth books and being published in numerous journals. Simon has also lectured and demonstrated farriery in more than 20 countries on six continents. He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Cambridge and is the only farrier to have been awarded an Honorary Associate by the Royal College of…

5 Minutes with Colin Bramley-Robins, Judge and Chairman of British Palomino Society Do you love showing and have a Palomino horse or pony? Ever wanted to know what judges look for when you are in the ring? Here we talk to BPS Chairman and judge Colin Bramley-Robins on what he looks for in the showing world. How long have you been a judge and what made you want to become a judge? I have judged for around 30 years up to county level. I became a judge as a way…

Nina Barbour is one busy lady. Heralded for the outstanding success that is Bolesworth International Horse Show, while also ensuring the smooth running of the family’s 6,000 acre estate and the many businesses in the surrounding Cheshire countryside including Harthill Stud.  Read on to find out more about this fascinating, hardworking young woman as we count down to this year’s show – June 14 to 18. Bolesworth International Horse Show looks set to be bigger and better this year with the new title that encompasses a family feel supported by…