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Wow what an absolutely crazy time we are having 🤩
Firstly before anything else I want to say thank you to my incredible team. Without doubt, their unbelievable ability to leave no stone unturned together with their absolute dedication to our horses is the key to this run of success. 
A super quick turnaround from Bicton at the beginning of last week to leave for Millstreet with a VERY full truck!

I knew I was going to Ireland with pretty good fire power and horses that were on form but never did I dream of doing a double!

Cooley Park Muze owned by the Rex Syndicate was unbelievable, finishing with a showjump in hand to take the win in the 3*L. 

Chilli’s Jester owned by Chris and Lisa Stone and Chris and Clare Mathias was also brilliant, I just had to take a long route XC due to being a little green at the beginning of the course, but he grew in confidence and finished brilliantly, coming out on the last day and giving every showjump at least a foot to finish 9th. 

Both Rex and Jester are seriously exciting horses for the future.

Flash Cooley owned by Pru Dawes lead the 4*L convincingly from start to finish to take the win, putting to bed the stupid fence we had down that cost us the win 2 years ago! What a horse he is, I absolutely adore him, he always gives his all and is just such a darling little boy. 

Chilli Morning IV (the current 7yr old World Champ) owned by Chris and Lisa Stone was tackling his first 4* S. He was super if a little green in the dressage and showjumping but sadly just didn’t understand the new sunken road on the XC. I did eventually manage to persuade him to pop down it and made a huge fuss of him for doing so, but we got the big E. I’m not bothered he’s a baby and he will learn - he’s so intelligent that next time he will believe me that it’s ok! 

Long drive home! Huge love for Gaz for driving!  😴 
Got home at 7.00AM straight onto Chilli King for a flat work session and then onto Felbridge for second rounds and Grand Prix! 

Both Brendon Stud boys jumped mega but no HOYs tickets that day! 

BUT our amazing Dime Bar owned by the Dime Syndicate only went and WON the Grand Prix - jumping unbelievably and beating some VERY good combinations! Seriously chuffed with that!

We headed home for some sleep 😴and to re pack (again) and we’re now on our way to Bramham!


We did a Millstreet double!

Really great weekend at Bicton. 

Super fun to be back on a GB Nations Cup team! It’s been a while! 

Chilli King owned by Chris and Lisa Stone and Chris and Clare Mathias, made his first appearance for GB, as a very green 10yr old. He’s still very much a work in progress, but he put in a really solid performance as pathfinder for the team.

His XC is unbelievable, so scopey, fast and careful. Very excited about his future. Well done to my super teammates, was fun to have a win! 

Jalapeño re-routed to the 4*S after her rather cheeky run out early on the course at Badminton and proved she’s still up for it, with a super dressage and double clear, I could hardly hold one side of her xc which is a new one!! She by finished a great 7th even with a few time faults with me trying to slow down for the jumps! 

Huge shout out to the team at Bicton, absolutely brilliant event and the ground was unbelievable. Thank you. 

The beautiful Georgie hasn’t been out of my head at all all week, I can’t believe it’s a whole year since she left us.

We’ve had a super quick turn around and we’re already on our way to Ireland. We had less than 24 hours at home… washing done, everything re-packed, event horses jumped, jumpers jumped and back out on the road! 

Big shout out to our amazing Charlotte Overton who has worked her absolute butt off in the last few days getting organised, grooming, re-packing, cleaning out the lorry etc etc etc. all on her birthday today too! Happy birthday you absolute legend  

Back on a GB Nations Cup Team at Bicton

04. April Kitchener

Photo credit: Hannah Cole 📸

Just when I thought last week was long! 

Today my alarm went off at 1.10AM, again Charlotte Overton and April Kitchener were earlier! 

5 horses, 4 humans 3 grown up dogs and 7 puppies to Osberton! 

The horses all went super around some really tough courses today. 

2x 🥈 places, the two 7yos both placed and one super but steady XC round. 

These 5 young horses are probably the best I’ve ever had so it’s worth it for them. The rebuild is real! 
I cannot thank my whole team enough, serious dedication. 
Gary Stevens for driving both ways, we needed that today. 💙💙 

Love these horses so much.


The young superstars all have great runs at Osberton International

The star of the show was Envoy Merelsnest Z (Dime Bar) who won the 1.45 GP on Monday, having already won the 1.40 on Saturday!

We adore him and I’m so lucky to have the opportunity to ride him. Thank you to the Dime Syndicate and Shirley Light. In 2nd place in Saturday's 1.40 was the Brendon Stud's Pandito Van't Merelsnest (WiFi) he’s been away competing and winning with the amazing Richard Howley so I was very anxious to try and do him justice. Phew 😮‍💨 good boy!! 

RSH Monbeg Marshal (Basil) - who is for sale - came 3rd in the 1.30 on Saturday, and 2nd in the 1.40 on Sunday!

The Brendon Stud's Ashent Go Ballistic (Azure) was 4th in the Newcomers on Sunday, with Klent Spot On (Kung Fu) coming 5th in the Foxhunter, and then 3rd in Monday's Foxhunter.

WiFi won the 1.40 on Sunday with Basil coming 2nd!

It was great to have Johan Some back in the showjumping arena, with a lovely double clear in the 1.30. 💙💙 💙💙 💙💙 

It was a boys trip to Pyecombe with 4 stallions and 2 geldings all jumping superbly over the 3 days!

Brooke, Action For Working Horses and Donkeys, is an international charity that protects and improves the lives of horses, donkeys and mules which give people in the developing world the opportunity to work their way out of poverty.

Gemma is very proud to be an ambassador for this fantastic charity and support the work they do around the world.



Ambassador for Brooke, Action For Working Horses and Donkeys

Charles Owen

Childéric Saddles UK are proud to support Gemma. Tricia Bracegirdle, Childéric Saddles Specialist is also an integral part of Gemma’s team. A former event rider, Tricia is not only approved by Luc Childéric to fit and sell their bespoke saddles here in the UK but has also added significant design input into their range of saddles and accessories.

Childéric Saddles

The Coldstream range, like the horse, reflects high quality and performance, delivering innovative, technical, and on trend pieces.

Coldstream

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equimi has made equestrian websites super easy to build and update.

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Equitex

EQU StreamZ fetlock bands are part of the StreamZ product range; specifically developed for the equine market. Deploying a completely new technique in ‘magnetic therapy’ StreamZ have proven to support a variety of health issues within horses and provide an ongoing tool for managing competing horses. We use the bands to keep our horses in the best condition possible; naturally.

EQU StreamZ

More than luxury.  Excellence

Since 1924, “FABBRI Boots” have maintained the system of handmade-working with times of 20/25 days for the manufacturing.

The principal technical characteristic that distinguishes these boots from the others is the adaptability: they perfectly and immediately settle and model at the foot and at the leg of the rider. A particular attention directs to the choice of the material of working: some kinds of hides tan only for our production. All parts of “FABBRI boots” are absolutely natural; these are not plastic or synthetic materials that could cause a weariness with an enduring use. We produce a high level of hygiene and freshness, representing a style, class and elegance.

Fabbri Boots

Established in 2013 by childhood friends, Marcus Fairfax Fountaine and Felix Favor Parker, Fairfax & Favor has descended upon the footwear industry as a luxury, British-born lifestyle brand. Designed as a line of footwear and accessories with a commitment to innovation in craftsmanship and design, Fairfax & Favor aims to create a timeless, fashion investment in every piece.

Fairfax & Favor

FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips are drug-free, self-adhesive nasal strips that support horse’s nasal passages and promote optimum respiratory health of equine athletes.
The spring-like action supports the soft tissues over the nasal passages, the narrowest part of the upper airway, so horses can breathe easier and perform their best in training and competition.

FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips

Flying Changes 

Gain Equine Nutrition is the equine feed arm of Glanbia PLC, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group. While Glanbia PLC has a strong focus on human nutrition, Gain focuses solely on equine nutrition. Manufactured in Co. Wexford in Ireland, Gain prides itself on producing consistent, palatable, dust free feeds of the highest nutritional content to cater for all sectors of the equine industry. They support Gemma and keep the horses looking and feeling on top form.

GAIN Equine Nutrition

Green Mile Bedding is made from corrugated cardboard cut into fine strips, as a result creating a unique design which helps to increase absorbency.

Green Mile Cardboard Bedding has many features you won’t find in other types of horse bedding. Not only is it scientifically proven to be the most absorbent on the market but also it contains almost no dust so highly recommended for all animals, especially those suffering from COPD.

Green Mile Bedding 

JM Horseboxes

NAF is one of the most respected and well known supplement manufacturers in the UK. They use natural ingredients to create an extensive range of products offering something for every horses needs. They support Gemma and provide supplements for the horses which keep them on top form.

NAF 

An Italian based company producing beautiful lightweight stirrups. Made from aluminium and combining safety with style, their range of stirrups and accessories is a great addition to any riders kit list.

Tech Stirrups are conceived for all those riders who are looking for exceptional performance thanks to their unique design and features.
Tech Stirrups are patented horse-riding gears, made in Italy. They are made from aluminium billet and fitted with stainless-steel screws.
The treads and the rings are undergo a 20-micron anodization process to enhance their aesthetic quality and resistance to scratch.

Tech Stirrups

Treehouse Sporting Colours

Veredus Horse Equipment

Weatherbeeta are a very well known and longstanding equestrian brand who have been producing top quality horsewear around the world for over 35 years. They have a fantastic range of rugs and can provide your horse with a stylish outfit whatever the weather!

Through the use of only the most advanced design and materials, we’ve been setting the trends since the very beginning.
In fact, our experience, technology, design and sheer quality have made us the world’s leading equestrian brand!
Whatever the weather — there’s bound to be a WeatherBeeta rug for your horse.

04. April Kitchener

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