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Gemma's Story

In the grand scheme things, it’s not a huge deal, but to me, last week was rubbish and I’m still pretty gutted about it.

As professionals, we work tirelessly to get to compete at these big events and we had been aiming Jalapeño at Blenheim all year. We left no stone unturned in her prep and did everything we could to make sure she absolutely peaked at the right time, (which we think she did), we just didn’t pull it off 🏇🏿

After a superb dressage test, (it was just so lovely to ride), we had everything to play for and she was utterly brilliant around the xc all the way to the 2nd last fence that is.

We were 4 ish seconds up on the clock so I took my time to set up and she jumped in really well, I took another pull to say careful and to make sure she looked at the fence but she slightly misunderstood me and just ended up not quite getting to the second part.

Is it the end of the world? Absolutely not, but it’s bitterly disappointing especially as she finished full of running and completed the following day with a clear showjumping which means we would have won by 4 penalties!

I have been coming to Blenheim for years and years and it’s one of my absolute favourites, I’ve been placed in the top ten so many times and it’s always been a massive aim and dream to win, so I’m very cross with myself that I have let this win slip. 

Huge doubts cross your mind…. Am I good enough, am I ever going to get it right?? As someone who has a huge will to win it’s so hard not to. BUT we have to pick ourselves up and train harder and be better, have a good cry and move forward, remind ourselves of perspective in life. (Sorry Gaz I’ve been beyond a grumpy cow bag for 3 days!!) 

Huge well done to Tim Price, utter class as always (must be more like Tim!!) and also to Daisy Berkeley for her fantastic 2nd 🥈 what an absolute star and so good to see you back at the very top!

Chilli King also competed in the 8/9yo although on paper it wasn’t perfect, he was a very good boy and tried very hard, and the feeling he gives me XC is unbelievable. He’s waiting for the big time stuff!! 
How smart does he look in his new Orange Horse Consultants bridle and breastplate?? 🧡🧡
Thank you so much to my owners for being so supportive and encouraging. 
Also to my incredible support team for putting up with me. 
➡️ Onto some jumping in Holland this week with an amazing bunch of stallions. I’m looking forward to a change of scenery! 🚚

Chilli King (Raff)

01. Gemma Stevens

Jalapeno III (Jala)

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

WHAT A HORSE!

Alfie, you are incredible 🧡 

We started on Thursday with a 29.7 dressage test. This was a great mark, and the standard was high so we finished the dressage phase in 18th place.

Alfie then was incredible to then go from 18th ➡️ 6th  after jumping around the biggest cross country track I have ever ridden 🤩

He came out strong on the final day but had an unlucky pole in the showjumping, moving us to 9th place over all. 


📸 Hannah Cole Photography
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Chilli Knight (Alfie)

Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024

We managed to put the struggles of the last few weeks behind us and had some great runs on some very special horses!
First up was Cooley Park Muze owned by the Rex syndicate who had his first intermediate run and lead from start to finish with a super classy performance to take the WIN what a horse for the future 🥇 
Then Chilli’s Jester owned by Chris and Lisa Stone and Chris and Chris and Clare Mathias, and Cooley Couture owned by Pru Dawes were in the Novice. Both horses gave me such beautiful rides and  finished on their good dressage scores for 3rd and 8th - they are such classy young horses. 
Chilli King, also owned by Chris and Lisa Stone and Chris and Clare Mathias, was up next in the 3* he produced a super test and finished on it with a beyond classy double clear for 5th out of well over 80 competitors. This horse reminds me of Spike, his gallop is unbelievable, with so much scope and bravery. So exciting 👀
Last but definitely not least was Chris and Lisa Stone’s Chilli Knight who was having a prep run in the 4*. He performed a lovely test and a foot perfect double clear with planned time faults to give him a nice fitness run, keep him in one piece and to keep our eye in ready for that “pony club” event next month!! 
We could have been right up there with the leaders but I chose to keep it steady (much to Alfie’s disappointment!) and wait to unleash him in a few weeks time. 
5 horses 5 double clears and 5 brilliant XC rounds, feel like I’ve retrieved my mojo and am so excited that the rebuild is starting to come good. 
Thank you so much to Musketeer Events for putting on a brilliant event and organising such superb weather! It was like being in another country☀️
Huge thanks as always to all my team and my owners for being so very supportive - even through the rougher bits!
Thank god for some good results 🤪
📸 Hannah Cole Photography

What a weekend at Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials!

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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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.

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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

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

Gemma J Jewellery

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.

Burnham Market International 3*

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