About Me
Based in Everingham, near York, Harriet is a determined and dedicated young rider whose passion and natural  talent for riding have started her on the road to becoming a top class international event rider.Harriet’s ultimate goal is to become a member of medal-winning teams at international championships and win at the world’s biggest events. It is Harriet’s determination, combined with her motivation and passion, that will undoubtedly see her competing at the top level in years to come. |
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| Having ridden long before she could walk, Harriet always wanted to be an event rider and dreamt (and still does!) of competing at big events such as Badminton and Burghley.At the age of 11 Harriet competed in her first pre-novice event with her 13.2 pony Hot ‘N’ Spicy. In 2005 Harriet was chosen to represent Great Britain at Necarne Castle in Ireland, in the CCIJ* with Hot ‘N’ Smart, where they finished 11th.In 2006 Harriet was selected to represent Great Britain for a second time at Avenches in Switzerland with Polvier’s Harold Spirit, finishing 6th. Following this she was shortlisted for the Junior team and was invited to the viewing trails for the World Class Start and Potential Programme. This is a lottery-funded scheme offering training and support for riders with the potential to represent Great Britain at European, World and Olympic level.
In 2007 Harriet went double clear at her first CCI** at Houghton Hall, and went double clear at Blair Castle CCI**. She was also short-listed for the young rider team with a horse she had been competing for only three months. 2009 saw Harriet selected to represent Great Britain at the CIC** European Championships with Shannon Dales Skatman where they finshed 12th individualy helped the team win Bronze, Britains first medal at the Championships for over 20 years. Harriet also went on to complete Blenheim CCI*** with Sultao De Valada. Harriet’s current top horses are Shannon Dales Skatman and Sultao De Valada with whom she has completed Blenheim and Bramham. Always on the look out for talented horses to compete, Harriet is keen to develop her string and is looking for some very special horses to join her team. Harriet featured in the March 2008 issue of Equestrian Life magazine, and editor Louise Graham was so impressed with Harriet’s enthusiasm, dedication and commitment, she asked her to write a regular monthly column. Harriet is trained by Chritopher Bartle, and is available to teach people of all standards and abilities. |
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