“I now have three Advanced horses,
all of which I’ve had since they were
babies so it’s really exciting. My aim
now would be to establish consistent
results at three-star as well as looking
to expand my string. Longer term, I’ll
be aiming towards Europeans and I
know it’s a cliché and everybody says
it, but I’d like to aim for Rio.”
The base was previously occupied by Laura
Collett, and whilst Flora insists she did not move to
Membury to become estate owner Philip Walker’s
stable jockey, it does not go unnoticed that Collett’s
previous rides Allora 3 and Noble Bestman
(competitive at three and four-star level respectively)
would currently be without a rider. No doubt the
addition of two horses of this calibre would be a
welcome addition to Harris’ team of horses for the
2014 season, should the Walker’s decide to give her
the ride.
Flora’s top tips:
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get tired because their reactions become slower. I
think sometimes people underestimate how hard
riders actually work in the saddle.”
Goals and aims
She goes on; “I now have three Advanced horses,
all of which I’ve had since they were babies so it’s
really exciting. My aim now would be to establish
consistent results at three-star as well as looking
to expand my string. Longer term, I’ll be aiming
towards Europeans and I know it’s a cliché and
everybody says it, but I’d like to aim for Rio.”
Flora’s three Advanced horses have been selected
for the World Class Equine Pathway, a scheme
which affords them top class training as potential
world championship contenders. Asked if she has
a stable star or a favourite, she states that she
couldn’t choose one.
– really cheeky but a massive trier, and I felt he went
beyond his level of talent because he just wanted
to please. The right attitude in a horse is the single
most important thing.”
Do the simple things right; if you can do the
basics well, everything else will follow. Don’t be
afraid to revisit the basics frequently
Make sure you’ve ticked every box prior to
competition, and do things like packing the lorry
the night before
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Make sure your own fitness is up to scratch
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Select your major events first, and then build B