Gemma Tattersall is a one of Britain’s best event riders. She has represented her country on numerous occasions, winning World and European team gold. She has also enjoyed great personal success, winning the prestigious Event Rider Masters (ERM) series in 2017 and placing in the top three at Badminton and Burghley.

In this podcast Gemma talks openly and honestly about her passion and drive to win, and how she knew she wanted to be a professional rider from a very early age.

Gemma also talks about:

· Her humble background and working hard to make it to the top of her sport

· Her amazing horses - from her homebred “Chilli babies” to her team stalwart Artic Soul, who was nearly sold for meat

· Why her relationship with Artic Soul is her greatest achievement

· “Pinch me moments” in her career

· Battling with her nerves cross-country – and getting help from a sports psychologist

· Coping with failure

· Her alternative career as a showjumper

· Her idols of the sport and making friends with John Whitaker

· Olympic dreams

We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we loved making it. To find out more about the helmets Gemma loves, visit www.charlesowen.com