Laura Collett

Full Name: Laura Collett

Date of Birth: 31st August 1989

Marital Status: Single

Children: None

Occupation: Event Rider

Equestrian sporting relatives: None

When/why first started riding: 1991, I saw my brother riding, he wasn't interested so he got off and I got on!!

Name of first pony: Genie

First competitive riding experience: Local show gymkhana

Trainers:Yogi Breisner and Peter Murphy

First affiliated event: Lincoln Pony Trial in 2004

Worst injury: My pony somersaulted over a fence and I got rolled on, I was knocked unconscious but luckily had no broken bones!

Most admired riders and why:William Fox-Pitt, because he can get on any horse and make them go nicely, and he lets the horse do its own thing but is always ready to help them out if they make a mistake

Favourite show and why: Necarne Castle, because it has the most amazing facilities, and it was very lucky for me!!

Best advice given: Always believe in yourself!

What other career would you have chosen: Racing or Showjumping.

Who would you most like to have dinner with: Brad Pitt!

Favourite colour: Navy Blue

Favourite number: 1

Favourite meal: Roast Dinner

Favourite drink: Hot Chocolate

Achievements:
1st - Tweseldown CCI - 2006
Individual Gold and Team Silver at Junior European Championships - 2006
1st - Pony Club Evening Championships - 2005
1st - JRN Championships - 2005
1st - Weston Park CCI - 2005
Individual Bronze and team Gold at Pony European Championships in Italy - 2005
Individual Gold and Team Silver at South African International Championships - 2005
1st - Pony Club Evening Championships - 2004
1st - JRN Championships - 2004
Supreme Pony Champion at Horse of the year show - 2003

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Laura Collett	Laura Collett on the front cover of Eventing Magazine