Biography
I have been a professional event rider since 18, including during my degree years at Bristol University, where I studied Fine Art. My horses are at home in South Gloucestershire at the yard I have taken over from my eventing father, Richard Meade. This year I have about 10 horses competing at all levels, including 2 horses at 4* - Midnight Dazzler who has been my top horse for the last few years and who really put me on the map, and Birthday Night who I started riding just before Badminton 2007.
I have to admint that I got off to a good start with help from Dad. I was also stable jockey to William Fox-Pitt whom I greatly admire and from whom I learned so much. Of course, like many riders, I have aspirations to be on the Senior GB team (I rode on the team as a Junior) and to ride at the Olympics in London 2012. But for now, I am pleased to hold the record for the youngest rider to have completed Badminton and Burghley 8 times!
I adore eventing and the absolute test of the cross country where it's you and your horse against the course (not the other competitors). I wouldn't swap it for the world. It's the only thing I want to do!