Started lessons when I was 6. Was given 14.2 part bred Arab Mayfly when I was 12, still have her, she's now 25! Bought Thoroughbred Tucci from Doncaster sales in 1997 and at 15 she's still going strong.

Getting up at 5.30am in the winter to muck out before work.

Long summer picnic rides and cross countries

I'm 30 and live in Beamish. I have a partner called Danny and I work in sales for a builders merchants. I love hacking around the countryside and taking part in local competitions. My best friend is Adele who has a lovely mare called Milly.