Eventing Weekly

S1 E5: Helen Bates

June 20, 2023 with Mitch and Brayden
Eventing Weekly
S1 E5: Helen Bates
Show Notes

G'day mates, it's that time of the week again! That time being Tuesday morning in the Northern Hemisphere, or Tuesday evening if you are down under. Either way, our guest this week is palatable at both ends of the day. Please give a warm Eventing Weekly welcome to founder of Bates Saddles, Helen Bates!

Episode questions:

  1. How do you balance being a full time event rider and managing a saddlery?
  2. How does a young British girl get into horses in this country?
  3. You mentioned this interview is the biggest highlight of your career so far; where do you go from here?
  4. Fan Question
  5. You’ve qualified for 5 star, what do you need to do to qualify? Which one are you aiming for?
  6. What’s more difficult in this country, riding horses or driving a lorry?
  7. What’s the best hunt ball?
  8. Helen Bates badminton winner or Olympic gold medalist, which would you prefer?
  9. Horse builder - Dressage , XC, SJ
  10. Glasto this weekend, which 4 riders are you taking with you and why?

Thanks mates.

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