Laura Cocking
The European Young Rider
Age: 20
Location: North Wales
Other interests: Skiing
Favourite Eventing moment: Jumping double clear at the Young rider Europeans 2011- the cheer we got for jumping a rare clear in the showjumping
What is your favourite one day event? Somerford for the babies and Belton for the big boys!
What is your favourite International event? Bramham- amazing atmosphere and the weather was tropical this year!
Which four team members would be in your multi-national fantasy Olympic eventing team? William Fox-Pitt, Michael Jung, Mark Todd, Caroline Powell (with Lenamore!!!)
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Essential piece of kit: Prestige Event Saddle & Eventa Reins
People and horses who inspire me: William Fox-Pitt- Worlds best & he’s tall like me! Nicola Wilson- an amazing rider to watch. Lenamore- brilliant little horse who tries his heart out!
Biog:
I’m a 20yo event rider from North Wales. I have 2 sisters and a brother and went to school at Eirias High. I currently work part time as a waitress in the Kinmel Arms to fund my eventing as well as having horses in for competing and schooling.
I started riding at 6 years old and competed at my first Pony Club event at 14 on my lovely Connemara pony where we finished 6th. I went on to later ride in the Pony Club eventing championships, JRN team and this year the European Young Riders Team. After a season working for Nicola Wilson I have returned home to try and build up a nice string of horses for this year.
