Today folks as I write this I am sat in the comfort of my own home, writing my long overdue blog, which EWW Editor Paul is waiting for. Currently I am in the living room watching TV and Jodie Marsh; bodybuilder, is at present the best thing that is on. I know what you think; [...]
I am very glad to be writing this blog from the comfort of my own home, and not a hospital bed.
As some of you may or may not be aware, I have recently been quite ill. Luckily I managed to fit in my last event at Oasby before my stay at Harrogate District Hospital. I [...]
After mixed results at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe we had Freddie blood tested. He was found to have a blood virus, which explained why he had been feeling so flat. With this news it meant an end to one of the aims for the season, The Fidelity Blenheim Palace Horse trials 8 [...]
It has been a while since my last blog but it’s great to be back and we have a lot to catch up on. Firstly I would like to congratulate Paul and Lou at EW Sporting on their purchase of EWW. Their purchase means it’s back to keeping the diary for me!
At the end of [...]
In the past weeks my team and I have been very busy, but before I get to that I will fill you in on our trip down to Badminton. We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed watching the dressage, catching up with friends and walking the course. Both Jolyse and I spent far too [...]
For those of you who have been following my blogs you will be pleased to hear that I went clear cross country at Belton on both Alfie (Mr Alfresco) and Freddie (Freddie Too). During the week before I took Freddie cross country schooling to Heidi Woodhead’s. I warmed up over show jumps and then went [...]
With the first few events completed there is plenty to tell you about. Team Sommerville Eventing have competed so far at Oasby, Lincoln, Draycott and Gatcombe.
Since I last spoke to you I have continued having lessons with Christopher (Bartle) and Ian (Woodhead), as well as going show jumping and cross country schooling. All preparations show [...]
Since my last blog, we have had most of the horses arrive back. There are now ten on the yard, five of which are entered for Oasby. Events planned after this are Lincoln, Draycott, Gatcombe, Belton, Burnham Market and Bradwall. Weston Park is a maybe depending on what horses are in. This plan means I?m [...]
Hello and welcome to my life! I?m James Sommerville, a 22 year old professional event rider.
I?ve been Eventing full time for just over five years, but I?ve been in the sport since 2002. I started Eventing, like most people seem to, in the Pony Club, and since then I?ve been lucky enough to get experience [...]
