The most important quality in a partner is a sense of humour.

If you are fearful, a horse will back off. If you are calm and confident, it will come forward. For those who are often flattered or feared, the horse can be a welcome mirror of the best in human nature.

I don't make decisions for money or popularity. I do things because they're right for me, and they're interesting and challenging.

The most important quality in a partner is a sense of humour.

I believe that horses bring out the best in us. They judge us not by how we look, what we're wearing or how powerful or rich we are, they judge us in terms of sensitivity, consistency, and patience. They demand standards of behavior and levels of kindness that we, as humans, then strive to maintain.

Swimming and athletics are the big gigs at the Olympic games. Cycling and rowing are pretty big for Britain, but globally, the two big things are athletics and swimming.

I've always been fascinated by intelligence and how our brains work, and how they can be improved.