I owe it to… ‘My 83-year-old grandmother riding my horse every morning’

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Chloe Reynolds
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Grandmothers are awesome for many, many reasons but few people can rely on one to help exercise their horse every morning – especially one who has reached the grand age of 83. Lucky showjumper Chloe Reynolds, however, has her very own Supergran, Jean Richardson, who has provided huge support with her horses. The 23-year-old rider gives her brilliant Nan full credit for a recent win at Chard Equestrian in Devon with the six-year-old Kiss By Malia.

Chloe Reynolds, who is based in Somerset, found early success with the mare, winning Bicton’s five-year-old championship in 2020, but she went on to become her 83-year-old Nan’s “pet” during the global pandemic last year.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.