Charlotte Lassetter is a dressage rider and trainer based in South of England. Over the years Charlotte has helped young riders go onto achieve their dressage dreams with many competing up to Grand Prix and at young Rider Europeans. Charlotte rode internationally small and big tour in UK and Europe and continues to love coaching and enjoys competing when she gets the time. If you hadn’t been a rider which career path would you have taken? - Physiotherapist probably although I would miss the outdoors, or a chef! Do you have a nickname or used to and if so what was/is it and why? - I’ve been known as Char for years except when I am in trouble and then it becomes Charlotte! Jennifer was born in Aberdeenshire and holds BHSI & UKCC3 qualifications. Initially, Jennifer concentrated on eventing and competed up to Advanced level before heading into the world of dressage approximately 15 years ago. Every horse Jennifer has, arrived with her as a foal and has been produced solely by Jennifer. If you hadn’t been a rider which career path would you have taken? - An Artist. I studied Fine Art at Edinburgh College of Art after I finished I combined drawing and Painting with my riding for many years – until I got too busy! Dressage rider Charlotte Lutener has ridden since the age of four and developed a passion for dressage at the age of 13. In 2019, Charlotte has achieved three Regional titles and 6th place at the 2019 LeMieux National Championships. If you hadn’t been a rider which career path would you have taken? - My Dad yacht races so I would have probably got involved in sailing to fuel my competitive spirit. Do you have a nick name or used to and if so what was/is it and why? - Lottie… for obvious reasons. Rosemary Gaffney joined Para Equestrian Ireland in 2010 following a bad fall in 2007 where she had multiple fractures in her knee and leg. She is a Grade IV rider and has represented Ireland in the European Championships and won numerous classes. Now, Rosemary is aiming for Tokyo 2020 with her beautiful bay mare, Werona, seen in the picture. We posed some quick fire questions to Rosemary and here are her answers.. If you hadn’t been a rider which career path would you have taken? “I think I would have been an actress – I did a lot of acting as a child and was in the Gaiety as Thumblina when I was 4yrs old with my school Loreto Convent Clonmel. I was later accepted into The Gaiety School of acting but I chose horses instead, mind you I think the two are linked full of highs and lows – for both you have to be tough.” |
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