There's zero fear factor with miniature horses. It's the horse for everyone. The youngest person I know who shows a miniature horse is 6 years old, and a lady I compete against is in her 80s.

Country pleasure would be like what you would see on a country lane — people just going out for a ride, a very pleasurable way of going. The horses in a single driving class are more animated, faster, more extended and more upright.

We did great. This is our 11th year going, and our first time to win two championships.

The constant fear of a performer is to become what is reflected back at you.

If I were the government, I would really want older people on the jury who were faced with the fear of losing their retirement savings, because I think that's a big issue.

Britain is no longer totally a white place where people ride horses, wear long frocks and drink tea. The national dish is no longer fish and chips, it's curry.