| Hobbies |
Flying planes and playing PlayStation games. (chronofhorse.com, 29 Mar 2023) |
| Most influential person in career |
His father Peter Charles. (chronofhorse.com, 29 Mar 2023) |
| Hero / Idol |
British rider Scott Brash. (equnews.com, 22 Oct 2019) |
| Injuries |
He suffered two fractures in his wrist and arm after a fall at Aachen in July 2024. He was deemed fit for the Olympics soon after. |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"The horse knocks a pole down, nine out of 10 times it's your fault even if you think it's not your mistake." (equnews.com, 22 Oct 2019) |
| Awards and honours |
In 2018 he was given the Worshipful Company of Saddlers' Young Rider of the Year Award by the British Equestrian Writers Association. (bewa.org.uk, 24 Dec 2018) |
| Famous relatives |
His father Peter Charles has competed in equestrian jumping for Ireland and Great Britain. He won a gold medal for Great Britain in the team event at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and represented Ireland at the Olympic Games in 1992 and 1996. His sister Sienna won a silver medal in the jumping team event at the 2018 European Junior Championships in Fontainebleau, France, while his other sister Scarlett won a silver medal in the jumping team event at the 2017 European Junior Championships in Samorin, Slovakia. (SportsDeskOnline, 20 Dec 2018; horseandcountry.tv, 06 Oct 2018; farnhamherald.com, 19 Jul 2018) |
| Ambitions |
To win a medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (globaltimes.cn, 13 May 2022) |
| Other information |
FOCUS ON RIDING
He became a full-time rider in 2018. "I finished school one year too early. It was a long decision with my mum and dad. But we felt like we had nothing to lose. 2018 was my first year as a professional rider." (worldofshowjumping.com, 25 Jun 2019)
STABLES
He is based at Heathcroft Farm in Hampshire, England, where his father runs Peter Charles Equestrian. He also works alongside his sisters, Scarlett and Sienna. "Me and my sisters have a few disagreements every now and again like everyone does. It's not always about horses either. Even me and my dad, sometimes we can have different opinions on things but we all get on. If we didn't, it wouldn't run as smoothly as it does. Dad is my trainer and of course I would consider other people but for me, I don't think there would be anyone any better in the world." (heathcroftfarm.com, 01 Jan 2019; horsescout.com, 24 Oct 2018) |
| General highlights |
He was selected by GB for the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games.
He helped GB to team bronze at the 2022 World Championship. |
FEI Database
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