Meet the Team- Team Hollings Groom Philip Gawthorpe

With a passion for both showing and dressage here we catch up with Team Hollings groom Philip Gawthorpe courtesy of SUPREME PRODUCTS™.

1. How long have you ridden and what disciplines do you compete in?

I’ve been riding for 18 years mainly showing and dressage.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

Friends, it’s always good fun to watch.

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have three brothers and a sister.

4. What is your favourite food?

My favourite food is pasta.

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Thailand

6. Who is your favourite horse or pony on the yard and why?

Royal Angel who is ridden by Michaela Wood and competes in Intermediate Show Riding Type and Large Hack classes.

7. What is your favourite event?

I really enjoy the Royal International. Hickstead is a great venue.

8. What is your favourite item from the Supreme Products Professional Collection?

Supreme Products Glistening Oil is a great addition to any show ring presentation kit

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

Don’t over do the horse make-up!

10. Do you have any family pets?

No not at the moment

11. What do you feel is your biggest achievement in life so far?

I produced a Welsh pony, Murray Hall Elizabeth that qualified for HOYS, so I am very proud of that.

12. What music do you currently listen to?

Dance.

13. What book are you reading at the minute?

I should read more, but nothing at the moment!

14. What was the last film you watched at the cinema?

Toy Story 3 in 3D is was great.

15. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

I could do to be more cheery in the morning.

16. If you could have an hour’s conversation with anyone who would it be and why?

Nelson Mandela.

17. When you have time to yourself, how do you like to spend it?

With friends.

18. If you were given £1million, what would you spend it on?

Horses I’m afraid.

19. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

My horse.

20. If you could be anyone else for the day who would it be?

The top dressage rider Carl Hester.