Meet the Team- Nicola Howarth

Here we meet Nicola Howarth, part-time groom for Team Hollings and a fan of all things showing!


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

I’ve been riding for 16 years, mainly showing.

2. What is your favourite TV programme?

America’s Next Top Model, great viewing on a Monday evening.

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have a younger brother, Ben aged 12.

4. What is your favourite food?

Curry, it’s always been a favourite.

5. Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Italy, it is beautiful.

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

Archie an Intermediate Show Hunter, known as Whitaker’s Count in the ring.

7. What is your favourite event?

HOYS

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

Supreme Products Glistening Oil- it is a fantastic show ring presentation product and really enhances the horse's features.

9. Do you have a top tip for us?

Don’t put too much horse make-up around the eyes, you create a much better effect by using it sparingly.

10. Do you have any family pets?

Horses, dogs and a cat.

11. What music do you currently listen to?

R ‘n’ B

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

Twilight

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

Maria Carey.

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

I enjoy going in to town with friends.

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

I would buy more horses.

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

My horse, Jack a Welsh Section C.

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

Maria Carey, I am a huge fan.