“It’s worth the wait (to get a sub-30 score); dressage is never either of our natural phases, but not for the lack of trying or the lack of help. Tracie Robinson can take all the credit - she is the one who kicks my ass!” - Austin O’Connor

“We took him (Topspin) for a jump before his dressage yesterday and just tried to keep his morale high and I think we’ve finally got it right. I spoke to him the whole way round today because it helps him relax and breathe - I was very vocal today!”- Alice Casburn (GBR)