This video is brought to you by Horseware Ireland. It gives us an exclusive insight into what Bertram Allen believes makes a champion.

Allen emphasises that positivity is essential in the partnership between horse and rider. He also expresses how important it is to have a good team around him, encouraging him every step of the way. Over the past five years, Allen and Molly Malone have developed into one of the best horse and rider combinations in the world. Allen believes this is down to good teamwork.

The horse’s happiness is paramount to Bertram Allen, he makes sure that all of his horses have their own equipment and are kept comfortable at all times. Allen has been The Irish Field’s senior show jumper for the past two years and is a candidate for it again this year.

Horseware Ireland has created a new series called Making a Champion showcasing a variety of Irish riders such as Sam Watson, Judy Reynolds and Bertram Allen. It launched in the Spring of 2016. Horseware Ireland go behind the scenes to find out from these top riders what it takes to be the best and how Horseware Ireland has helped them along the way. Next in the series is Scott Brash.