Amateur Rider Profiles

[sw123]

My latest "thing" is interviewing amateur event riders - sort of a 20 question profile on normal riders rather than all the well known professionals.

Questions so far....

1) Name
2) Age
3) Occupation
4) Family - horsey or not?
5) Horses
6) Background
7)Training
8) Routine - how it all fits in
9) Finances - how you balance the books
10) High points
11) Low points
12) Aims for this year
13)Ultimate ambition
14) Compromises/Sacrifices you have to make to compete
15) How it affects family life....
16) Why you do it

So - what do you want to know about people? The more ideas for questions the better and what do you think of the ones so far?

Thank you

 

[icestationzebra]

I'd like to know what people think are their strong points as a rider along with their weak points

 

[sw123]

Thank you will add that also thought of these...

17) Ever felt like giving up?
18) Who is your groom (!)
19) Lucky mascot/rituals/lucky socks etc
20) Best advice given?
21) Your top tip to others?
22) Eventing/Sporting Idol?

 

[BBs]

I did the same thing for EHOA a few years back when i was covering the NRF.

Will have a look over my notes and let you know if you like.

 

[H-J]

One or two things they couldnt live without!

 

[LEC]

How they got their present horses?
Things they would like to see changed in the sport?
Do they feel they are at a disadvantage to pros?
Do they think there should be special amateur classes?
Would they ever consider going full time?