Out of the saddle with Robert Palm - Eventing

Discover our new series 'Out of the Saddle with...' featuring our High Performance riders. Today, discover what is Robert Palm's life mantra or his biggest influence.

How and when did you start riding?

Before I could walk. When we lived in Papua New Guinea (until I was six-years-old) mum was riding and I would have a groom leading me around on a pony.

Biggest influence?

On a riding level  - Gordon Bishop.

Something nobody knows about you?

My middle name is Green.

Favourite pastime?

Watching or playing any sport.

Favourite holiday destination?

Don’t have one, there’s no time for holidays.

Superstitions?

Try not to wear anything new at a big competition.

Favourite food and drink?

Asian food and beer.

Life mantra?

Work hard, play hard.