"I was up early as I had to work Jasper (Tankers Town) first thing by the main arena before the dressage starts again. The weather was hideous – gale force winds and freezing cold rain - we were both perishing! Winter-like weather is not conducive for a good mark.

After working Jasper, I went back to the stables and had a big breakfast and then changed for my test. Jasper looked beautiful thanks to my hard-working grooms, Elodie and Sophie. He worked in very well; he was quite bright, but still very obedient. As soon as he went in the main arena, he lit up and was a little tense but not too bad. The first part of the test was very good, and we scored marks that reflected this. Unfortunately, in the halt and rein back he lost concentration for some reason, but carried on well and did some very good canter work.

I think the judges were slightly slow to up the marks again, and the result was a 54. Not my best mark, and I was a little disappointed but the XC will be a real tester and hopefully give me the opportunity to make up lots of places again. I walked the course again – this time with Yogi Breisner - to clarify my thoughts about which route to take and exactly how to ride the fences. I am very happy with the course and I hope all goes to plan tomorrow.

To finish the day, I then went to sign photos at my sponsor Ariat's stand and caught up with another sponsor, Bucas. "