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Eleven tests, five horses, three days: find out how one of the busiest riders at Hartpury gets into the zone *H&H Plus*

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    • The saying goes that if you want something done, ask a busy person. Jezz Palmer is a busy man at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships.

    “I’ve got 11 tests in three days, five horses. The oldest is six and the youngest five, some exciting ones – lovely stallions and lovely mares,” he says. He adds the busy part has really been the build-up to Hartpury , in ensuring all horses have all “been out, done enough and seen enough” before coming to the championships.

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    Lucy Elder
    Lucy Elder

    H&H senior news writer
    Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
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