Lorna Kidson - Endurance Rider

Meet Lorna Kidson - Buckinghamshire based Lorna is an active endurance rider. She has competed in the UK at both National and International(FEI** and FEI***) level. Last year she competed abroad as an individual and was selected to represent Great Britain.

Lorna competes two horses - French Lieutenant (Frenchie) and Pavots Dreamboy (Pav) for an Arab racehorse and endurance trainer based in Dorset. In addition to these and many other rides that she is offered, Lorna has her own up and coming youngster - Hamra Johar, who will complete her first season this year. Her aim is to bring her up through the ranks with the aim of competing her at advanced level by 2010.

Lorna competes at more than 30 rides during the year ranging from 17km pleasure rides to 160km FEI***races.

Lorna uses the Equilibrium Therapy massage pad at home and takes it away with her during competitions.

Lornas dates for the 2009 season are:

19 APRIL - Forest of Dean

Pav 80km Competitive Ride

3 MAY - Beachy Head, Eastbourne

Ruby 32km Non-Competitive Ride

16 & 17 MAY - Berkshire Downs, Wantage Oxon

Ruby 42km Competitive Ride (Saturday)

Pav 80km Tyro Endurance Ride (Sunday)

23 & 24 MAY - Dukeries, Nottinghamshire

Frenchie FEI*** 160km Endurance Ride (Saturday)