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Out of the saddle with Robert Palm – Eventing

Equestrian Australia catches up with the top-level eventer to talk favourite pastimes, superstitions, biggest influences and more...

Adele Severs

Published 13 May 2018

Robert Palm on Koko Story, pictured here in the CCI3* at the 2017 MI3DE.

© Michelle Terlato

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.

Source: Equestrian Australia (EA) website

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