Jemima Green

Jemima grew up in Devon on the family farm with her parents and three brothers. She quickly developed a love of horses and got her first pony, Dinky, when she was two. As she grew up, she took part in Pony Club activities, gymkhanas and grooming for her dad when he played polo. In school, she was very sporty and particularly enjoyed rounders and hockey. 

After completing her GCSEs, Jemime went to college for an equine studies course, afterwhich she got a job on an eventing yard. She progressed from a working pupil position to head girl and second rider, which was a dream come true. She worked and competed on the eventing circuit for a number of years, reaching Intermediate and the former CCI1* level. 

In 2015, Jemima was involved in a vehicular accident that left her paralysed from the waist down and in a wheelchair. The doctor's didn't believe she'd ride again, but this wasn't an option for Jemima – she worked hard to improve her strength and balance, with help from a neuro physio and lots of Pilates and gym sessions. She progressed to riding three times a week, even if it was just for short periods, and eventually discovered para dressage as a way to continue with her competitive ambitions. 

In 2021, Jemima was selected for the World Class Programme – this was also the same year she married her now-husband, Ed. Her biggest goal is to be on a British team and win medals for a country – the first of these has now been achieved with her selection for the FEI Para Dressage European Championship in Ermelo this year. 

Jemima and Ed now live in Hampshire with their pack of poodles, while Jemima's horses are based with her coach, Georgie Nicholls. 

Fanta was purchased by Jemima as a young horse. He was first competed in 2022 by Jemima's trainer at the time, dressage rider Anna Miller, before Jemima started competing with him in para dressage classes in 2024. They won both classes on their first outing at Hartpury in January of that year, followed by another two wins at Wellington in February. 

Their first international outing was at Hickstead CPEDI3* in May of 2024, where they finished third in the Grand Prix A and B, and second in the Para Grand Prix Freestyle. They also contested Wellington and Hartpury later that year. 

This year, with eyes on selection for the FEI Para Dressage European Championship, they started strong with a second at Addington in April, followed by two wins at the same venue just a month later. In June, Fanta and Jemima contested their first overseas competition together at Hagen, Germany, where they finished third in the Grand Prix A and fourth in the B test and Para Grand Prix Freestyle. 

Their final selection event was Hartpury CPEDI3*, where they were third in the Grand Prix A and second in the Grand Prix B and Para Grand Prix Freestyle. Three personal best scores helped to secure Jemima's coveted place on a British team, going on to take individual and freestyle bronze medals.