Jamie and Georgi Broom

Professional rider and livery yard manager

Jamie Broom began his equestrian career in the Household Cavalry, and is now a full-time dressage rider who competes up to prix st georges level, winning his first national title in 2016. He and wife Georgi run a successful livery yard at the busy Lakeside Equestrian Centre, where they also run clinics. Jamie and Georgi are part of our team of professional riders who put equestrian products through their paces in a real-life busy yard environment for a suitable period of time to test the item, before their thoughts are featured in our reviews section.

Jamie and Georgi Broom

Professional rider and livery yard manager

HyLand Waterford winter country riding boots: ‘the perfect balance of yard and riding boot’ 9/10

Ariat Coniston Pro GTX Insulated boots: ‘great fit and the best to ride in’ 9/10

Brogini Winchester lace-up country boots review

Dublin River Grain boots: ‘good quality leather and kept my feet really dry’ 8/10

Muck Boot Unisex Colt Ryder Tall boots: ‘a really great pair of yard boots’ 7/10

Cavallo Luzy jacket: ‘smart enough to wear out’ 9/10

Best ladies’ short quilted riding jackets: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites

Noble Equestrian Aspire jacket: ‘this jacket certainly had its uses’ 8/10

Equetech Chalgrove jacket: ‘a handy extra layer’ 8/10

Mountain Horse Lauren down jacket: ‘incredibly warm and a great style’ 7/10

Stierna Aurora 2.0 jacket: ‘warm but not particularly breathable’ 6/10

Nettex standard fly repellent: ‘really effective against midges’ 8/10

Equine America Stinger fly and insect repellent: ‘keeps flies at bay for a few hours’ 6/10

Smart Grooming Deep Purple shampoo: ‘great at removing mane and tail stains’ 9/10

Nettex Everyday Conditioning shampoo: ‘leaves the coat really clean’ 7/10

Cavalor Equi wash: ‘more of a wash than a deep-cleaning shampoo‘ 6/10

Carr & Day & Martin Gallop Extra Strength shampoo: ‘long-lasting and effective’ 9/10

WeatherBeeta Deluxe Travel Boots: ‘well made with strong straps’ 8/10