Petplan Equine
Sponsored Rider - Lili
"I would be happy to recommend Petplan Equine to anyone, they have dealt with all my claims over the years. My horses are irreplaceable to me, and I feel happy knowing I can give them the care as they need it and I am confident to also have my prized tack and trailer insured with Petplan Equine in case anything happens."
Lili Brooksby
Lili Brooksby is from Leicestershire and competes in affiliated dressage.
Tell us about the horses you own.
To start with the smallest; Dougal is my rescue Shetland stallion that now lives a life of luxury. Paddy is my 14.3hh Connemara gelding and he is a real life unicorn, people throw about the term “horse of a lifetime” but he is truly my best friend. Fons is a KWPN who I have had super feedback that he will reach the top level dressage. Zu is huge and beautiful and I learn something new all the time with him. I also own a retired horse named Polly. Fifi is my newest addition, a black filly born in 2015. I have lots of dreams and hopes in this lovely little foal.
What were your highlights from 2015 as a sponsored rider and what are your goals for 2016?
I have had so many opportunities thrown my way in the last year. I am thrilled and grateful for every session that I had to train with Charlotte Dujardin. I loved going to Talland for the first time and meeting Charlie Hutton, who now comes over once a month to train me. I would never have had this chance without Petplan Equine. I also qualified Zu for the novice open regionals, which was a surprise to everyone, most of all, me!
For 2016 I want happiness, health and soundness for my horses. I made a decision a few years ago, that you never know how long you are lucky enough to have these horses for, so in many ways, I try not to make plans and just enjoy the ride so to speak. I want them to feel no pressure and to enjoy working. Also whenever I make plans, it feels like a horse gets sick, and if I tell anyone I am going to a show, then the wheels fall off. I am getting superstitious in my old age.
Lili’s guide to dressage
Lili's 2015 updates
March - April May - June July - August September - October November - December
Lili's 2016 updates
January - March April - June July - September October - December
