Spotlight on OLIVIA TELFER - PHR Ambassador

How did you first learn about PHR? "I was at a showjumping clinic and one of the girls in my class turned up in the rust silicone breeches and the Bethany cotton shirt in white blue black. It was love at first sight and I knew I needed to get my hands on some of PHR’s clothes. They fit so well and are so flattering, and they can be customised to suit your body shape. I have never second guessed my passion for the brand since my first article of clothing."

What is your greatest riding achievement to date? "Retraining OTTB’s and having my first successful from track transformation."

How do you define success? "Being happy with your decisions and everything in general. Success is getting that canter strike off on the right lead after trying for months, even though you didn’t win the class. Success is anything that you want it to be and anything you take as a win."

What would you name the autobiography of your life? "Probably “I’m not sure” because I’m so indecisive."

If you could meet anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be? "Buck Brannaman, such a great horseman I love his documentary!"

The 3 words that best describe you are: "Energetic, driven and enthusiastic."

If you were an animal what would you be? "A dog." 

What was the last experience that made you a stronger person? "Moving out of home to a different part of the state and having to start fresh."

What gets you out of bed in the morning? "So so many alarms."

Which are your favourite events and why? "Anything eventing! I love the adrenalin and the skill that you and your horse need to be able to compete. There’s so much to learn and work on, it provides such a great challenge for both horse and rider. My horse Johnny's favourite thing is also cross country and I love feeling his spirit for it."

What advice would you give a rider who wants to join our team? "Say hello and reach out! Show your passion for the clothes and just mix in with the girls on the team. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly it’s so easy to start a conversation."

What is the best book you have ever read? "My grandma had an old copy of ‘Black Beauty’ and it’s my favourite book that I own. I try not to read it now as I don’t want to damage the pages but hands down, the best book I own."

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? "I’d love to learn how to build stuff. Using tools and timber so I can make jumps and a saddle stands etc instead of having to get other people to do it."

Your least favourite food? "Anything pork!" 

If you could take a ride on any horse, past or present, which one would it be? "My mum's childhood horse Duke. From all the stories my grandpa used to tell me he sounds great."

What 3 words would you use to describe PHR? "Flattering, stylish and comfortable!"

What’s the most recent app you’ve downloaded? “Outlook, an app for emails, riveting I know!"

The best piece of advice you've ever been given is: "It doesn’t sound like advice but “you’re only young”. It reminds me I don’t have to have everything sorted and know what I’m doing, I’m only young and have a lot of life left to live."

What is your guilty pleasure? "Dark chocolate."

What phobias do you have? "Spiders."