Jon has been working here for the Pipe team since January 2005 and has enjoyed all the successful times that have been shared here in the yard throughout his time here.  He remembers clearly the day when he lead up Osana to win the Boylesports Hurdle last season,  and he says he really enjoyed leading up at the Cheltenham Festival too, at both meetings there was such a great atmosphere.     

For the day to day routine at Pond House, Jon confesses that the best horse to look after is his favourite horse, Prince De Bersy because he has looked after him since the day he arrived and they know each other well!

Jon is originally from Basingstoke, born on 4^th May 1989, he gained an understanding of horses from an early age as his father is a very keen racing fan and passed on his interest to Jon.  As a result, Jon soon became involved with horses, joining the Pony club, hunting and following the racing, something he clearly still enjoys, although he had a very different experience of a day at the races with his family compared to his day out now!  He decided then, that he wanted to work with horses, gaining experience and riding out at Alan King, Jonathan Geake and Andrew Balding’s yards before joining us at Pond House. 

Jon intends to continue working with horses and plans to complete his NVQ 3 soon.  In the future he would love to make a name for himself as a good point to point rider and progress to be a successful jockey.