{"id":4645,"date":"2021-11-25T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T09:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?p=4645"},"modified":"2025-01-03T12:54:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T12:54:12","slug":"redpost-rider-ollie-tuff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/redpost-rider-ollie-tuff\/","title":{"rendered":"Redpost Rider: Oliver Tuff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuffsquare-jpg-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4648 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuffsquare-jpg-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuffsquare-jpg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuffsquare-jpg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuffsquare-jpg-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuffsquare-jpg-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuffsquare-jpg.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Oliver Tuff is based just down the road from Redpost HQ. Ollie is jumping at CSI3* and CSI4* level and runs a professional schooling and jumping yard with the help of his mum and dad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">Who are your Top Horses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">My top 4 horses at the moment are Aishwarya, Felix X, Luidam&#8217;s Warrior and Rita 7. Aishwarya, Felix X and Luidam&#8217;s warrior are all competitive horses in the CSI2* classes and Rita 7 had a great year last year competing in the CSIYH1*. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">When did you first start to ride?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">I&#8217;ve been riding pretty much since I was born, horses definitely run in the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">Was this something you always wanted to do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Yes, 100%. My parents have been so supportive and helpful to make this a career for me.  I couldn&#8217;t do it without them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">What are your 5 favourite products from Redpost <\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"min-height: 435px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_5f9b0202-7cc9-4fa3-8ad9-38ddb2c93b15\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/lemieux_mens_elite_classic_pleated_KG_brch_flint_05.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"height: 400px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">LeMieux Elite Classic Pleated Knee Grip Mens Breeches<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Flex-On-Black.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"height: 400px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">Flex-On Green Composite Stirrups<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/co_ayr8_plus_lthr_blk-blk04.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"height: 400px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">Charles Owen AYR8 Riding Hat<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/parlanti_denver-s_blk07.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"height: 400px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">Parlanti Tall Riding Boots<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/lemieux_elite_puffer_mns_nvy01.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"height: 400px;; \">\n                <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">LeMieux Elite Mens Puffer Jacket<\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure><\/div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/clothing\/lemieux\/breeches\/casual-breeches\/male\/adult?term=elite\"><strong>LeMieux Elite Classic Pleated Knee Grip Mens Breeches<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; I really like these as I has a hand in designing them with LeMieux. They fit really nicely and are a great casual breech. <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/flex-on\">Flex-On Green Composite Stirrups<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; I love these are they are so comfortable and I never have to worry about losing my stirrup.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/charles-owen\/riding-hats\/unisex\/adult?term=ayr8\">Charles Owen AYR8 Hat<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; I really like the fit of these hats and find they look very traditional and smart. <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/facetresults.aspx?Term=parlanti\">Parlanti Denver\/S Adults Tall Riding Boots<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; They are very comfortable boots and made to last, I ride 6-8 horses most days and they are still going strong!<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/clothing\/lemieux\/jackets--and--coats\/male\/adult?term=puffer\"><strong>LeMieux Elite Mens Waterproof Puffer Jacket<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; It&#8217;s a very warm and dry always looks good.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">What is your most memorable moment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning the HOYs Foxhunter Championship. It&#8217;s one of the most prestigious national classes in the country so it was such a special moment and I had my whole family around me to celebrate. It was amazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">Can you run us through how you prepare for the big shows?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I make sure that the horses are as fit as possible but still fresh in their mind, so they feel excited to perform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuff-2-Square-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4705\" width=\"533\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuff-2-Square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuff-2-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuff-2-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuff-2-Square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuff-2-Square-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/Ollie-Tuff-2-Square.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">What types of off-horse activities have you found to have helped your riding the most over the years?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">I really enjoy playing football, it keeps me fit and it&#8217;s nice to get to play in a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">What advice have you been given that has stuck with you the most?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Patience, never rush a horse when it&#8217;s learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">Who has been the most special horse in your riding career so far and why?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It has to be Darino B. I jumped and won my first Grand Prix class on him. I won the Foxhunter Final on him and many other results. He was a great horse for me and really got my name out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">Who is your greatest riding inspiration?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">John Whitaker and Marcus Ehning are the two greatest of all time in my opinion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#e0b57c\">What are your goals for the next 5 years?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">My biggest goal would be to be jumping at the top level. <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-fe9d4c04-1e38-4f53-af64-1f6683a4bf33\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/pages\/redpost-riders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3b3b3b; --ub-button-color: #e0b57c; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #e0b57c; --ub-button-hover-color: #3b3b3b; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-radius: 10px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Return to the Redpost Rider Page<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redpost Rider Ollie Tuff talks us through his greatest achievements and the products he couldn&#8217;t live without. 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