Hovis’ Paris diary: ‘Guys, this is not the time for ad-libbing or any artistic interpretation’

Dear Diary

I know – multiple entries from me but this is extenuating circumstances – it’s not often that the fate of British eventing Olympic success lies in a boy’s hooves so c’est la vie.

I am now firmly getting down with this Fronsay and am finding that the French mares appear to be a little more l’aisse faire with their morals than their British counterparts. Not that there is any time for le hankie pankie because we have work to do.

Today is after all stressage day.

Now I know what you’re all thinking ...