06/06/2026
Great to catch up with Jamie Lee Melham after she spoke at the Magain sales conference.
What stood out to me was her honesty about the pressure she faces. When she rides a red-hot favourite, and it doesn’t win, she cops plenty, even though the expectations can sometimes be there simply because she’s in the saddle.
She also spoke about the courage it takes to push a 600kg horse through tiny gaps at speed, while carrying the hopes of owners and trainers at the same time.
A terrific insight from a remarkable athlete and a very impressive person. 😉