At Cranmore Farm, the home base of Olympic gold medallist Laura Tomlinson, the environment is relaxed and family-oriented, with horses and children’s ponies coexisting harmoniously. Laura balances her equestrian career with family life, prioritizing her children and adapting her training schedule accordingly. Her daily routine typically starts with riding in the morning, followed by various horse care activities in the afternoon, without a rigid weekly plan. Laura emphasizes efficiency and organization to manage her time amid the demands of motherhood and training.

Laura’s approach to ambition has evolved over time; she is now more realistic about her competitive goals given her family commitments and limited time compared to other riders. She finds great satisfaction in developing horses herself, appreciating the journey of bringing them through their training. Supported by trainer Carl Cuypers, who focuses on consistency and ease for the horses, Laura continues to pursue dressage with a balanced and thoughtful mindset, valuing progress and personal fulfillment over sheer competitive success.