I suggested a Kyrgyz inspired collaboration as I spend so much of my time in the Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where I run riding safaris. I always use the Penelope Chilvers boots so I thought it would be great to have some more personalised items to go with them, using local motifs. I wanted to collaborate with someone who could bring great craftsmanship and interpret the designs exactly as I envisaged them. 

I was invited to stay at the beautiful Kukutana in Andalusia by Penelope and had the most wonderful weekend riding and being introduced to the brand - ever since then I have ridden in Penelope Chilvers boots.

My Tassel boots are perfect for these trips as I need long boots for riding and a grip on the sole for scaling the mountain pass on foot. The Inclement range is ideal for the changing weather - we always have some rain, and these keep my feet completely dry.

I wanted to create a bag as it’s something I’ve always felt is missing from my trips - we have beautiful saddlebags but it’s so practical to have something around your waist that is easy to access. We ride through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world and I’m always wanting to grab my phone and take photos so the bag is the perfect size for a phone, sunglasses and a lip balm - all the essentials! The red is very much a Kyrgyz colour. The slippers are very practical for camp - it can get cold in the evenings and mornings. The design is a big nod to Kyrgyz yurts where felt rugs with this motif are always to be found. The embroidery detailing on the Inuit Slipper and bag uses the ubiquitous motif of Kyrgyzstan that represents the leather vessel which is used to ferment Kumiz - mares’ milk - the nomads’ favourite drink. Kumiz is believed to have great healing properties and so the motif is hugely revered and to be found everywhere in Kyrgyzstan.

Travel is as essential to me as breathing! I didn’t start travelling until I was 18 but ever since then I have spent years riding horses all over Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia and Russia. It has hugely influenced my style and love of folk traditions - all the travel I have done has been very off-beat, staying in remote yurts and villages where I have absorbed all the beauty and individuality of folk art.

Well, I am biased, but I love the north! Not sure if these spots are secret anymore but one of my favourite places for lunch is Cala Xuclar in summer. I also love the hike at the Xaracca headland that leads to a cave.

Seeing my children!