Always good for advice, Jay offers some top tips to 5 hopeless romantics:
Dear Jay, Please help! Not only am I broke because I spent my spare money on an entry fee but I am competing on Sunday and my non-horsey partner was hoping to find me in something other than jodphurs! How can I fix this? Debbie, Slough
Dear Debbie, Fear not! Anyone who goes out with someone involved with horses knows that lie-ins are not part of the deal. I suggest you get your Mary Berry out and prepare ahead a romantic meal that you can pull out of the bag on Sunday night. Make sure you get out of your whites, removes any traces of Eau de Neigh and light a candle or two. Prior planning prevents p*** poor performance! Go girl! Jay.
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Dear Jay, There is someone at work who doesn’t know how I feel about them. Should I tell them or risk a good friendship? Alex, Witney
Dear Alex, Hell Yes ! It’s 2016 and there’s no better time to express yourself. Don’t do it on social media but send a personalised card. Remember: to get the reward, you have got to put yourself out there. Good Luck! Jay.
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Dear Jay, I have been thinking about finishing with my partner for some time as I like someone else but with Valentine’s Day looming, can I be that harsh? Scott, Warwick
Dear Scott, Sometimes if you are not happy, it is better to be honest and delaying the process can only make it harder. Make sure you have covered all bases before making a hasty decision and maybe, like we would get a second opinion from a vet, ask a good mate for their opinion. Jay.
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Dear Jay, Help! I’ve got a crush on my trainer! I spend more time with her than my friends and I don’t know what to do. Steph, Bristol
Dear Steph, Get a grip! Although your trainer may be flattered, don’t forget that it is their job to make you feel good about yourself and you have to respect the fact that you are employing them. Keep this secret and don’t abandon your friends. Jay.
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Dear Jay, I don’t know what to buy my boyfriend. He is the horsey one and I don’t know one end of a horse to the other. I support him 101% and money is no object for the man of my dreams. Camilla, London
Dear Camilla, There is only one thing to do in this situation and that is to call the Emergency Tiger Line as I have just the gift in the shape of an up and coming Grand Prix showjumper! Imagine yourself ringside in Monaco, watching some of the finest horses and riders in the world compete, knowing your boyfriend’s enjoyment is all down to you. Think of the hotels, the weekends away, the champagne. I’ll DM you my number! Jay.
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