Lottie Goldstone: How an Equestrian Champion Became a Voice for Health, Law, and Rural Communities.
Dr Lottie Goldstone has built a career that reflects strength, focus and compassion. She is known for her achievements in equestrian sport, her work as a solicitor advocate, her writing for children and her wide public advocacy on health and rural issues. Her life shows how personal courage and professional dedication can come together to create meaningful change in many areas of society. Born on September 29, 1977, she grew up with a strong desire to learn, to compete and to serve her community, values that continued to guide her as she moved from the world of sport to the world of law and later into public speaking and charitable work.
Her education set the foundation for her broad and varied path. Goldstone attended Cheltenham Ladies College, where she developed the discipline and curiosity that later shaped her academic work. She then completed a Master’s at Warwick University and pursued her legal training at the University of Law in London. She qualified as a solicitor advocate and continued to expand her knowledge through a PhD in Criminal Law. Her doctoral research focused on domestic violence against men, an area that is often overlooked and rarely studied in depth. Her academic achievements are strengthened by her membership in MENSA, which reflects her strong intellectual ability and commitment to ongoing learning.
Before she entered her legal career, Goldstone made her name in equestrian sport. She showed talent from an early age and went on to represent the British Pony and Young Rider teams. Her years in competitive riding required courage and control, especially at events where precision and calm judgment meant everything. One of her most significant accomplishments was completing the Burghley Horse Trials on her top horse, Father Jerry, an achievement that marked her as a skilled international rider. Her equestrian journey, however, also carried serious challenges. She suffered a major injury when she broke her back during competition, a moment that threatened not only her future in sport but her physical wellbeing. Her recovery took enormous strength, but she returned to compete at a high level for many years. Although she now lives with certain mobility issues as a result of the injury, her determination remains an important part of her story.
Her connection with horses inspired her work as an author. Goldstone wrote A Tale of Ted A Very Naughty Horse, a book based on one of her favourite competition horses. The story quickly became popular among children and parents for its warmth and playful spirit. Her next book, Night Night My Little Tiger, became part of a wider series and was chosen by CBeebies for its Bedtime Story slot, bringing her work to an even larger audience. Her writing continues to support her strong belief in the importance of reading for young children.
After her years as a competitive rider, Goldstone turned her attention to law. She began her legal career as a trainee solicitor with the equine team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys LLP, a well-known Midlands firm. Her background in sport gave her a rare insight into the equine industry, which allowed her to offer informed and practical advice to clients. As her career developed, she expanded her focus and moved into Contentious Trusts and Probate, an area that requires careful listening, attention to detail and the ability to work with families during difficult times. More recently, she has taken on more Private Client work, providing guidance on writing wills and other sensitive matters. Her legal work reflects her commitment to clarity, fairness and respect for those she represents.
Goldstone’s personal experiences have shaped her advocacy for health awareness. In 2019, she developed sepsis following a miscarriage, a life-threatening condition that changed her understanding of health care and recovery. Her willingness to speak publicly about her experience has helped others recognise the signs of sepsis and has also offered comfort to women who have faced miscarriage, especially those who have endured repeated loss. Her openness has created important conversations in a space where many people feel unable to speak.
Her connection to rural life remains an essential part of her identity. Goldstone is an active voice for farming communities and understands the pressures they face. She manages her own sizeable flock of sheep, giving her direct experience with the responsibilities and challenges of rural work. Her advocacy also extends to education. She has visited many schools across the country to speak about literacy and to encourage children to read more. She has expressed strong concerns about the long-term effects of excessive screen time and highlights the importance of imagination, attention and emotional development in young learners.
Goldstone has pursued a life filled with adventure and community service. She has skydived for charity, raced across Rajasthan, ridden across Iceland, worked on a ranch in South Dakota and even raced ostriches in South Africa. These experiences reveal her enthusiasm for challenge and her interest in understanding life beyond familiar settings. She has also appeared in the BBC Three series Grime Scene Investigation and later on Countryfile, where she spoke about her grandmother, who was a local farmer. She has taken part in several radio broadcasts covering subjects related to music, education, law and sport.
Her personal life is as full as her professional one. Goldstone is married to Bryan Goldstone, and together they have four children. William was born in 2011, Sophie in 2016, Harriet in 2018 and Thomas in 2021. Alongside her work, writing, and family responsibilities, she also holds a Class One articulated lorry driving licence and a rally driving licence, both of which demonstrate her practical skills and her love of learning new abilities.
Dr Lottie Goldstone continues to influence many areas of public life. Her experience in equestrian sport, her achievements in law, her writing for young readers and her advocacy for health and rural issues all contribute to her reputation as a strong and thoughtful leader. Her story is one of resilience, education and purposeful work, shaped by a desire to help others and to bring important subjects into open conversation. Her life shows how dedication can create influence across many fields and how a single person can inspire others through skill, honesty and a clear sense of duty.
