James is one of Britain's most respected show jumpers both at home and abroad. His success stretches back to the time he was jumping small ponies and his first taste of glory was on Cusop Dainty Boy in the 13-2hh Championship of Great Britain.

Since that time James has trained with some of the most celebrated riders and dealers in the world, the most influential being Paul Weier of Switzerland where James spent the winters of 1980 and 1981.

In 1983 James made his International debut as part of the victorious young riders team in Donaueshingen, Germany and since that time has been a regular member of the senior British Team making 25 Nations Cup appearances.

After winning the World Cup qualifier in Geneva and his first Volvo car, James went on to claim the Grand Prix at the Horse of the Year Show at Wembley arena.

This was followed by a four year contract with the highly successful Traxdata team which gave James recognition and respect as one of Britain's leading show jumpers and culminated in selection for the World Championship squad in Rome 1998.