Growing up in Somerset, Harry Cobden was destined for a life in the saddle. He was raised on the Cobden family beef farm, surrounded by various animals, including horses. 

Cobden was riding ponies before he could walk and naturally graduated to pony racing at the age of nine. Local trainer Ron Hodges, a friend of the family, took Cobden under his wing after the youngster had bragged that his portly pony was the fastest in the area. 

Cobden was riding out on the Hodges’ gallops at just 10 years old and soon progressed to Point to Point racing. Cobden rode out for near neighbour Nicholls in the Summer from the age of 13 onwards, setting in place a relationship that soon became more official. 

In recent times, Harry Cobden has become one of the dominant figures in British jump racing, known for his strong, confident style and his long-standing partnership with trainer Paul Nicholls. His rise through the ranks has been marked by a series of major victories along with winning the Champion Jump Jockey title, a milestone that confirmed him as one of the outstanding riders of his time. 

Away from racing, he remains closely connected to his family home in Somerset, working on the farm and investing carefully in its future. His grounded personality, combined with an easy charm, has made him a favourite with racing fans and the wider sporting media.