Thursday, 16 January 2014

Meet the trainees - Mark Mooney





My name is Mark Mooney and I’m from Tralee, Co Kerry. I have always had a big interest in horses since I was the age of 8. I learned to ride in a riding school which was great fun and used to compete in local show jumping events and hunting on the weekends which I used to love.   

After a couple of years of show jumping and hunting I formed a massive interest in racing. When I heard about the Racing Academy from a past student I knew I wanted to come here.    

Leading up to the trial of RACE, I asked a local trainer from some experience in the racing industry.  From there I gained a bit of experience in the industry and ended up getting my place in RACE.   

In the weeks I’ve been here so far I’ve learned loads and I can’t wait for the next 30 weeks to come.  



Mark training on Maddenstown Gallops