I am 18. I was always interested in horses for as far back as I can remember. When I finally annoyed my mum enough, she took me to some lessons. Ever since then, I have never been without a horse.
The change from riding show jumpers to thoroughbreds took me by surprise. If a show jumper was too strong I knew to give it a stronger bit but it is a different story with thoroughbreds. It didn’t take me long to learn that I’d have to suffer the strength of a thoroughbred.
A show jumping friend first introduced me to the idea of RACE. He had previously left school to complete the trainee course. The idea of me doing this excited me. My first impressions of the place were what I had anticipated. It is a great spot. I knew it was going to be tough from the very beginning. I was completely thrown into the deep end. We always are, but it’s good for us.
The fact that Johnny Murtagh himself came out of RACE really inspires me. RACE will always have a special place in Johnny’s heart. He regularly comes in to see us and speak to us and continues to inspire all of us. Each time he speaks to us he never fails to open our eyes to a new concept. Hopefully I will follow in his footsteps one day.
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| Family day 2015 on RACE Gallops |
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| Training on the Curragh |
