Meet the trainees - Chloe Finn O'Brien

My name is Chloe Finn O’Brien. I am from Ballyfermot, Dublin. I have always been interested in horses. Horses have always been in my family and played a big part in my life. I never liked school, I left straight after my junior cert and I was never in school. I always just wanted to be around horses.
Since I was young I wanted to become a National Hunt Jockey. I had never ridden a racehorse until I came to RACE. I did work experience in Moyglare Stud for a few weeks and they recommended that I go to RACE. I also heard about RACE from one of my friends who came here a few years ago. He really enjoyed the course and recommended that I apply.  I am really passionate about becoming a jockey and I am delighted that I applied.

I have been injured since November and up until the end of January, which has been frustrating but I have had lots of support from everyone at RACE. It’s now February and I’m catching up and loving being back in the saddle. I can’t wait to go on placement.

I am really enjoying it I have learned so much from being here. I have met so many nice people here and I hope to complete the course and go on and become a Professional National Hunt Jockey. 

Chloe was placed with Tracey Collins on 24th April 2017



 

Chloe doing riding display for Family Day in November 2016