My
name is Dean Carroll I am 16 years old and I am from Touraneena in Waterford. I
started riding ponies when I was 8 years old and I always had an interest in
riding. I contacted a local trainer over the road from me when I got older
looking for a job. When I started there, I saw him (the trainer) riding on the
gallop and I knew then that was what I wanted to do.
I
started off doing the basics, like mucking out, taking up horses and putting
them on the walker. I started riding the
quite horses and then got the hang of riding a few of the trickier ones. I then heard about RACE. I applied for the
Open Day and went for a look at the Campus.
When I found out I got in I couldn’t wait to start! It’s a 42-week course commencing in September
and finishing with a graduation in June.
During
my time at RACE I have improved my fitness levels and my riding skills. Back in November, I was sent to Michael
Grassick Junior near TRI on the Milltown Road.
Each morning, I ride 5 lots at the yard and some lots on the
Curragh. I have gained a lot of
experience riding with Michael and Kevin Coleman. Kevin is a great help around the yard and
advises me on my riding skills and yard duties.
Over
the past few months we have had a good few speakers in to give us advice
including Davy Russel, Ruby Walsh, Johnny Murtagh, David Egan, Jody McGarvey.
They talked about how to become a jockey.
In June I hope to take out a License.
Dean was placed with Michael Grassick on the 20th
of November 2018
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| Heading out to Maddenstown Gallops |
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