Hi, my name is Sarah Verling, I’m from Fermoy, Co.
Cork and I am sixteen years old. I am lucky that I have always been around
horses at home as my dad became a trainer after a career as a jockey.
I have ridden ponies since I was young. I have
competed in show jumping competitions and I’ve been out hunting for a couple of
seasons as well, with my local hunt. I completed one of the Junior Academy days
here at RACE and decided to apply for the trainee jockey course. I was delighted
to have a place on the trial during the summer and enjoyed the whole
experience.
I found riding down in the barn at RACE very helpful,
as you learn and gain confidence throughout the time there, you also get great
feedback on your riding daily.
I’m currently
out in placement with Johnny Murtagh and I’m loving it so far. I feel a lot
more confident since I started and that helps with everything.
I have really enjoyed all the different elements in
the course that we do like the fitness classes, simulator lessons, stalls
training, schooling and all the different classes at school. I am very grateful
to have been given the opportunity to do the course as it has been a great
experience.
I’m not sure what the future holds for me within the
racing industry but I’m sure my time spent in RACE will stand to me and help me
along the way.
Sarah was placed with Johnny Murtagh on the 14th of January
2019
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