I’VE been associated with Connemara ponies my entire life and my grandfather Michael Conroy gifted me my first pony at the age of three.

I spent most of my childhood travelling to shows and fairs with my father Josie and later in my teens assisting Dad during covering season. My summer jobs were mainly in the catering industry and when my studies were complete, I found myself drawn to the world of finance and for the past 20 years, I’ve been working in the insurance sector.