WE live on our farm at Kilcandra Stud, Kilbride, Co Wicklow and breed from a half-dozen mares, producing quality eventers and show jumpers.

Vinnie was around horses from day one being born and reared in Barnadown, Gorey in neighbouring Co Wexford. There were always broodmares, foals and other livestock to care for. His father would also buy foals from October onwards to be reared with that season’s home-breds.