IN north Co Dublin and Meath, hunting and racing always went hand in hand with so many racing stables and hunt kennels in the area. So many great horsemen and women have grown up in the area, and they are always available for advice on every aspect of horsemanship and animal care.

One such horseman is Willie McCabe who starting hunting with the Fingal Harriers over 50 years ago. He laughs when he recalls days hunting with Bart O’Connor, the father of show jumping horse agent and producer Barry.