I FIND it hard to believe that this is the final instalment of my year-long ITBA Next Generation apprenticeship.

Coolmore Stud has very generously been my host on my final placement. The yard where I am based, and live, contains some of the best broodmares in the world. It was very satisfying to watch Highland Reel win this year’s King George then look out the kitchen window at his dam in the paddock!