WITH a background in show jumping, I had never even sat on a racehorse until nine years ago. A losing bet on a game of pool was to lead me down a road, which would eventually see me take out a trainer’s licence. Having sent out my first two runners earlier this month, I am very excited about what the future has in store.

Both my parents were amateur dressage and club riders. With some land at home, an arena and stables, it was very much in the blood. I got my first pony when I was no more than three or four. I came up through the grades with the Meath Pony Club and I would have competed in my first Dressage Ireland competition towards the end of primary school.