I WAS born, reared and still live on a farm outside Belleek, Co Fermanagh, with my wife Jane. We have two sons in their 30s, David and Ethan, who both started out in lead rein classes and we had great years attending shows with them. They both progressed to the Fermanagh Harriers Pony Club, and David showed successfully with his 148cm ridden pony Dance ’til Dawn.

I worked as a mechanic, but I’m now semi-retired.