Away from my professional life, I have a range of interests and hobbies. Growing up, I dedicated my time to producing sport horses.  With a limited budget and plenty of ambition, I would identify inexperienced horses to work with and compete, primarily in show jumping.  As an amateur rider, I successfully jumped up to 1.30m level, most successfully with my now-retired Irish Sportshorse gelding, Syd. I also worked with a number of thoroughbreds, retraining them for success in second careers.  I broke in a 3-year-old filly and educated her, selling her on as a show jumper.  I also hunted another retired hurdler, who has since gone on to compete at 4* level in eventing.  I have a deep sense of obligation to thoroughbreds about the importance of a good life after racing and hope to work with more horses in the future.