Biography
Started: She began riding at an early age, and started competing in both Para dressage and non-Para dressage in 2007. (pledgesports.org, 01 Jan 2017; paraequestrianireland.com, 15 Sep 2011)
Reason: She was encouraged to take up riding as a form of rehabilitation after her accident to assist with her balance and coordination. "I love horses and training them." (pledgesports.org, 01 Jan 2017; Athlete, 24 Aug 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. (Athlete, 02 Sep 2024)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has worked as a riding instructor and has helped her mother Pam run the family business at the Broomfield Equestrian Centre in Tinahely, Ireland. (Facebook profile, 09 Jul 2024; paralympics.ie, 06 Aug 2021; horsesportireland.ie, 12 Jun 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 10, 1992
Place of ResidenceTINAHELY
OccupationAthlete, Coach, Equine Worker
EducationEquine Studies - Maynooth University, Ireland
Languages SpokenEnglish, French, Gaelic
CoachDonie McNamara [personal], IRL
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 12 | Team Event | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 18 | Individual Event - Grade III | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Equestrian Games | ||||
| 9 | Team Event | 2022 | Herning, DEN | |
| 9 | Individual Championship Test - Grade II | 2014 | Caen, FRA | |
| 12 | Team Event | 2014 | Caen, FRA | |
| 13 | Individual Event - Grade III | 2022 | Herning, DEN | |
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