EMMA SHEPHERD
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Name: |
Emma Shepherd |
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Date of Birth: |
17th January 1998 |
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Family: |
Dad - Neil, Mum - Helen, and Little Sister - Jessica |
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Are your parents involved in Harness Racing? |
Family of trainers, breeders, owners and drivers |
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What are your racing colours? |
I wear yellow with green cross belts |
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How long have you been driving ponies? |
Three seasons |
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What is your pony(s) name(s)? |
I drive the Opperman's pony, Jackim but I also have my own riding pony Wilston |
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Do you work your pony most days? |
I don't get the chance to work Jackim myself through the week; however he does get the work |
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First Pony: |
My first riding pony was Wally, I got him when I was one and a half. |
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First Pony Winner: |
Pumpkin, in my first drive |
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Favourite Racing Horse: |
Black Burrr, Wally Walton and Black's A Fake |
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Favourite Racing Driver: |
Gavin Lang |
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Most Admired Person: |
My Grandpa was my most admired person along with my Mum and Dad |
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Most Thrilling Moment: |
Winning my first race |
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What sports do you play? |
I have ridden horses since I was 1 1/2 years old, Netball for Kongorong and of course Pony Trots |
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Favourite Drink: |
Raspberry, Dead Lizard or Ginger Beer |
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Favourite Food: |
So hard to pick just one! Lasagna, Pavlova, Pizza or Nachos |
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Favourite TV Show: |
Pretty Little Lairs, Gossip Girl, The Carrie Diaries, McLeod's Daughters |
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Favourite Music: |
One Direction, Little Mix, 5 Seconds of Summer, Hunter Hayes, Taylor Swift - A variety!! |
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Favourite Pastime: |
Horse Riding |
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Likes: |
Animals, eating and talking |
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Dislikes: |
Spiders and pawns |
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Ambition: |
Do well in my senior years of High School, go to Uni, Travel, win a Gold Cup and soon help Dad fast work and race the big horses. |