Emma Shepherd {Mt Gambier}
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Name: |
Emma Shepherd |
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Date of Birth: |
17th January 1998 |
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Family: |
Dad - Neil Shepherd, Mum - Helen Shepherd, Sister - Jessica Shepherd |
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Are your parents involved in Harness Racing? |
Yes, my Dad used to drive and both of my parent's families had Standardbreds. We still have Standardbreds now. |
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What are your racing colours? |
Royal Blue with a Pink Diamond |
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How long have you been driving ponies? |
I have been driving ponies for about 12 months, but I have been riding horses since I was one and a half |
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What is your pony(s) name(s)? |
I drive the Greenfield's pony Minty but have my own riding pony Winston |
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Do you work your pony most days? |
As i live a long way from the Greenfield's, I don't get to work Minty but she does get worked |
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First Pony: |
A riding pony, Wally, 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 Blurr, Black's A Fake, Wally Walton |
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Favourite Racing Driver: |
Gavin Lang |
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Most Admired Person: |
Mum, Dad, Clayton Fredericks (equestrian), Natalie Medhurst (netball) |
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Most Thrilling Moment: |
Winning my first race, or winning Junior Rider of the Year at Glencoe in 2006 |
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What sports do you play? |
Horse Riding, Netball for Kongorong and Pony Trots |
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Favourite Drink: |
Creaming Soda |
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Favourite Food: |
I just love food! But I really love Pavlova |
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Favourite TV Show: |
Packed to the Rafters and McLeod's Daughters |
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Favourite Music: |
One Direction, Little Mix, Cher Lloyd and Taylor Swift |
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Favourite Pastime: |
Riding my pony Winston, and Talking |
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Likes: |
Horses, my sports, eating, talking, laughing, music and being with friends |
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Dislikes: |
Spiders! |
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Ambition: |
To go to university to hopefully become a Vet |