EMMA SHEPHERD
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Name: |
Emma Shepherd |
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Date of Birth: |
17th January 1998 |
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Family: |
Neil, Helen and 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 Standardbred. Also, my Great Grandfather was founding committee man of the Mount Gambier Harness Racing Club |
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What are your racing colours? |
Royal Blue and a pink diamond |
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How long have you been driving ponies? |
A few months but I only started driving in races in January 2012 |
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What is your pony(s) name(s)? |
I driver the Greenfield’s pony Minty but I have my own riding pony Winston. |
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Do you work your pony most days? |
No as I don’t live anywhere near the Greenfield’s so it is really hard |
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First Pony: |
Driving Pony: Pumpkin Riding Pony: Wally |
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First Pony Winner: |
Pumpkin in my first drive |
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Favourite Racing Horse: |
‘Black Blurr’ or “Black’s A Fake’ |
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Favourite Racing Driver: |
Gavin Lang |
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Most Admired Person: |
Mum, Dad, Natalie Medhurst (netball) and Clayton Fredericks (equestrian) |
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Most Thrilling Moment: |
Driving Pumpkin in my first race and winning the Young Driver’s of the Future Cup with Minty |
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What sports do you play? |
Horse riding, Pony trots and I play netball for Kongorong |
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Favourite Drink: |
Lemon Squash or Creaming Soda |
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Favourite Food: |
Pavlova and Chicken Parmingiana |
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Favourite TV Show: |
Heartland, Packed to the Rafters and McLeod’s Daughters |
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Favourite Music: |
Pretty much whatever is on the radio |
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Favourite Pastime: |
Riding my pony Winston around the farm and in the pines |
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Likes: |
My Sports, Horses, The trots and being with friends |
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Dislikes: |
Spiders and falling off Winston! |
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Ambition: |
To win a Gold Cup and to go to University and become a vet. |