JUMPS racing trainer, Amy McDonald has recently moved her operations from the Mornington Peninsula to Miners Rest.<\/p>\n
Impressed by Ballarat\u2019s training and racing facilities, cost-effectiveness and schools, Ms McDonald and her jumps jockey husband, Lee Horner have relocated to Dowling Forest with their sons, Joseph and Alfie.<\/p>\n
As a new face in the town, Ms McDonald has appreciated the support she\u2019s received at work, having previously operated from Cranbourne and Warrnambool.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really surprised by the community up here,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s just fantastic, it\u2019s not like that in a lot of places. Everyone does want to help you out.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good, because when you\u2019re a family run business, with a husband who\u2019s a jockey, and two young kids, it can sometimes get a little difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a \u201ctiny tot,\u201d Ms McDonald was introduced to ponies, and a life-long passion began. Now in 2019, she loves her job, navigating the science of training horses and admiring their individuality, bravery, quirkiness, willingness and loyalty every day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey want to please us. They\u2019re relaxing, they\u2019re intelligent, kind, crazy\u2026 it\u2019s a constant challenge,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Ballarat Turf Club CEO Lachlan McKenzie said Ms McDonald\u2019s move to Miners Rest was exciting.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince kicking off her training career in 2015, Amy has had proven success on both the flat and jumps races and we cannot wait to see her continue to grow this further,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe will be a great asset to the local racing community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms McDonald currently has 11 horses on the site. She intends to add a few more before the end of the month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
JUMPS racing trainer, Amy McDonald has recently moved her operations from the Mornington Peninsula to Miners Rest. Impressed by Ballarat\u2019s training and racing facilities, cost-effectiveness and schools, Ms McDonald and her jumps jockey husband, Lee Horner have relocated to Dowling Forest with their sons, Joseph and Alfie. As a new face in the town, Ms […]<\/p>\n