Listen "Episode 158: Wendy Peel"
Episode Synopsis
An absorbing chat with a Nyngan based jockey who turns 27 this week. She explains the reason for her move from Tamworth to drought ravaged Nyngan.
Wendy talks about her endless trip from Nyngan to ride at a recent Toowoomba meeting, and the return trip to the Warren (NSW) races the following day.
She recalls her early introduction to horses and the many disciplines she learned in the saddle.
Wendy takes us through her experiences on stud farms at home and overseas.
She identifies the turning point. The moment she knew she wanted to be a jockey.
Wendy reflects on a stint with Gai Waterhouse and apprenticeships to Peter Robl at Randwick and Sue Grills at Tamworth.
She looks back on a horror fall at Tamworth in March which caused major damage to her right shoulder.
Wendy pays tribute to her favourite horses and horse people.
This lady was born to ride. There’s nothing else she’d rather do. A great listen is Wendy Peel.
Wendy talks about her endless trip from Nyngan to ride at a recent Toowoomba meeting, and the return trip to the Warren (NSW) races the following day.
She recalls her early introduction to horses and the many disciplines she learned in the saddle.
Wendy takes us through her experiences on stud farms at home and overseas.
She identifies the turning point. The moment she knew she wanted to be a jockey.
Wendy reflects on a stint with Gai Waterhouse and apprenticeships to Peter Robl at Randwick and Sue Grills at Tamworth.
She looks back on a horror fall at Tamworth in March which caused major damage to her right shoulder.
Wendy pays tribute to her favourite horses and horse people.
This lady was born to ride. There’s nothing else she’d rather do. A great listen is Wendy Peel.
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