Kirsty started her equestrian career with the Isle of Wight Pony Club at 6 yrs old. She represented the Isle of Wight at Dressage, Eventing and Showjumping with her ponies Oakley Sailor Boy and Mexican Cossack.

With Cossack she was shortlisted for the British Pony Dressage Team and went on to represent Great Britain at Young Riders with Red Garth, and in seniors with Dikkiloo, culminating in the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Kirsty has been trained since Young Riders by Dane Rawlins,one of the British International trainers, Kirsty has been based with Dane, except for two years when she rode Dr and Mrs Bechtolsheimers horses.Now she is to set up her own yard at her parents home at Isfield, near Lewes, Kirsty has qualified as an equine sports therapist and will be available to help you to keep your horse a happy athlete.