I have a wide range of interests and hobbies, some have developed for me into passions. One of these passions is following the progress of nine grandchildren. I am very lucky!
I reserve six weeks every year for skiing; I play golf at least twice a week (when I am not skiing!). I love cooking.
I spent 20 years working for the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club as a horse racing official (Official Starter 1986 – 2000), property advisor and chief administrator for one of the first programs to care for the needs of retired racehorses when their racing careers have ended. A lot of what I started in 1986 in Hong Kong is now followed in UK – Rehabilitation of Retired Racehorses.
I am a member of two syndicates owning two race horses; one on the flat with George Baker and a national hunt horse with Richard Phillips.
Both George and Richard adore their horses with a passion they do not hide, they are good trainers, good communicators and they ensure that the syndicates of which I am a member have enormous fun. I hold a qualification from the BHS (British Horse Society) as a riding instructor.
I enjoy helping those who need the property valuation and property administrative skills which I have obtained over a ‘few years’ through qualification and experience. I am sometimes asked ….’Isn’t it about time you retired?’