Ardkilly Team :: Profiles

Ruaidhri is lucky to have an experienced and dedicated team working with him. His head lad, head groom and apprentice jockey, blacksmith, vet, dentist, and back specialists all are focused and professionals in their field.

Lucas Jedrysik

Lucas is head yard man and his dedication knows no bounds. He loves the horses in his charge and goes about his task with limitless enthusiasm and dedication. He takes a personal interest in every horse in our yard. Rarely sticking to his set hours he is often seen after his days work checking all his charges. Lucas also rides out daily

Aine Tierney

	Aine is a sister of Ruaidhri and has spent all her life around horses. She enjoys race days and is in charge of the horse then and grooms and plaits.

Emily Acton

Emily has been involved with horses all her life and is a very strong rider. She also puts a lot put a lot of effort in to the grooming of the horses. Emily also travels with the horses to racing to give a helping hand.

Finbarr McCarthy

Finbarr is the horse lorry driver and has 25 years experience in this field.

He has been working with horses all his life and spent some years also working with Police horses in Manchester. Finbarr is also on hand to help with the every day smooth running of the yard.

Mick Cronin

Mic is a relation of Ruaidhri and works half days making sure all the ground work is done and in general gives a helping hand around the yard

Paul Keane

Paul Keane trained nearly 100 winners in England and last year retired fro the training ranks. He has a huge amount of experience and is a great addition to the yard in all areas.