MARY Tyner is from Kinsale, Co. Cork where, together with her beloved husband Robert, she trains National Hunt and point-to-point horses. Mary works like a Trojan every day so getting fit for this challenge wasn’t as difficult as it might have been for some of her fellow Corinthians.

She spends each morning riding out, preparing horses for the races, bringing horses to the races and somehow also keeps on top of a very busy home where she and Robert live with their five beautiful daughters. That’s enough to keep anyone fit as a flea!

Mary bravely decided to participate in this year’s series with the support of her family and friends because she wants to make a difference in the lives of injured jockeys and their families. She is taking part in the memory of her son Jack who sadly passed away at the age of 19 following a fall in a point-to-point accident in Dungarvan eight years ago.

Speaking of her fundraising efforts for the charity, Mary said: “I’m inspired by the work of Irish Injured Jockeys Fund and wanted to support them by raising as much funds as I can to help others who may need financial support. I want to make a difference and remember my son Jack who sadly passed away in a point-to-point accident eight years ago.”

Mary will be documenting her preparation to ride in the three races over the next five months so please keep an eye on her Facebook page to follow her journey.

The first race in the challenge took place at the Curragh on July 21st. The next two races are at Cork on September 1st and Leopardstown on October 26th.

To support Mary in her quest to raise funds for Irish Injured Jockeys, visit: https://the-corinthian-challenge-charity-race-series-2019.everydayhero.com/ie/mary-tyner.

You can also stay up to date on all the Corinthian Challenge news and updates by following Irish Injured Jockeys at @CorinthianChall on Twitter and @CorinthianChallenge on Facebook.