FOR any young person, the idea of leaving home to pursue their career in another country is a daunting one, but for Anna Duff at just 18, it was a move that she took in her stride. Now 23, Anna has settled in well to life outside Ireland and considers the move a necessary one in order to progress her show jumping career.

“At the beginning, I always intended to coming back to Ireland but I’m still here four years later and don’t see myself coming home anytime soon,” she said.