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cooked (even though there was a chef) and the clear boundaries set aroundwhat was acceptable behaviour.
She’s taken those skills and meticulously applied them to her craft in both New Zealand and overseas.
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disappointment.
‘‘It definitely takes time to understand that and, to be honest, I feel like I’m still learning how to deal with it. It doesn’t get any easier trying to keep positive for yourself, the trainers and ownerswhen things don’t go yourway,’’ she says.
‘‘You need to be prepared to put in the work. You have to be willing to put in the hard yards because you only get what you put in – on the track and in life.’’
Away from the track, her highlight has been raising a family. She loves spending time with her boys and watching them develop; Josh is now 15 and Angus 12. It’s something she’s looking forward to doing more of in the near future.
‘‘I know I’m definitely in the twilight of my career. Eventually my Saturdays will consist of attending the boys’ sport games instead of my own races, and getting involved in their activities more, which I’m excited about.’’
Although racing has provided Allpresswith a job she loves, her boys have chosen to play other sports socially, like rugby and cricket.
‘‘It kind of makesme crazy because they can both ride and look lovely on a horse,’’ she says. ‘‘But they don’t have the passion that I have and I know you have to have, if youwant to have a career in racing.
‘‘And that’s OK because they have their own paths and journeys to explore, and I’ll be there to support whatever they choose. That’s the most important part and I know that because that’s what my parents did for me.’’ Whateverallpress chooses to do next, the motivatedmum will approach it in the same way she has her racing career – with discipline, preparation and purpose.
This story was originally published on Locker Room at Newsroom.co.nz, and is republished with permission.