Horse & Rider
CARYS MCCRORY- A PASSION FOR CROSS COUNTRY
Hippo Sponsored Rider Carys is from Hawkes Bay, New Zealand and is currently competing all around the country. We talked to her about her love of the adrenaline rush that goes with being a cross country rider, her diva of a horse Patrick and her dream of building her own schooling and coaching business.
What achievement in your riding career are you most proud of?
“The achievement I’m most proud of is winning the national one day Eventing Young Rider championship title 2022.
Which Hippo Health remedies do you use the most?
“There’s quite a list! For my horses, I can’t go without my Separation Anxiety, Chilled Out Horse, Appetite Plus, Spook Buster and Show Calm remedies! All my horses get the Chilled Out Horse remedy before any outings, along with Spook Buster and the Separation Anxiety remedy if they need it. I also find Spook Buster and Chilled Out Horse are great for the young horses at home.
I keep a stash in my first aid kit too - Colic Aid, Foot Sore and First Aid Plus for any minor swelling.
I use the Fatigue Plus remedy for people for myself when I am super busy or tired, which I find helps to keep me more energised and focused throughout the day.”
How old were you when you started riding?
“I have been riding for as long as I can remember. I learned to ride on a friend's Shetland pony until I got my own first pony when I was 4.”
Aside from horse riding, what else do you like to do?
“I enjoy keeping myself fit at the gym and taking my dogs for walks up our local hill track. In my downtime, I catch up with friends, or find myself a series to watch on Netflix.”
What’s your favourite food?
“I absolutely love fresh summer fruit, especially watermelon and strawberries.”
What is your kryptonite?
“My own perfectionism! Although it comes with benefits of always striving for better, I have to stop myself being too critical and harsh on myself.”
Follow Carys’ journey on Facebook and Instagram.
Read about other Hippo Sponsored Riders
- Hope Taylor Beerling – Working and Competing in the USA
- Zara McDonald – Rising Star of New Zealand Eventing
- Cindy Wiffin – Competition Dressage Rider & Judge
- Lucy Cochrane – Head Competition Rider & Competing in Australia
- Taylor des Barres Williams – Barrel Racer Extraordinaire
- Hannah Steens – Show Jumper & Hunter
- Annie Baird – Show Hunter Champ / Up & Coming Show Jumper
- Lisa Martin – Australian Dressage & Para Rider
- Kendayla Park – Where Care, Science and Passion Come Together
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