11 December 2020 | Harness Racing Victoria
HERO manager Tanya McDermott talks about her background in the sport, how she got into the life-after-racing program and where it’s headed in the latest Integrity Matters Q&A.
Tell us about your background?
My family has always had a keen interest in racing – thoroughbred and harness – and growing up I absolutely adored horses, although I was never lucky enough to own a pony or ride because we lived in suburbia. Dad was a hobby trainer for a number of years and had a little bit of luck, and my parents still race couple of trotters. My first active involvement in the industry came through the media and I was fortunate to have some amazing opportunities, working with Trotting Weekly, on Channel 31 and later Sky Channel. I became much more hands on with horses after meeting my husband Graham, although I’m happy to admit I’m an awful trackwork driver – I’m much more comfortable sitting on their backs than in the cart.
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