“The opportunity for the job presented itself and when I weighed up the odds, I thought it was a good chance to progress,” says Sam to Sports New Zealand. "It was an easy connection as I know him and it probably took just a couple of days backwards and forwards to work out the finer details. I think we are both what the other is looking for in the role", she stated. 

Cian O'Connor said on his official Instagram page: "Looking forward to welcoming top rider Sam McIntosh to Karlswood!" 

According to Sports New Zealand, she will be producing top horses - seven, eight and nine-year olds- through to the highest level. 


Source: Sports New Zealand/ IG Cian O'Connor