16 Aug 2021
Cairen went above and beyond to craft a day trip for me. As an American equestrian, I wanted to visit the National Irish Stud Farm and get an idea on the horse industry in Ireland. My private tour included that, the new Racing Experience at the farm (which was grand), and a visit to the Japanese Gardens there. We also visited the Curraugh Racetrack (due to Covid there was no racing there) and then a Show Jumper Show at Mullingar. This is where she made my day. I was introduced to the ambassador of the Irish Sport Horse Association, the winning rider of one of the professional classes and an owner/trainer. We finished our day with a dinner at Brazen Head. Cairen is a native who knows her country well. She's a rider and a culinary expert as well. Finally, since I missed a planned tour of Dublin due to a late flight arrival, Cairen not only picked me up at the airport but gave me a walking tour on the city. I couldn't have asked for more.