Diploma: level 1 HIS coaching
Mounts: Cushions, Milano, Ballycapple Diamond Cruise etc.

His passion for horses was apparent the first time he sat on one at the age of 8. Since then he has focused his life on making this a successful career. Darryl Walker is one of the nation’s leading Grand Prix showjumping riders. The rider has represented Ireland, Internationally, on numerous occasions. Starting off competing on pony nation cup teams gained him ample experience learning how to keep calm under pressure. His holistic approach helps every horse to perform to its best ability, ensuring that it is happy, comfortable and confident.

He believes that to get good results one has to be both a team player as well as working alone and maintaining the horses is key. Because he loves what he does work is never a chore. He is meticulous, dedicated and ambitious. Every year brings new challenges, which he relishes, believing that he can never stop learning and improving in his profession.

In addition to his own riding, Darryl trains equestrians of all ages in showjumping as well as selling horses for clients and horses he has produced himself. Darryl bases his training philosophies on effective theories and on good riding, training and horsemanship. He has tremendous respect for the horse, and believes that when a horse is treated with understanding and proper management, it is able to reach its full potential!