But many people doubt female riders because they say we're not strong enough. — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
But many people doubt female riders because they say we're not strong enough. — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
It's about technique and getting your horse to stretch for you and to give you everything that it's got. — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
The female touch is a lot softer than the guys and some horses just respond better to that. Who's to say we're not stronger… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
Everybody gets caught up in everything, but at the end of the day we're all just here for a short time, so we may… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
It's such a chauvinistic sport, a lot of the owners wanted to kick me off. — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
I used to say to myself when I was seven years old that I couldn't wait to get older so I could make money… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
I do believe my mum looks after me, and I feel so much faith thinking that she is riding with me and is with… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
For any child growing up, anything is possible. We were poor growing up and you had to work hard and make it happen for… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
It's a tough world but female jockeys have been successful so many times that hopefully the perception of riding against the boys will change… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
It's not all about strength, there is so much more involved, getting the horse into a rhythm, getting the horse to try for you,… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
But it's been perfect - where you grew up is where you relax. It's been the most perfect thing to have the country lifestyle… — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
I've worked for some great trainers around the world, including Aidan O'Brien, Luca Cumani, Gai Waterhouse and Peter Moody. — Michelle Payne Copy Share Image
