I think Quote by Michelle Payne

But many people doubt female riders because they say we're not strong enough.

— Michelle Payne

It's about technique and getting your horse to stretch for you and to give you everything that it's got.

— Michelle Payne

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

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

It's such a chauvinistic sport, a lot of the owners wanted to kick me off.

— Michelle Payne

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

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

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

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

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

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

I've worked for some great trainers around the world, including Aidan O'Brien, Luca Cumani, Gai Waterhouse and Peter Moody.

— Michelle Payne