Horses have always been part of Marions life from an early age riding ponies to now competing at World and Olympic Level. She carefully produced the horses bred at Hughes Horse Stud to international Level.

She grew up through the Pony Club, learning the thrills & spills of riding, hunting and hunter trials. On the showjumping circuit Marion progressed from 12.2 up 13.2-14.2. Ending her pony career winning a team gold in Hannover, Germany in 1984 on the 7 year old pony thoroughbred pony ‘Bright Ruby’. Marion enjoyed her time with ponies as it allowed her to jump internationally getting great exposure at top level.

Marion’s farher Seamus had a great passion for breeding good horses. With a long term breeding plan he kept back the good mare, built up stock and had the confidence to succeed.