Shane Borland

Originally from South Africa and with a Polocrosse background that included National and International representation, Shane moved to England in 1996 to pursue a career in polo.  He enjoyed success with Talacrest Polo Team being the most triumphant medium goal team on record.  Shane also took part in the first ever Polocrosse World Cup 2003 held in Australia.

Married to Vix in 1998 who is currently employed by Arden International Motorsport Ltd, a GP2 motor racing team, located in Banbury.  Working for Christian Horner, Sporting Director for Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team.  This being her day job!  Otherwise, her spare time is spent helping Shane around the barn assisting with stud duties and seeing to all admin work for Shane’s business, which primarily consists of starting 2 year old prospects.

2005 has been a particularly significant year in Shane’s career as he helped to establish the South African Reining Horse Association through which he hopes to represent South Africa at the World Reining Masters Finals 2005 and the World Equestrian Games 2006 and who knows, the Olympics 2012.  This not only helps South African Reining and Shane, but also adds to the growth of Reining worldwide.

Away from the day-to-day involvement with horses, Shane enjoys accompanying Vix to the F1 events as he is a huge Michael Schumacher and Ferrari fan.  He is sports crazy and will try or watch anything that involves skill and speed.  Other hobbies include listening to Garth Brookes watching South Africa play Rugby or just spending time with Vix and the dogs.

Place of birth:                Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Married to:                     Victoria (Vix)

Children:                       1 Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Madison) and 1 Chocolate Labrador (Bailey)

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