Episode 50 - Kevin Babington -Part 1 - An Irishman follows his heart to America

Send us Fan MailThe youngest of 11 children, Kevin wasn’t sure about how he was going to make a life with horses growing up in Ireland but he was obsessed with them from a very early age.He initially thought his future was in racing but thankfully for us he made friends with some showjumpers and pursued that path instead.In part one of this two part chat we talk about where Kevin’s passion started and the journey that took him to America. He shares the story of the people who influenced him and the mounts who made his dreams a reality .This episode was originally recorded on May 24, 2026 but we delayed releasing it due to the launch of the book sharing Kevin’s story.Be sure to check out “Babington: Triumph, Tragedy, Inspiration “ available on Amazon. All proceeds benefit the Kevin Babington Foundation.This episode is brought to you in part by Horseflight, an equine transport company established in 2007, known for excellence in international shipping. When you fly with Horseflight, you fly first class.This episode is brought to you by the international law firm of Cooley LLP.Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters , and high-stakes litigation. Our connection to the law firm comes through Cooley Partner and jumper rider Cullen Drescher , who competes in the High Amateur and Grand Prix levels in addition to leading Cooley's Business Restructuring practice from the firm's offices in New York City.