Where does Mark Todd live now?
Todd retired from international competition following the Olympics and returned to live in New Zealand. Todd and his family moved to Rivermonte Farm near his home town of Cambridge in Waikato to breed horses and concentrate on several business ventures, including the manufacture/retail of harness and other tack.
Who did Mark Todd married?
Carolyn Berrym. 2014
Carolyn Berrym. 1986–2009
Mark Todd/Spouse
Where does Sir Mark Todd train his racehorses?
He has since relocated to Britain to train from Badgerstown, in Foxhill near Swindon, the former base of successful jumps trainer Stan Mellor, with high hopes of reaching the same level. Fascinating to meet Sir Mark Todd as he sets off on his new journey as a racehorse trainer.
Who was Peter Snell first wife?
Snell was knighted in 2007, and a statue of him was erected of him at Whanganui, where he broke the world mile record in 1962. He is survived by Miki and by two daughters from his first marriage, Amanda and Jacqui.
Is it true that Sir Mark Todd has retired?
Sir Mark Todd is enjoying life away from the competitive stage. Credits: The AM Show New Zealand equestrian legend Sir Mark Todd is enjoying life away from the competitive stage, saying he has no regrets about his decision to retire.
Where did Mark Todd grow up in New Zealand?
Jefferis once said: “We all owe a huge debt to Mark Todd. He was the first, and he paved the way for the rest of us.” Born in Cambridge in 1956, Todd grew up in the Waikato with an incredible passion for horses. In 1978 he was part of New Zealand’s first three-day eventing team to a world championship, at Lexington, Kentucky.
How many gold medals does Mark Todd have?
Sir Mark Todd is among New Zealand’s most celebrated sportsmen with two Olympic gold and three bronze medals, and every other major title available to him in the sport of three-day eventing. His Olympic career has been outstanding.
Why was Mark Todd interested in three day eventing?
That championship opened Todd’s eyes to international three-day eventing. He juggled his finances, sometimes having to sell his horses, and had a crack at Badminton in 1980. Badminton is the Wimbledon of eventing and Todd was a virtual unknown when he arrived; his mate Andrew Nicholson as his groom.