#BettingPeople: EDWARD and MARIE CHANIN

#BettingPeople: Edward Chanin was an aspiring young jockey who dreamed of being the next AP McCoy. He had a job with Philip Hobbs and had not long ridden his first winner under rules when on the 19th of December 2001 his suffered a near fatal schooling accident. He was airlifted to hospital but his parents were told that he ‘had no chance’. Edward defied the Drs, not just once, but on several occasions. After six months in hospital his wheelchair was hoisted onto some bales of hay and he was heaved onto a horse again, this before he could walk, something the Drs said he’d never do. Edward suffered a broken back which left him paralysed down his right side, he had to learn to walk, talk and write again.

This is his inspirational story.

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ED AND MARIE CHANIN (part 1 of 3)

Edward talks about his early days growing up surrounded by horses and beautiful countryside, one of his earliest memories is riding a horse aged just two. He talks about taking part in showjumping as a child then at 16 taking to riding in point to points. His ambition was to be the next AP McCoy, he talks about working for Philip Hobbs, riding his first winner at Exeter then his life changing fall then defying the odds to survive.

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ED AND MARIE CHANIN (part 2 of 3)

Edward talks about needing to get back on a horse, despite being paralysed and still wheelchair bound, rescuing a sheep on horseback, riding with the hunt again, falling down the stairs, parting company with his wheelchair, Oaksey House and the IJF being a huge help to him and his family.

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ED AND MARIE CHANIN (part 3 of 3)

Edward talks about being talent spotted for para dressage, representing GB, his team around him including his wife of 11 years Marie and having two children, how he feels about them riding horses and his ambitions for the future.

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ED AND MARIE CHANIN #BettingPeople PODCAST