Bridget Murphy (born 2 August 1988) is an Australian para-equestrian. She competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[1] on her 7year old pony Macey. She has had Macey since a 3 year old and has developed a bond that should never be broken.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 August 1988 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Para-equestrian |
Personal
editMurphy was born on 2 August 1988.[2] She has multiple pterygium syndrome and lives in Victoria.[3] Murphy has a Bachelors Degree with Honours in Animal and Veterinary BioSciences from LaTrobe University.[4]
Equestrian
editShe started riding at age ten.[5] She has a pony club instructor's certificate. She was encouraged to move into para-equestrian by Sharon Jarvis. She is classified as a Grade 2 rider which means her tests comprise walk and trot movement. She had the dream of competing at the 2020 Summer Paralympics but missed out on selection.[6]Her horse at the 2024 Summer Paralympics will be Penmain Promise.[7]
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she finished seventh on the Individual championship test grade II and Dressage individual team test grade II. She was a member of the Australian team that finished 12th in the Team event.
In 2024, she is a Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship athlete.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Sliding Doors Moments That Led Riders To Paralympic Selection | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Bridget Murphy". Victorian Institute of Sport. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ Focus on Ability Film Festival (14 November 2018). Abigail van Bergeijk - Equestrian Ability. Retrieved 6 July 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Bridget Murphy | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ a b Hub, Equestrian (21 April 2022). "20 Questions with Bridget Murphy". Equestrian Hub. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Para documentary in the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival". www.equestrian.org.au. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Equestrian Life - Nominated Entries for the Paris Paralympics published by FEI". www.equestrianlife.com.au. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
