Interview: Peterjon Carberry talks to PC Racewear
Peterjon Carberry wearing The Original PC Jacket in Classic Navy
and Duvall 140 Breeches in Chocolate Brown.
PC Racewear is passionately committed to supporting and sponsoring up and coming professional jockeys, in their quest to ride to the top in the equestrian world. We caught up with none other than Peterjon Carberry, one of our sponsored jockeys for an interview recently, and talked to him about his sporting inspirations and life as a pro...
Who has had the biggest influence on your career?
My biggest influence would be my brother Paul Carberry. I was too young to see my father riding and only ever saw video footage, but I grew up with Paul on the TV.
Of all the races, which would you most like to win?
The Grand National! It's the epitome of jump racing.
Where were you born and where did you grow up? Did you come from a big family?
I was born in hospital :0) and grew up in Ratoath five minutes from Fairyhouse Racecourse. There are eight of us altogether in the family.
Where was the first time you saw a live horse race and what did you think of it?
I can't even think when the first time was. I can recall so many!
When did it first occur to you that you wanted to become a jockey?
Watching the real big races just really secured it. Them days give you tingles in the spine!
Jump race jockey Peterjon Carberry in action.
Photo 2 courtesy of photographer - Sarah Jane Matthews.
Talk us through some of the steps that you had to take to become a jockey and what was the feeling like when you had that jockey license in your hand?
I was lucky enough to be brought up around horses all my life and had some of the best people showing me the way! Getting the license was great, but that's not the end of it. The hard work begins after that and that's getting the rides!
Tell me about your first race. Were you nervous driving to the track or in the jockey room?
No, I wasn't too nervous. I had a lot of pony racing experience, which is a great way to get introduced into the racing circuit.
What tracks have you ridden and how long have you been riding?
I've ridden every jump track in England and Ireland. I’ve been riding nine years now.
What advice would you give young riders?
One the most important things to do as a sportsman is to set goals. Whether you reach them in the time you allocate or not, it's something to work towards.
How do you find wearing PC Racewear?
I love the PC Range and live in my PC Jacket and Breeches ...mainly because of the comfort but also because I know I will be protected from the Winter weather!
Are you ever worried about injuries and have you had any serious ones?
You can't ever be worried. You just accept that it’s something that can happen and put it to the back of your head.
Did you have to teach yourself how to ride or did you have somebody help you?
Obviously I had guidance, but in the end you have to find your own style and way of doing it that suits you.
Take us through a typical day.
Well, today I was up at ten to five and on the road for two and a half hours. I rode out four lots and drove home afterwards. I'm now sitting here doing this interview!
What are the best and worst things about being a jockey?
The best thing is the big meetings and being a part of that. The worst is the driving.
Is there any race you have seen on TV that you would love to ride at one day?
The Grand National! It's the biggest race of the calendar and it would be great to ride in it.
Thanks Peterjon! We wish you all the best in the future.
New colours added to our popular PC Softshell Jacket Range!
New in - PC Racewear Softshell Jacket in Racing Green
New arrivals just in to PC Racewear! We have now expanded our popular PC Softshell Jacket Collection to include new additions in Racing Green and Red, just in time for cooler Autumn days!
These stylish versatile jackets are available in mens and women's sizes in XS - XXXXL for €90, and Children's sizes from XXXS - XXS for €70. We also have a handy size guide on our online store to help guide you to the perfect fit!
Don't forget we currently have a special offer of a FREE PC Cap with every order over €80!
The full PC Softshell Jacket Collection is available in colours: black, classic navy, royal blue, black/red stripe, red/white stripe, and royal blue/white stripe.
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Videos from RDS Dublin Horse Show 2015: Lots of fun to be had! - with David Crosse
See videos of our horse simulator with National Hunt jockey David Crosse putting visitors through their paces! Come along and join in the fun at our stand in Simmonscourt - S806, here at the RDS Dublin Horse Show. All ages are welcome!
We are here until 7pm today, Saturday 8th and from 9am - 7pm on Sunday when we will be announcing the winner of our free draw! Top prize is a €100 voucher to spend with PC Racewear. You can choose from our men's and women's collection, as well as our children's range of outdoor equestrian clothing and accessories.
If you're not in you can't win!
Day 3 of the Dublin Horse Show: Congratulations to Show Jumper Francis Derwin Jr!
(Left to right) Sharon Macdonald, PC Racewear's UK Sales Manager; Champion Show Jumper Francis Derwin Jr; Joules Lamb, Founder of PC Racewear and National Hunt jockey David Crosse.
Champion Show Jumper Francis Derwin Jr paid us a visit at the RDS today! Well done to Francis who won the 128 National Championship Pony Competition at this year's Dublin Horse Show! Francis rode Buachaill Baire to first place in Competition 112 C. Competition 112 C is confined to the nine highest placed ponies in each of the Competitions 112 A and 112 B, so a great win. We look forward to seeing more from this talented Irish horse rider in the future!
Francis is pictured here holding the winning cup, with (from left) Sharon Macdonald, PC Racewear's UK Sales Manager; Joules Lamb, Founder of PC Racewear and well known National Hunt jockey David Crosse.
David is sporting our classic PC Jacket in Royal Blue. This water resistant and hard wearing outdoor and equestrian jacket comes in a range of colours in both adult's and children's sizes. You can see the full collection, the matching PC Breeches and more at our stand S806, Simmonscourt at the Dublin Horse Show this weekend, as well as our online store.
If you are at the RDS today, do call in and see us, we're here until 7pm Sunday. Meet David Crosse who is helping run our horse riding simulator, shop our collection and try your luck with our free draw! You never know who you might meet!
Day 2 of the Dublin Horse Show: preview of our new 'Racey' Collection with Kerri Lyons
Irish Young Eventer Kerri Lyons modelling our new "Little Bit Racey' Collection.
One of our happy customers wearing the new 'Little Bit Racey' collection jacket!
Greetings from day 2 of the Dublin Horse Show! It's all go here with a great buzz about the show this year.
The lovely and talented Irish Young Eventer Kerri Lyons dropped by earlier today. We are pleased to announce that Kerri will be PC Racewear's new brand ambassador for our upcoming collection 'A Little Bit Racey'! She is seen here wearing our new slim cut jacket in Classic Navy from the collection.
We are thrilled with the reaction the new range is getting! The feedback has been marvellous as you can see from another happy customer modelling the 'Racey' jacket she just bought.
The 'Little Bit Racey' range comes in a selection of colours, but you will have to come down to our stand S806 to check them out as they are not available online yet!
Visit us at stand S806 at the RDS, Simmonscourt, we'll be here until Sunday 8th.
Free Draw! Come see us at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2015 to enter!
Free draw with top prize of a €100 voucher.
Come and visit us at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2015! We are here from today the 5th August until Sunday 9th at stand S806 in Simmonscourt.
We're having all the fun of the fair with our hugely popular Horse Riding Simulator making a welcome return. Test your skills and be in with a chance to win prizes in our free draw. Top prize is a very nice €100 voucher!
We pleased to announce we will have with us, non other than National Hunt jockey David Crosse to put you through your paces!
Get all the visitor information here on how to get to the RDS in Dublin.
Wednesday 5th - Saturday 8th August: 9am - 8pm
The Public can enter the Show grounds via the RDS Concert Hall entrance from 7.00am each day of the Show & Equestrian Exhibitors via the Belvedere Gate. The Main Hall entrance will be open from 9.00am each day of the Show. (Closing time is 8pm Wednesday to Saturday, and 7pm on the Sunday.)
See you there!
Special Offer on our Designer Summer Breeches!
SPECIAL OFFER - Duvall 140 Summer Breeches From Only €60!
PC Racewear are pleased to announce a special offer on our PC Duvall 140 Breeches. These soft brushed cotton horse riding breeches are perfect for a warm summer's day ride out. The equestrian designer breeches are available in chocolate brown, beige and classic navy, now at a special discount price of just €60 for Large, XL and XXL sizes!
Mens and womens PC Duvall 140 Breeches have an elevated curved waistband at the back, comfort cushioning, long knee patches and Lycra socks in contrasting black. They are slim cut and a great fit with handy zipped side pockets. The offer is strictly while stocks last so bag this bargain today!
Don't forget to check out all our latest special offers in children's and adult's equestrian clothing and accessories.