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Susan
Jesson-Ward, Equine Consultant
What have Manchester and Muscat got in common?
Monsall-born Susan Jesson-Ward, who after a highly successful
career breeding horses in the UK, became the manager of the Royal
Stud Farm for His Majesty, the Sultan of Oman.
She has worked with Princesses Alia and Haya of Jordan, and many
other famous names in the world of horse racing and show jumping.
Her work has taken her on trips all over Oman, the Middle East
and many other parts of the world, including the former Soviet
Union.
She is now a freelance equine consultant for the Omani Royal
Stables and other owners, and contributes to racing and show jumping
magazines in many different countries. She still finds time to
get back to Manchester and visit her favourite places.
More in the interview.
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Born:
Monsall
St, Monsall nr Harpurhey 14th July 1951; Lived in Manchester
until: 1984; Also lived in: West Yorks, New Zealand,
Australia; Present place of residence: Oman, since 1987;
Secondary School: Shackliffe Green Girls School, Moston Lane,
Moston; College: Moston College (now MANCAT), Rochdale College,
Abraham Moss; University:
Leeds: Degree in English.
What
makes Manchester unique?
The
people. I have travelled extensively all over the world, and never
have I come across people who are so genuinely friendly as Manchester
people
Is there anything about Manchester that could be improved?
Litter and general unkemptness.
Which places in Manchester do you like to go to?
Cesare's in South King St, Delph and the moors, The Carriage House
pub on the A62
Favourite websites: The Haynet
Recommended Manchester people:
Mick Hucknall, M People, Oasis, my daughter Sally
Read
the interview
for more info and pictures by Aidan O'Rourke of beautiful Oman |
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