Richenda has always had a natural affinity with horses. In her younger years, this passion was supported by her ardent enthusiasm for Pony Club, eventing and regular hunting. 

Richenda gained considerable experience in various training yards, enabling her to hone her skills, training point-to-pointers. No trainer ever forgets their first success, notably for Richenda this was 'Coolers Quest' who won a hat trick in her first season of training. Following seasons lead on to a further 20 winners in quick succession with various horses. This period in time truly marked the beginning of Richenda's journey towards gaining a professional licence.