I never imagined that riding a pony down the length of the United Kingdom would have opened the door to my faith. What began as a long-winded venture in memory of a friend resulted in an experience that laid the foundation for almost everything I do.

It led me to create my own charity, The Big Hoof; it inspired me to write, resulting in my first book, In Green. Reaching Land's End, 57 days after setting off on a rainy July morning, I saw my life and the lives of those around me in a markedly different way. Coming to view the world through the eyes of the horse has brought me to where I am today with Catholicism at its core.