Stephanie, who hails from France, has been involved in the international thoroughbred industry for many years as an exercise rider and barn manager. For the past 10 years she has been Assistant Trainer to Mr. Richard Gibson, the very successful trainer who in 2010 sent out the winners of 26 races in France. In this capacity Stephanie accompanied horses travelling to Australia, Dubai, England and the USA. When Richard accepted an offer to train in Hong Kong, Stephanie and her husband Eric decided that they, too, would look for opportunities elsewhere, and chose Canada and Arravale Racing. Stephanie holds a Certificate in Agriculture Training and an Agricultural Diploma of Professional Studies, both from AFASEC in Chantilly, France.