At just 22, Olivia Jardine is carving out her path in Victoria’s harness racing ranks, driven by a genuine love of the horse that began long before she stepped into a sulky.
Growing up around the sport through family ties, Olivia’s journey has been shaped by a deep connection with horses across multiple disciplines. From competitive dressage to western riding, her progression into harness racing feels like a natural evolution, built on years of hands-on experience and a clear passion for working with horses.
She reached a milestone moment last year when she drove her first winner aboard the Nick Youngson-trained Champagnes, a result that only strengthened her drive to keep improving.
Bronte Nieuwenburg caught up with Olivia to learn more about her journey, her passion for horses, and where she hopes the sport can take her next.
