Background
Hird was born in Kew, Victoria.
Hird was born in Kew, Victoria.
She was a jockey until 1993 when she fell from her horse during a race. Hird broke her neck in three places and was advised that she was an incomplete quadriplegic. However, after nine months Hird learned to walk again and began riding horses as a form of therapy.
Hird also represented Australia at the 2004 Paralympics where she just missed out on a medal.
Hird credits some of her success to Manolo Mendez who gave her guidance.