The family of local jockey Samara Johnson have invited family, friends and the racing community to farewell the much loved rider in a service at Toompang Racecourse on Tuesday.
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Johnson’s family posted on Facebook Wednesday morning encouraging those in attendance to wear jeans, boots and something purple – Samara’s favourite colour – and to celebrate Samara’s life during the service at 11am next Tuesday and also asked in lieu of flowers donations be made to the National Jockeys Trust at http://www.njt.org.au/.
Samara was well known around Young’s horse community and locals who have shared memories of the much loved and respected 25-year-old have all painted a picture of a genuine down-to-earth woman who worked hard and lived and breathed for her horses, family and friends.
Samara most recently had a hugely successful day at the Burrangong Picnic Races in October where the jockey rode home two placegetters and two winners including the Burrangong Cup winner Liabilityadjuster.
Rebecca Hewson
A local with a love of local news reporting for the people across the Hilltops and Weddin areas.
A local with a love of local news reporting for the people across the Hilltops and Weddin areas.
