Sally Heron is the founder of 4 Strides Equestrian UK Ltd, established in 2017 as the first and only incorporated barrel racing business in the United Kingdom. Her journey began in January 2016, when she hosted her first barrel racing clinic and competition with the UKBHA—an event attended by just three determined riders on a cold, windy day. From that humble start, Sally has gone on to become the UK’s most influential figure in the sport.
4 Strides Equestrian now works with organisations across the UK and internationally to promote and develop barrel racing. Sally herself has represented the UK on multiple global stages, including the NBHA World Championships in the USA 2017 & 2023, the EQUITA Lyon European Cup 2018 and 2024, Malta in 2022 and the ZWU World Cup in China 2019 where the UK placed 11th out of 18 countries represented.
Sally has trained and developed successful rider development programmes, trained horses and produced teams to compete worldwide, and achieved podium finishes across Europe, the USA, South Africa, and China. Her leadership continues to elevate UK barrel racing, inspiring riders of all ages to compete on the world stage.