Age: 34
Hometown: Tynagh, Co. Galway
Coach: Niels Bax
Horse: Savona
Disability: Impaired muscle power & range of movement in left arm and hand
Sport Class: Grade V
Paris will mark Sarah’s debut at the Paralympic Games. As the daughter of renowned international show jumper Tom Slattery, Sarah has been in the saddle since childhood. At just eight years old, she faced a formidable challenge, battling a rare form of cancer that nearly cost her an arm and left her with significant strength and mobility challenges. However, Sarah’s resilience and determination saw her swiftly return to horse riding after her recovery.
Although Sarah had been involved with horses her entire life, she only began competing in para dressage internationally three years ago. Last year, she competed in her first European Championships, just six months after giving birth to her second daughter, Millie. In 2021, Sarah won the Irish Winter National Para Dressage Final, and in 2023, she placed third with her new horse, Savona, in the CPEDI3* in Belgium.
In 2024, Sarah achieved her personal best score in the Grand Prix B test in Waregem, Belgium. She was also a key member of the Irish team that finished second at Hartpury.
