NICKY Henderson is one of Britain’s leading horse trainers, known for winning the jump racing Champion Trainer trophy six times.
He is supported by his wife Sophie and fans are hoping to catch a glimpse of the couple at the Cheltenham Festival 2025.
Sophie (centre-left) is the stepmother to Nicky Henderson’s three daughtersGetty
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Who is Nicky Henderson’s wife Sophie?
Sophie married Nicky in January 2018, in an intimate wedding located in Loch Ericht, Scotland.
Only 50 guests were in attendance at the private ceremony.
Nicky had five winning horses at Kempton on the day of the wedding and was updated on the results during the ceremony.
Sophie lives with Nicky near Seven Barrows in Hungerford, where he has trained his horses since 1992.
Throughout his career, the horse trainer has enjoyed great success.
He is a six time champion trainer and has won two Cheltenham Gold Cups.
Nicky’s first marriage
Nicky’s marriage to Sophie was actually the second time he tied the knot.
He was previously married to Diana Henderson for 28 years until 2006.
Diana was the first woman to win a race under National Hunt rules and had a successful career of her own as a jockey.
She also competed in badminton horse trials, one of the most prestigious equestrian events, where she was a runner-up in 1977.
Nicky’s three daughters
Henderson has three daughters from his first marriage, named Camilla, Tessa and Sarah.
Camilla is an equestrian psychology specialist who has built up a big following online.
She spoke out in May 2024, after the racing community was rocked by three suicides.
The psychology expert posted: “It’s simply UNFATHOMABLE. Three to suicide. All friends.
“I hope the industry is supporting these individuals & making calls, visiting them, because they are now extremely vulnerable.
“Please everyone in this industry think about what we can all do to make better change to support
“Jockeys & stable staff,male & female.
“What infrastructures can we put in the racing yards, at the physio facilities, at the race courses, at home for them.
“Perhaps some support groups in Lambourn, Newmarket areas also, a space where lads can speak together about their struggles.”
Sarah followed in the footsteps of her father and works in National Hunt racing.
Cheltenham Festival 2025
Nicky will take part in the Cheltenham Festival 2025.
The thrilling races kick off on March 11 and there is an eye-watering total of £4,930,000 to be divided across 28 races.
ITV will be broadcasting the first five of seven main races at the festival.
Fans can catch the remaining races on Racing TV.
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