Richard ‘Nifty’ Norman came to North America many years ago, to travel with friends and do some work as a landscaper.
Then, someone at the Ross Croghan Stable didn’t show up for work one morning, so he said he’d help out for a day - he never left. Now, after many successful years in the business, including a monster-year in 2021, he’s been named Trainer of the Year in the United States. By Keith McCalmont.