Aaron caught the racing bug when taken to the races by his father in Somerset.
Having learnt the ropes at a riding school, he spent two years in Tim Long's point-to-point yard before joining Philip Hobbs, first as an amateur then as a conditional.
Aaron recalled that Hobbs was a gentleman who was very good to him. 'It was the best time of my life.'
He once rode Rooster Booster in the Tote Gold Trophy. He also rode Saxon Duke to victory in the Warwick National, winning by over twenty lengths.
Aaron's ambition was to train and, giving up riding, he had moderate success with point-to-pointers. However, the business was vulnerable financially and, quitting, he became head lad for Evan Williams, spending nearly three years at the stable.
He then took on work for the Jockeys' Employment & Training Scheme, teaching upcoming young riders.
This is a job he thoroughly enjoys. 'It's good to pass on knowledge,' he said
