Q&A with host Sarah Ulmer
Sarah Ulmer is a Gold Medal Winning athlete and Presenter of
Animal Academy.
Keeping very very busy, Sarah is a new mum, a passionate animal
lover and this year she has been going on her own adventures
for the show, including snorkeling, Meeting Chimpanzees and
getting amongst some special little sheep in Marlborough. We love
working with Sarah and have really enjoyed making another series
with her.
How is the year going so far?
Great thanks! Have been keeping pretty busy with slave
duties to our wee daughter - which is awesome -amongst other
things including filming AA's 4th series. So having loads of
fun!
You've always been a passionate dog owner - how is that
working in with being a mum?
Very cool. Scoobie and Lily are great mates. And Lily can
now just throw a ball far enough to be worth it for Scoob so
they're only going to become even better buddies. I think it's
great for Lily to grow up with a pet for loads of reasons - so we
wouldn't have it any other way!
Since you've had your baby Lily, have things changed
very much for you?
"Um - not a heap in terms of lifestyle really. I still
travel loads, still pretty busy. But I just have a little buddy to
come with me places now - instead of on my own! (OK, and I probably
don't get quite as much sleep as this time 18 months ago!)
What's the best thing about being a dog owner?
The total, simple, pure fun! Nothing more needed than a
lead, a stick and some grass and the pair of you.
What pet would you get next?
Another boxer dog.
Do you still get out on the bike much?
Not a whole lot. Mainly it's on my town bike with Lily in
her seat on the front (changing gear and putting the brakes on for
me!).
In this series of Animal Academy you got to meet some new
animals - do any stand out?
Hanging out with the chimps at the Hamilton Zoo was pretty
incredible. Getting that close to them interacting and feeding -
and just seeing them up close was simply awesome.
You also went on a horse trek - how did you find
that?
That was great! I love Kate's philosophy too - of no bits
to control the animal, rather understanding how they work and what
they best respond to.
In this series you got to meet the Chimps at Hamilton Zoo -
We know you like monkeys, so how was that?
An absolute highlight!
It's been a hot summer - have you been outside much?
Of course! Paddling pool is permanently in the back yard,
bikes are rigged and ready to go - we're outdoors as much as we
can!
