Occasionally, mainstream media news sites publish a story that Dads4Kids can’t help but share.

As recently reported by The Daily Mail, Stevie Payne, the brother of champion Melbourne Cup jockey Michelle Payne, who also appears in the 2019 biopic film Ride Like A Girl, has found love.

Reporter Josh Alston writes: “Stevie Payne says he has never been happier after meeting his girlfriend, Katherine Mansour. The pair, who both have Down Syndrome, met on the dance floor at a racing gala and quickly bonded over their love of dancing.”

Stevie described Katherine as his “best friend and girlfriend”, calling their connection life-changing. “Our favourite thing is dancing together,” Stevie told News Corp. “We met on the dance floor. She makes me really happy. I love dancing and we love dancing together.”

Brotherly Bond

Stevie works as Michelle’s strapper and has been by her side throughout her racing career.

Alston continues: “Stevie and Michelle’s bond captured worldwide attention when Michelle won the 2015 Melbourne Cup on Prince of Penzance, with Stevie leading the horse in. He also played another key role, drawing barrier 1, which gave them the best shot at victory.”

“Michelle has often said she could not have achieved her historic victory without Stevie’s support. ‘To have him on that day with me was unbelievable,” she said. Stevie also got to play himself in the movie Ride Like a Girl, about his sister’s Melbourne Cup success.

From all the team at Dads4Kids, congratulations to Stevie Payne and Katherine Mansour! We hope their sweet story and love for each other encourages us all.

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