About...

Surrounded by horses from a young age Liam Killen grew up on the family farm - Abbeyview. Owned by the Killen's for nearly 150 years, Abbeyview is set deep in the heart of Northern Ireland's horsey region, County Down. Abbeyview Equine is one of a number of companies bearing the homestead's name.

Liam cut his teeth on the hunting field and represented Lecale Riding Club, East Down Pony club and his school in a variety of disciplines. Tetrathlon and Eventing providing the required thrill and challenge.

In 2006 he was accepted onto the Washington Ireland Programme (WIP) and interned with Habitat for Humanity working on their online communications. He was on the WIP Public Relations and digital marketing team and contributed to the production of various Irish/American charity fund raising and informative events.

Liam graduated top of his class from C.A.F.R.E. Enniskillen Campus, with an honours degree in Equine Management in 2007.

Throughout his time at college Liam was a member of the Student/Staff Consultative Group and the Student Recreation Committee. He was voted president of both in his final year. He harnessed social media during its infancy to promote a series of dressage and show jumping leagues organised by students at the college.

Liam took charge of the public relations and promotion of all events. As a result, he was awarded student who contributed most to the college at his graduation.

After searching for the elusive 'perfect equine graduate role', he decided to create his own! Liam's friends Chris and Harry created an amazing website tool that allows anyone to take control of their own website. Liam saw the definite need within the equestrian industry for such a tool - the alliance between PagePlay and Abbeyview Equine was born.