Horsemanship and an association with equine greats traces back generations for Deegan, with both sides of her family tree having touched and influenced the careers of many champions. Whether it was her grandfather winning the Irish Derby on Nijinsky and Sindon, her mother having worked with some of the top trainers in the United States, her father putting the finishing touches on Ghostzapper, You, and Flute, or her Grandmother breeding recent UAE Derby victor Toast of New York, the pursuit of equine excellence continues.