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Horse Sport Ireland Podcast

Horse Sport Ireland
Horse Sport Ireland
Ireland
Eventing
Trevor Breen
Olympics
Dublin Horse Show
Equine Therapy
Horse Breeding
Equestrian Competitions
Riding For the Disabled Association Of Ireland
Horse Welfare
Badminton
Pony Club
Course Design
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Community Support
Volunteering
European Championships
Nations Cup
Athlete Development

For professionals in Ireland's equestrian world, immerse yourself in compelling stories from breeders who've transformed bloodlines, trainers who've discovered championship talent, and riders who've overcome incredible odds to stand on podiums. You also get event previews, post-competition analysis and exclusive interviews with competitors across dressage, showjumping, and other disciplines. Plus,... more

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Achieving elite performance in equestrian sport requires a strategic, holistic approach, planning years in advance to ensure the right blend of training, physical fitness, and mental resilience is in place for both horse and rider. 

The Horse Sport I... more

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The equestrian industry faces the challenge of continually producing top-tier athletes while ensuring the foundation of high-quality coaching is consistently maintained at every level, from grassroots to high performance. Without a solid system, the ... more

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Mary Walsh chairs RDA Ireland—nearly 60 years, 40 groups, 400 riders weekly, zero paid executives, volunteer-led providing riding/therapy to adults/children with challenges. 

From beginning with the organisation 30 years ago, progressed from volunte... more

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What does it take to bounce back from major disappointment and win a five star just weeks later? 

Four-time Olympian Austin O'Connor joins host Melanie Young to discuss resilience, strategic decision-making, and the team behind his success with top ... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Marie Dunphy
High-Performance Manager for Senior Dressage and the Youth Dressage High Performance Program
Horse Sport Ireland
Episode: High Performance Dressage Roadmap
Simone Hession
High-Performance Manager for Para Dressage
Horse Sport Ireland
Episode: High Performance Dressage Roadmap
John Bagnall
Education, Coaching and Training Manager at Horse Sport Ireland
Horse Sport Ireland
Episode: How To Become An HSI Coach
Joanne Jarden
HSI Level 3 Eventing Coach
Horse Sport Ireland
Episode: How To Become An HSI Coach
Michael Fox
Parent of Leo, a rider at RDA Navan
Episode: RDA Ireland: Forty Groups, Four Hundred Riders, Zero Paid Executives
Francesca Denning
Groom for Austin O'Connor's horse Colorado Blue
Episode: Olympic Eventing Resilience: Austin O'Connor
Niamh McEvoy
National champion rider and young horse producer at Ballypatrick Stables.
Ballypatrick Stables
Episode: Breeding Champions - The Ballypatrick Formula
Seamus Hughes Kennedy
An up-and-coming showjumper from Ireland who has achieved significant success in competitions including double gold at the Young Rider Europeans in 2023.
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Episode: From Pony Trials to Glory: Seamus Hughes Kennedy
Paddy O'Donnell
Respected international show jumper from County Waterford, known for developing top horses like Harristown Princess.
Episode: Breeding Champions: How Ireland Stays on Top

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Melanie Young
Host of The Horse Sport Ireland Podcast

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Olympic Eventing Resilience: Austin O'Connor
Q: What does it about Colorado Blue that makes him the horse that he is that we see every week?
He's very well bred for the eventing game and his biggest attribute is he's a winner too. As he's gone on, he's got more confidence.
Olympic Eventing Resilience: Austin O'Connor
Q: How do you try to maintain that focus and sort of prepare for competing at those competitions on a regular basis?
It's drive, it's passion, it's the drive to succeed really. Long gone are the days where I just want to be there or exist.
RDA Ireland: Forty Groups, Four Hundred Riders, Zero Paid Executives
Q: How can volunteers or potential donors get involved with RDA?
They can visit the RDA Ireland website for more information on volunteering opportunities and making donations.
RDA Ireland: Forty Groups, Four Hundred Riders, Zero Paid Executives
Q: What are the benefits that riders and families receive from the Riding for the Disabled Association?
Riders gain not only therapeutic riding experiences but also valuable community support which improves their overall well-being and that of their families.
From the Ground Up: How to Break Into Eventing
Q: Was there again a bit of an influence from your parents to have sort of a more formal education?
Ian mentions that his mom encouraged him to pursue formal education, ensuring he had options outside of the equestrian world.

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What is Horse Sport Ireland Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Ireland's equestrian community, featuring interviews with top professionals across disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, and eventing, along with guests from breeding, coaching, and rider development. Episodes often explore high-performance pathways, coaching education, rider welfare and development, and behind-the-scenes aspects of major events and breeding programs. Noteworthy is the emphasis on practical, industry-specific insights—from how coaches are trained and accredited, to how breeders leverage support programs, to resilience stories from riders and athletes in competition. Listeners in the field can expect actionable takeaways on athlete development, sport governance, and the business side of running hor... more

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1. Anne Marie Dunphy
2. Simone Hession
3. John Bagnall
4. Joanne Jarden
5. Michael Fox
6. Francesca Denning
7. Niamh McEvoy
8. Seamus Hughes Kennedy

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