Youth Show Jumping: Pathway to the Podium

As the road to the 2025 Nations Cup and European Championships begins, the focus isn’t just on selecting the strongest riders—it’s about building a pathway that supports young athletes through every stage of development.Today, we are going to explore how a more structured, athlete-focused approach is shaping Ireland’s youth show jumping programme for long-term impact. Some brilliant insights you’ll gain from this episode include:Creating structure, support, and a long-term vision for young ridersA new leadership approach to reshaping Ireland’s youth programme What selectors are really looking for at trialsThe importance of mentorship and team culturePreparing to compete on the European stageWith a new leadership team heading the Youth Show Jumping High Performance Programme, newly appointed Lead Consultant, Denis Flannelly and Youth Athlete Liaison, Liz Brennan join us to share the training and team values they’re implementing to reach big ambitions on the national stage. GUEST DETAILSDenis Flannelly is Lead Consultant of the HSI Youth Show Jumping High Performance Programme and a highly respected Level 3 HSI Jumping Coach. Denis has years of experience as Chef d’Équipe and Jumping Manager, with a proven track record of developing medal-winning riders for Ireland on the international stage. Liz Brennan is Youth Athlete Liaison of the HSI Youth Show Jumping Programme. A cornerstone of Irish youth show jumping, Liz has a long-standing history of supporting young riders through every stage of their competitive journey. Liz plays a vital role in mentoring athletes, fostering team culture, and ensuring open communication between riders, families, and the performance team. https://www.horsesportireland.ie/horse-sport-ireland-announces-new-leadership-for-youth-show-jumping-high-performance-programme/ MORE INFORMATIONCheck out horsesportireland.ieHorse Sport Ireland Podcast is produced by DustPod.io QUOTESIf they just want to be better, that's the first thing for me. - Denis Flannelly Success breeds success. - Liz Brennan We're all about success, and our end game is European Championship podium finishes. - Liz Brennan Horse welfare for me is at the top. - Denis Flannelly Ireland is punching above its weight at the moment. - Liz Brennan There are four elements of success; physical fitness, mental fitness, technical education and tactical awareness. - Denis Flannelly KEYWORDS#youth #showjumping #horse #welfare #coaching #athlete #competition #trainingprogram #equestrian