Episodes
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The Jump Off: Damien Griffin (Lisseyegan Stables)
Damien Griffin is an Irish international show-jumper from Ballinasloe in Co. Galway. After running a successful sales yard for 10+ years, he decided to make a change and focus on sourcing & producing top quality young horses for show-jumping & eventing with his wife Fiona. In addition they also…
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The Show Ring: Ciara Mullen (It's A Groom's Life)
Joining "The Show Ring" series is a super episode I had the pleasure of recording with the lovely Ciara Mullen. Ciara is a hugely successful rider based in Malahide in Co. Dublin, and she runs an extremely educational page on Instagram known as "It's A Grooms Life" Ciara is regularly seen amongst...
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Enter At A: Tara Oliver Donohoe
Tara Oliver Donohoe is an Irish international dressage rider based in Limerick. Along with her husband Mark, they run a small livery and training yard whilst also providing top quality young horses from Preliminary to Grand Prix. Originally from Dublin she made the move west to study Equine…
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Enter At A: Courtney Akkari
Joining me for a second time is Irish international Dressage rider, Courtney Akkari. We catch up on her life since the release of her first episode, 3 years ago which is linked below. We touch on her life now as a new mother, balancing that with the demands of horses & competing, buying & selling...
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Coaches Corner: Jacqueline Murphy (Ahead For Horses)
Jacqueline Murphy is a BHSAI & HSI accredited coach that runs Ahead For Horses. She has devoted so much time to her education and has achieved qualifications in Management, Coaching, Psychology, Sports & Exercise Psychology, Neuro Linguistic Programming & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She worked...
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Team Behind The Scenes: Molly Sullivan
Molly Sullivan is a Sports Performance Nutritionists & Strength and Conditioning Coach from Kerry. her educational background & sporting career is nothing short of impressive; with a Degree in Law & Sports Psychology, qualifications such as a personal trainer & fitness instructor and a two…
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Coaches Corner: Penny Sangster
Penny Sangster is a BHS Performance, British Eventing & Centre 10 Coach. She's a former 4* International Event Rider that ran her own competition & training yard in Sussex for 28 years before making the big move to Northern Ireland. Penny has accumulated years of experience in the industry…
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The Jump Off: Olive Clarke (Four Seasons Stables)
On this episode I'm joined by Olive Clarke, an Irish International show-jumper from Co. Galway. She runs one of Ireland's most respected yards that is well-known for producing top quality young horses, alongside a successful breeding program. Olive is a 3 time national Indoor grand prix Champion...
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Coaches Corner: Faith Ponsonby
Join me on today's episode of the podcast where we take a deep dive into the remarkable career of Faith Ponsonby. No stranger to the horse world, Faith is an BHS Coach & International FEI Judge from Co. Tipperary. Faith has worked incredibly hard throughout her outstanding career as a coach,...
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Team Behind The Scenes: Sonya McAleer (Irish Equestrian Mental Health Project)
Sonya McAleer is a showjumper and equestrian coach from Northern Ireland. Through her own experience and struggles with mental health, she identified a need for a support system within the equestrian community, after speaking with clients and friends and following her passion of helping others, a...
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Coaches Corner: Christa Dillon
Another instalment of the "Coaches Corner" has gone live, and it's with the legend that is Christa Dillon. Christa is an author, writer, coach, and sport horse producer that runs the uplifting page, Blackhill Eventing on socials. Her love for eventing began while watching Lucinda Green galloping...
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Enter At A: Fenella Quinn
On this episode I had an incredible conversation with Irish international dressage rider Fenella Quinn. Fenella is currently based in Aberdeen in Scotland with a beautiful string of horses ranging from international level to exciting youngsters. Over the past number of years she's competed...
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Team Behind The Scenes: Philippa Kearns
Philippa Kearns is a professional Bit and Bridle Fitting Consultant based in Co. Offaly. Having been around horses her whole life, her motivation to becoming a fitting consultant was born out of a desire to help her own horse. Pippa sought out the best training possible and became an independent...
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Coaches Corner: Helen O' Hanlon
Helen O' Hanlon is a fully qualified life coach, horsemanship instructor & secondary school teacher from Co. Cork. She is a member of the Association of Coaches, The British Psychological Society & a member of the Teaching Council. She holds two first class honours Masters in Education & Coaching...
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Coaches Corner: Cormac Rafferty
In this episode I was joined by Irish international showjumper and HSI coach, Cormac Rafferty. Originally from Banbridge, Cormac produces top class young horses and coaches from his base in Tuam, Co. Galway. He has built up a solid reputation within the equine community, with experience in...
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The Start Box: Group Edition - Ian Cassells, Ella Boyle & Robbie Kearns
A super fun episode with three Irish international event riders, Ian Cassells, Ella Boyle and Robbie Kearns. Find out their best tips for getting sponsors, their most embarrassing moments and what their perfect day off looks like! Robbies episode:...
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Coaches Corner: Brendan Callan- Bergin
Brendan is an inspirational coach, mentor and assessor at his base Bergin Equine in Co. Wicklow. He is one of few coaches in Ireland to hold the BHSI Performance Coach in Complete Horsemanship, IGEQ International Level 3 Coach as well as the BHS Stage 4 Senior Trail Yard Manager. Brendan is a...
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The Vet Diaries: Ann Derham MVB DVMS - The 1 Year Anniversary Episode
Ann's first episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UI945ZQ1qPBPvK0VIqUsd?si=Bp8DzsVWRt22Zp9yCTT6jQ&utm_source=copy-link On today's episode we talked a little more about veterinary topics. We covered; 🟡 The conversation surrounding whether buyers are buying the horse, or are they buying the...
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The Start Box: Robbie Kearns
On today's episode I'm joined by Irish International event rider, Robbie Kearns. Originally from Co. Limerick, Robbie is regularly seen in top placings at both national and international events, has represented Ireland at the Young Rider European Championships in Millstreet, and winner of the…
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The Start Box: Casey Webb
Casey Webb, an up and coming Irish Event Rider, currently based with leading Irish event riders Steven and Trevor Smith. Casey is a member of the Irish Senior High Performance Horizon Squad and has represented Ireland at a Young Rider European Championships. Her recent successes include winning…
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The Jump Off: Niamh McEvoy
Niamh McEvoy is an Irish international show jumper who has recently made the transition from ponies to horses. After a successful pony career with highlights such as being a member of the Gold Medal European team in 2019, she moved into horses at the beginning of 2021. With her horse…
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Off The Bridle: Kate Derwin
Kate Derwin is an Irish international showjumper who recently made a career change to racing, and is currently based with top trainer, Edward O'Grady. Having had a hugely successful showjumping career, winning numerous medals including individual gold, she has now turned her hand to a successful...
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Coaches Corner: Gemma Ferrer
Gemma Ferrer is a BHSI Coach & Assesor, HSI and Pony Club Coach based in Co. Tipperary. Originally from Barcelona, Gemma came to Ireland when she was taking a year out of University and hasn't looked back since. She specialises in training rider of all levels towards BHS, Pony Club exams and...
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Enter At A: Vicky Campbell
Irish international dressage rider, Vicky Campbell is the latest rider to join the wonderful "Enter At A" series! Vicky is an international dressage rider from Co. Down who has represented Ireland at two European championships. She has recently moved to Devon to base with Anna Ross. She is...
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The Vet Diaries: Harriet Flynn MVB, DACVAA
Harriet qualified as a vet from UCD, Dublin in 2017. From there she went into a 12 month equine surgical internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, and then decided to peruse a career in anesthetics. She completed a 3-year veterinary anesthesia & critical patient care residency at the...
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Enter At A: Abi Lyle
Abi Lyle is an Irish international Grand Prix Dressage rider whom is based in Northumberland in the UK with a lovely string of horses. Coming from a non-horsey background, she's worked her way up to Grand Prix with not one, but two incredible horses. Abi showcases her day-to-day behind the scenes...
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Coaches Corner: Poppy Blandford
Poppy is an performance coach based in Co. Meath. Originally an Occupational Therapist specialising in adolescent mental health, Poppy was fascinated by the psychology of humans. A background in international sport and an untimely injury inspired Poppy to learn more about the mental strength and...
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The Vet Diaries: Ann Derham MVB DVMS
Ann qualified as a vet from UCD, Dublin in June 2014, and went straight into a 12 month surgical internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky. She then came back to Ireland for a 12-month internship at Fethard Equine Hospital in Tipperary. She also completed a 3-year...
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The Show Ring: Shane McKenna
Shane McKenna is a show rider, producer and judge from Co. Limerick. Shane has successfully competed right from county shows to RDS and Balmoral. Shane facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shanemck92 McKenna Show Team Instagram: https://instagram.com/mckenna_show_team?utm_medium=copy_link
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Enter At A: Alex Baker
Alex Baker is an Irish international Grand Prix dressage rider based in the UK. Shes been based at Anna Ross Yard, Elite Dressage for the last number of years. Alex has competed at many high profile shows including the Europeans and World Young Horse Breeding Championships. Alex's...
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Coaches Corner: Sarah-Jane Doyle
Sarah-Jane Doyle is fast making a name for herself as Ireland’s go to mindset and performance coach. She works with riders from grass roots to high performance level to help them make the changes they need in their lives in order to achieve their equestrian dreams. She was awarded Centre10 Coach…
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Inside The Cross-Ties: John O' Regan
John O'Regan is both and Irish international showjumping and eventing groom, he has worked for the likes of Kerry McCahill, Greg Broderick and now works for Brian Morrison from Global Event Horses. Having been awarded 'Groom of the Year' in 2019 for the Eventing Ireland Munster Region, John talks...
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The Show Ring: Rebecca Monahan
Rebecca is an Irish horse producer and judge from Co. Clare. Heavily involved in the showing world she has led not one but two Young Horse Champions at the Royal Dublin Horse Show. With numerous high profile wins and titles to her name both at Dublin & around the country,she made history with her...
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Team Behind the Scenes: Lauren Coxhead
In this episode we talk to Master Saddle Fitter of Saddles Ireland, Lauren Coxhead SMS QSF MSFC. Lauren is the highest qualified Saddle fitters in Ireland. She holds not one, but two Master qualifications, that only a handful of fitters have managed to achieve globally. Lauren is best known for…
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Enter At A: Kevin Acres
Kevin Acres is an Irish international dressage rider based in Greenogue Equestrian. Being one of Ireland's youngest riders to compete at Grand Prix, Kevin sure is no stranger to the dressage scene. With numerous national titles, Kevin shares an insight into his life on how he got into dressage…
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The Start Box: Ella Boyle
Ella Boyle is an Irish international event rider from Co. Down. Producing and competing horses from young horses to 4* level, she is rarely seen outside the top placings. Having represented Ireland on two European teams and an international win under her belt, she gives us a insight into her…
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Enter At A: Sarah-Jane Arthur
Sarah Jane Arthur is an Irish International dressage rider whom had been living in the USA for the last 10 years. She is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist and has competed extensively in Wellington, FL and also in New England. Originally from Co. Clare, she has been living in the USA since 2011.…
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Enter At A: Group Edition - Courtney Stuart, Rachel Dowley & Kevin Acres
Super fun group episode with Courtney Stuart, Rachel Dowley and Kevin Acres where we go through the thrills and spills of their daily life with horses. Courtney's Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QvUaG6YC29LP0SokRjyJD?si=xJCPyauOQRmxyzJLIQfn0g&utm_source=copy-link Rachel's Episode:...
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Enter At A: Rachel Dowley
Rachel Dowley is an Irish international dressage rider, Along side her successful dressage career she is also a HSI Level II accredited coach. She has won multiple national championships from young horses to Grand Prix, and her clients range from members of the Pony Club to members of Ireland's...
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Team Behind The Scenes: Karen MacGrath
This episode is with Veterinary Physiotherapist & event rider Karen MacGrath. Karen is one of few chartered physiotherapist specialising in Veterinary Physiotherapy in Ireland. Having set up KMG Physiotherapy after studying in Hartpury, she's been juggling working with horses, dogs and humans. A...
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Enter At A: Courtney Stuart
Courtney Stuart is an international dressage rider who is also part of the Hor Sport Ireland High Performance Development Squad, from Northern Ireland. A lengthy episode where we cover the many highs of Courtney's career both nationally and internationally. She was extremely open and vulnerable...
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The Start Box: Natasha Brotherton Kennedy
Natasha's Blog: https://teamrksports.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/natasha_bk_eventing?igshid=1el6os3v1ni86
About this show
Insightful conversations with Ireland's equestrian professionals.
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The Inside Rein Podcast
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