Horse Sport Ireland Podcast

Sep 06 2020 36 mins 32

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Horse Sport Ireland is the National Governing Body for the equestrian industry in Ireland, encompassing all things horse breeding and sport - so follow us for the latest news, industry insight, tips and advice. 1st Floor, Beech House, Millennium Park, Osberstown, Naas, Co. Kildare Tel: +353 45 850800 | Fax: +353 45 850850 Email: [email protected] Eircode: W91 TK7N

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Episode 8 - William Micklem Pt 2 - Inventions, Sport for All and Eventing High Performance

Sep 06 2020 32 mins

In this second episode with William Micklem, host John Kyle discusses William's inventions, his desire to make equestrianism a sport for all in Ireland and High Performance eventing in Ireland today.

Episode 7 - William Micklem Pt 1 - Breeding & Coaching

Aug 09 2020 34 mins

In this episode host John Kyle discusses breeding and coaching with William Micklem for Part 1 of our interview with an equestrian "renaissance man".

Episode 6 - The voices of Irish equestrian sport; Brendan McArdle, Louise Parkes and Paul Nolan

Jul 26 2020 61 mins

In this episode host John Kyle welcomes three of Irish equestrianism's most recognised voices - Brendan McArdle, Louise Parkes and Paul Nolan - to discuss their own riding histories, how they got started in the media and some of their favourite moments from their careers.

Episode 5 - 5-Star eventing as an amateur rider and equine nutrition with GAIN's Alan Nolan

Jul 12 2020 33 mins

In this episode host John Kyle welcomes GAIN's Alan Nolan to discuss his equestrian journey from local riding school to the world's biggest horse trials alongside a full-time job. Alan has some feeding tips and advice for horses following lockdown and explains how our Olympic athletes will access GAIN horse feeds in Tokyo.

Episode 4 - Showjumping with Michael Blake and National Champion Francis Connors

Jun 28 2020 36 mins

In this episode host John Kyle discusses the return of national and international showjumping, including the HSI Premier and ISH Studbook Series, with High Performance Manager Michael Blake and reigning National Champion Francis Connors.

Episode 3 - Covid catch-up with high performance riders

Jun 14 2020 35 mins

In this episode host John Kyle chats to 4 overseas-based Irish high performance riders - Shane Sweetnam, Michael Murphy, Judy Reynolds and Padraig McCarthy - about how they, their families and their horses have dealt with lockdown in each country and what their plans are for resumption of sport.

Episode 2 - Breeding and Young Horse Production with Hugh Suffern

May 31 2020 35 mins

In this episode host John Kyle discusses the veterinary aspects of breeding and producing high performance horses with HSI's Breeding Programme veterinary consultant, Hugh Suffern.

Episode 1 - Covid-19 with Ronan Murphy

May 17 2020 22 mins

Welcome to our first Podcast! Our podcast series is hosted by professional equestrian sports commentator John Kyle, and to launch the new series John speaks with Horse Sport Ireland CEO Ronan Murphy about safe sport resumption under the Covid-19 restrictions.