Horse Sport Ireland Podcast – Youth Show Jumping: Pathway to the Podium

As the road to the 2025 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 riders A new leadership approach to reshaping Ireland’s youth programme  What selectors are really looking for at trials The importance of mentorship and team culture Preparing to compete on the European stage With 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 DETAILS Denis […]