Recorded live at the 2025 Dublin Horse Show, this fast-moving special podcast drops you right at ringside. Enjoy exclusive behind the scenes chats with riders, managers, course designers and the crew who make the show happen. Catch up with competition winning riders, hear what it takes to ride with the best, and immerse yourself in all of the buzz of one of the biggest days in the Irish Horse Sport Calendar.

Things we learned from this episode

●      Team success starts with honest feedback 

●      Developing talent means keeping it at home

●      Behind-the-scenes crews are the show’s backbone

●      Course design is about fairness, not flash

●      Helping to breed the future of Irish racing talent

GUEST DETAILS

·       Denis Lynch – One of Ireland’s most experienced show jumpers, fresh from leading the Aga Khan team as pathfinder and always ready with honest insights on team performance and horse breeding.

·       Debbie Byrne – Eventing High Performance Manager, steering Ireland’s young-horse pipeline with a focus on clear targets and keeping top talent in the country.

·       John Kyle – International commentator whose voice is as much a part of Dublin as the ring itself, offering both behind-the-booth prep and seasoned perspective.

·       Kim Hendricks  – The unsung hero in the stable, keeping horses happy, healthy, and ready to deliver double clears under pressure.

·       Tom Wachman – Rising Irish show jumping talent making his Aga Khan debut, blending youthful energy with the precision of the Carlswood system.

·       Simone Hession – Para High Performance Manager, guiding Ireland’s para riders with a mix of coaching expertise and strategic leadership.

·       Paddy Gately – International Stable Manager, the man behind the stabling logistics that keep the whole show running smoothly.

·       Alan Wade – One of the world’s top course designers, crafting fair but challenging tracks that bring out the best in riders and horses.

·       Laura Kraut, Grand Prix Winner – Laura is the newly crowned champion at Dublin, sharing the thrill of a perfectly timed campaign paying off in the ring.
 

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QUOTES

“Honest feedback is the quickest way to make a good rider great.” — Denis Lynch

“We’re not just building riders—we’re building a system that keeps talent in Ireland.” — Debbie Byrne

“A course should test you, not trap you.” — Alan Wade

“The grooms win their own kind of medals every day.” — Kim Hendricks

“In Dublin, you don’t just show up—you peak.” — Laura Kraut