In this special episode of the Horse of a Lifetime series, we dive deep with Irish eventing star Joseph Murphy as he shares the incredible journey of his standout horse. From their rocky start to Olympic glory, Joseph reflects on the highs, lows, and life lessons that his Horse of a Lifetime brought into his career.

💫 Key Moments:

• The Early Days: How a less-than-glamorous start turned into a championship-winning partnership.
• Olympic Dream: Relive the excitement and pressure of representing Ireland at the London 2012 Olympics.
• A Lifelong Bond: The special connection between Joseph and his Horse of a Lifetime that extended beyond the competition arena.
• Lessons Learned: Insights on how this horse shaped Joseph’s approach to training, riding, and life itself.

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to a horse that was more than just a competitor—it was a true partner and teacher.

Guests:

Joseph Murphy, one of Ireland's leading event riders from Mullingar, Co Westmeath, has transitioned from a background in Gaelic football to become a prominent figure in international eventing. Mentored by Danish event rider Dot Love, Murphy excelled in the sport, representing Ireland at the Olympics, World, and European Championships, and consistently earning the title of Eventing Ireland’s leading rider from 2012 to 2017. Based in Co Down, Northern Ireland, he runs a professional event yard that develops talent from pre-novice to advanced levels. As a Horse Sport Ireland Level 2 Coach, Murphy shares his expertise through coaching in Ireland, the UK, and the USA, highlighting his role in shaping Irish eventing globally. His career highlights include clear rounds at the London 2012 Olympics with Electric Cruise and being shortlisted for Rio 2016.

Sponsors:

We're delighted that Agria have come on board as partners of the 'Horse of a Lifetime' series on the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast in 2024. Established over 130 years ago, Agria have been at the heart of the insurance industry for many years but their recently launched Equine Lifetime Insurance has revolutionised the offering available.  Agria's commitment to equine welfare and desire to protect your partnership with your horse makes them the perfect partner as we look forward to reflecting with some of the greatest names in the sport, on their horses of a lifetime.  

This podcast is supported by Agria, the company behind the UK's only lifetime equine insurance.  Their mission is to raise the bar on horses' lifelong wellbeing and they offer up to £10,000 of vet fee cover, year after year - for life!  

Their Horse of a Lifetime campaign celebrates the horses who enrich our lives. To find out more search for Agria Horse of a Lifetime, where you can enter on the Agria website, or catch up with Agria Equine on Instagram and Facebook.

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