On this episode we have Shane Sweetnam who will represent Ireland as a member of the Irish Show Jumping team sponsored by The Underwriting Exchange.

Shane's is the youngest of five, with horse mad parents, so it was no surprise he ended up in a career in horses.

Follow Shane's journey to the games:

Instagram: @shanesweetnam

Facebook: Sweet Oak Farm

Horse Sport Ireland is the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport in Ireland and maintains The Irish Horse Register.

Instagram: @horseportireland

Facebook: Horse Sport Ireland

Website: www.horsesportireland.ie

Hosted by: Melanie Young

Instagram: @vasbymelanie 

Ireland have 9 athletes heading to the Olympics; The Underwriting Exchange Show Jumping Team of Cian O'Connor, Daniel Coyle, Shane Sweetnam and Bertram Allen, the Agria Petinsure Eventing Team of Austin O'Connor, Sarah Ennis, Susie Berry and Aoife Clark, and our individual Dressage rider, Abigail Lyle.