Joining "The Show Ring" series is a super episode I had the pleasure of recording with the lovely Ciara Mullen.
Ciara is a hugely successful rider based in Malahide in Co. Dublin, and she runs an extremely educational page on Instagram known as "It's A Grooms Life"
Ciara is regularly seen amongst the ribbons in the showing world and has completed in the likes of HOYS, Royal Windsor and of course the Dublin Horse Show. She has taken home many titles from Dublin such as Riding Horse Champion, Intermediate Side Saddle & Hunter Mare Champion but to name a few.
Ciara and I decided to do something a little different and add in a Q&A to our episode, and she gave her insights and advice on starting young horses, preparations for the showing season, what to look for in a horse or pony, clipping and loads more.
Ciara was such a joy to talk to and of course we covered many topics throughout her career from, balancing horses and a job, the importance of giving a horse time to mature, being a good sportsperson, the benefit of keeping a diary for horses, her time with other riders and so much more!
Ciara's Instagram:

Ciara Mullen (@itsa_groomslife) • Instagram photos and videos