When life throws its toughest challenges, true champions find a way to rise. Trevor Breen’s story is one of resilience, grit, and the unwavering support that fuels extraordinary comebacks. 

Trevor and his wife Caroline take us on an emotional journey from a devastating fall at the Hamburg Grand Prix—where he suffered a broken and dislocated neck and back.

Some brilliant insights you’ll gain from this episode include:

• A champion’s mentality that helped Trevor return to competition after a catastrophic injury
• Behind-the-scenes details of professional show jumping
•  The logistics of competing internationally
•  Key turning points in Trevor’s career, from amateur rider to elite show jumper
•  Practical safety advice for riders at all levels, including Trevor’s adoption of the Air vest

Trevor also shares the physical and psychological battles of his recovery and we hear Caroline’s experience managing Breen Sport Horses, along with exciting plans for upcoming competitions. With honesty, vulnerability, and a champion’s mindset, their story is one you won’t want to miss.

GUEST DETAILS

Trevor Breen has ridden nationally and internationally all his life to great success. With selections for The European Championships, Nations Cup Finals, and GCL Teams amongst other Irish National & International teams, and being longlisted for London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Trevor has had a consistently successful career on the international show jumping scene, winning on huge stages in The UAE, as well as CSI5* wins in London, Dublin, and Hickstead, and riding for Ireland on numerous winning Nations Cups.

Caroline Breen shares the passion for show jumping, achieving wins on the national and international circuit. She has trained with accomplished figures in British Showjumping, such as Tim Stockdale, and plays a crucial role in producing the young horses, training clients and overseeing all aspects of the business management.
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QUOTES

It's the first fall that I haven't walked away from in my whole life. - Trevor Breen 

I knew it was serious as soon as I saw him. - Caroline Breen 

There was only one horse I was riding, and that was Highland President. The whole show nearly came to a standstill when I went in. - Trevor Breen 

He's come back into the sport very mentally strong as well, which is obviously so important for an athlete. - Caroline Breen 

I have had a serious injury, and if I’ve got something that can help protect me if I do fall again, which I'm sure I will, why not use it? - Trevor Breen 

He's quite strong, he fights for me in the ring, but he also fights against me. - Trevor Breen 

KEYWORDS
#Horsesport #TrevorBreen #HamburgGrandPrix #injuryrecovery #showjumping #equestrian #HighlandPresident #Airvest #NationsCup