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Category: Christa Dillon

May 09
Finding and breeding the champions of the future

What top riders are looking for in their top horses For such a small nation, the Irish…

Jan 05
WHEN TO SAY NO?

I recently read a really good article about training young horses. The author was…

Jan 01
Horses, punishment and New Year resolutions…

New Years resolutions. Is there a need? Life is punishing enough without willfully…

Nov 28
Hannah Francis and Willberry Wonder Pony – 6 legs, 2 hearts, Pure Inspiration

It is said that success is not only measured by what you achieve in your lifetime, but…

Nov 21
Tis the season to be… off??

The off season. Well named really, since starting back feral event horses can involve…

Oct 04
Self esteem… it’s not just a human condition. Our horses possess it too and it can work for you or against you.

Low self esteem is a common affliction of the human condition. Sadly, a great many…

Aug 21
Burghley 2016 preview – a strong Irish contingent has its eyes on the prize

The arrival of the month of September means many things to many people. For some, it…

Aug 20
Individual Olympic Gold for Nick Skelton and Big Star

The 1984 film ‘Champions’ tells the story of jockey Bob Champion and the…

Aug 17
Ireland’s Olympic equestrian performance… is criticism justified?

Irish equestrianism at the Rio Olympics has been a rather roller coaster ride from…