THE Army Equitation School has released the first episode of its podcast series in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the School’s inception.

For the last century, the School has stood as a symbol of dedication, discipline and national pride, producing riders and horses who have represented Ireland with distinction on the world stage.

The podcast series offers viewers and listeners a unique opportunity to learn all about that rich history, hearing directly from those who lived it.

The series will explore the remarkable story behind the uniform - from the School’s founding in 1926 to its enduring role today. Through conversations with riders past and present, historians and those who have supported the journey, the people, horses, challenges and triumphs that shaped a century of Irish equestrian achievement are uncovered.

Over the first few episodes, equestrian journalist Louise Parkes will narrate the story of the first 40 years, a tale of highs and lows, triumphs, disappointments and glory. After that will be a further set of episodes, in which breeder Michael Doherty conducts individual interviews with the former riding officers and key personnel featuring household heros, such as Col Ned Campion, Capt Con Power and Commdt John Ledingham to name but a few.

The episodes will be released weekly and can be watched on Youtube with audio versions expected shortly on your favourite podcast sources. A link to the episodes will be posted on the Equitation School’s social channels as they go live.

The podcast series is the first of many celebratory activities planned for the centenary year, with further details expected to be released in the coming weeks.