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HORSE OF A LIFETIME: Valent, the lucky buy
Susan Finnerty
Valent, the stallion with a five-star winner from 90 offspring, begins Susan Finnerty’s series
23 January 2026 Features
INDUSTRY PROFILE: Jack Sheedy - Ever the athlete
Jack Sheedy, who returned to riding as an adult and qualified for the RDS, proves that passion has no expiry date.
23 January 2026 Features
THE PRODUCER: Ryan and the roots of the Irish horse
Diarmuid Ryan talks to Roisin Sheridan about the challenges being posed to the sport horse industry
FEATURE: A Life's Work
Jane Kennedy tells Siobhan English about the fascinating evolution of Brennanstown Riding School
16 January 2026 Features
THE OWNER: Jennifer Kennedy - Going from strength to strength
Jennifer Kennedy tells Róisín Sheridan about the village involved in making JKD showing the success it is today
16 January 2026 Features
FEATURE: Padraic Hallinan - Looking forward
Padraic Hallinan, whose family focus on native breeds, is next to answer Susan Finnerty's questions
16 January 2026 Features
INDUSTRY PROFILE: Bakonyi and Byrne Equine Vets
Peter Bakonyi and Aoife Byrne tell Emer Bermingham about their innovative mobile veterinary service
16 January 2026 Features
FEATURE: Show jumping is king
In the second of the Hippomundo rankings reviews, Susan Finnerty looks at the world of show jumping.
16 January 2026 Features
THE OWNER: Gerry Leahy- Patience is a virtue
Gerry Leahy tells Roisin Sheridan about the importance of patience in producing championship horses
9 January 2026 Features
BREEDER'S 10: Clemerson Braga - Enjoying Life
Brazilian-born Clemerson Braga, who breeds Connemara ponies in the west, is the first breeder of 2026 to answer Susan Finnerty's questions.
9 January 2026 Features
FEATURE: How did the Irish Sport Horse studbook rank internationally in 2025?
The ISH studbook’s top place in the Hippomundo rankings continues as Susan Finnerty looks at the 2025 results
9 January 2026 Features
BREEDERS 10: The Allostock Hall crew
FEI para dressage rider Katie Reilly is next to answer Susan Finnerty's questions
2 January 2026 Features