Winner of three medals at London 2012, Kearney is used to coping with the demands of high level competition. With her qualification as a Horse Sport Ireland level 1 coach nearing completion, the rider was keen to run her first coaching clinic.

Helen learned to ride at Toberton Lodge from the age of 12, attending lessons under the instruction and guidance of owner Mary Kane before going on to compete at local and national level with the Connemara gelding Robin.