The equestrian industry faces the challenge of continually producing top-tier athletes while ensuring the foundation of high-quality coaching is consistently maintained at every level, from grassroots to high performance. Without a solid system, the development of both horse and rider talent risks becoming inconsistent and insufficient to meet industry demand.
This episode dives into how the Horse Sport Ireland coaching pathways provide a long-lasting legacy of high-quality training. It explores the current structure, the shift from pure instruction to athlete-centred coaching, the crucial importance of a supportive peer network, and the essential role of coaching in rider safety and motivation. Listeners will gain insight into the vision for maintaining and improving coaching standards for the future of Irish equestrianism.
Joining host Melanie Young are John Bagnall, the Education, Coaching and Training Manager at Horse Sport Ireland, and Joanne Jarden, an HSI Level Three Eventing Coach and tutor with extensive involvement across all coaching levels.
Listen to the full episode on Horse Sport Ireland Podcast – search “Horse Sport Ireland” on your podcast app
THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT
- HSI coaching pathway vision and structure
- Moving from instruction to athlete-centred coaching
- Value of peer networks for coach development
- Importance of safety in a high-risk sport
- Future plans for CPD and Level 3 courses
GUESTS DETAILS
John Bagnall is the Education, Coaching and Training Manager at Horse Sport Ireland. He is responsible for getting the HSI coaching pathway system operational and maintaining its high standard.
Joanne Jarden is an HSI Level Three Eventing Coach and tutor, and a former Irish International Event Rider who competed to 5-Star level. She has also progressed through the Dressage Judges Exams up to List 1 Grand Prix Judging and coaches across all disciplines, helping to progress new coaches through the HSI Coaching Program.
Connect with John & Joanne:
- John Bagnall Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/john-bagnall-47433922/
- Joanne Jarden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-jarden-a11a4b33/
MORE INFORMATION
Horse Sport Ireland is the national governing body for equestrian sport and the sport horse industry in Ireland, overseeing disciplines and high-performance teams, regulating athletes and horses, issuing equine passports and maintaining studbooks, and supporting breeders through national breeding services and coaching programmes.
https://www.horsesportireland.ie/
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