New Horse Sport Ireland Podcast – Episode 1, Unshattered Dreams: The Trevor Breen Story

The Horse Sport Ireland Podcast has arrived – bringing listeners the stories behind your favourite athletes, horses and equestrian personalities.

Coming off the back of the successful ‘Partners in Paris’ podcasts which centred around the Olympic Games in Paris last summer, the Horse Sport Ireland Podcast will be an in-depth discussion podcast with some of the biggest names and biggest stories from the Irish equestrian world.

Hosted by Melanie Young and produced by Dustpod, a team of national radio producers who create award-winning broadcast-quality podcasts for Irish and international brands, the conversational and informative series will air on the first Monday of every month, kicking off on March 10th.

Joining Melanie in Episode 1 are Trevor and Caroline Breen, fresh from Trevor’s incredible double clear round which helped Ireland earn a flawless victory in the Longines League of Nations first leg in Abu Dhabi on February 15th.

Unshattered Dreams: The Trevor Breen Story

When life throws its toughest challenges, true champions find a way to rise. Trevor Breen’s story is one of resilience, grit, and the unwavering support that fuels extraordinary comebacks. 

Trevor and his wife Caroline take us on an emotional journey from a devastating fall at the Hamburg Grand Prix—where he suffered a broken and dislocated neck and back.

Some brilliant insights you’ll gain from this episode include:

• A champion’s mentality that helped Trevor return to competition after a catastrophic injury
• Behind-the-scenes details of professional show jumping
• The logistics of competing internationally
• Key turning points in Trevor’s career, from amateur rider to elite show jumper
• Practical safety advice for riders at all levels, including Trevor’s adoption of the Air vest

Trevor also shares the physical and psychological battles of his recovery and we hear Caroline’s experience managing Breen Sport Horses, along with exciting plans for upcoming competitions. With honesty, vulnerability, and a champion’s mindset, their story is one you won’t want to miss.

Episode 1 of the ‘Horse Sport Ireland Podcast’ is live now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.