Let's Talk Equine
Teagasc are providing a series of monthly equine webinars, ‘Let’s Talk Equine’ on the first Tuesday of the month at 8.30pm. It will offer an opportunity to hear from industry professionals discussing topics of relevance to horse breeders. Make sure to join at 8.30pm for what is hoped to be interesting discussion and relevant information to inform decision making on your own farm.
The webinars are broadcast using zoom so participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the live broadcast.
Upcoming Webinar
| Date | Topic | Panellist(s) |
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| Tuesday, 6 July |
Producing Connemara Ponies and Irish Draughts for show success and commercial returns – what’s involved
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Victoria Teuton,
Performance coach
Joe Burke,
Cloonisle Stud
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Previous webinars
2021
| Date | Topic | Panellists |
|---|
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Tuesday, 12 January
|
Getting ready for the breeding season
|
Andrea Ryan,
Kilcash Equine Clinic
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| Tuesday, 2 February |
Movement of equines between Ireland and the UK (including as a landbridge) since Brexit
|
Catherine Lawler
Superintending Veterinary Officer, Animal Health Division, DAFM
Celine O’Neill
Principal Officer, Customs Division, Revenue
Humphry O’Sullivan
Assistant Principal Officer, Indirect Taxes Policy & Legislation Division, Revenue
|
| Tuesday, 2 March |
‘No foot, no horse’ - nurturing a sound foundation is imperative
|
Andrew Mahon,
Master Farrier |
| Tuesday, 6 April |
Which youngsters merit further investment?
Note: Webinar is extended to 1.5 hours.
|
Andrew Hughes,
Ennisnag Stud (ESI)
Cameron Hanley,
International Show Jumper
Damien Griffen,
Lissyegan Stables
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| Tuesday, 4 May |
Breeding Eventers, Mares are ‘Gold’
|
Kate Jarvey,
Monymusk Stud/ Attington Sport Horses
Austin O’Connor,
Attington Sport Horses
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| Tuesday, 1 June |
Advice on handling and early training of youngstock from the ground
|
William Micklem,
Coach, breeder, author and inventor
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2020
| Date | Topic | Panellists |
|---|
| Tuesday, 19 May |
Assessing the mare through her family and progeny, from the perspective of the breeder and rider Recording on YouTube |
Andrew Hughes
Ennisnag Stud, Kilkenny
Damien Griffen
Lissyegan Stables, Galway
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Tuesday, 9 June
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A rider's perspective on how the sport of eventing is evolving, and the implications for breeders
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Camilla Speirs
Kildare
Sam Watson
Ballybolger Stud, Carlow
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Tuesday, 30 June
|
Breeding the next generation of broodmares
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Mary McCann
Hartwell Stud
Norman Allen
Knockrath Stud |
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Tuesday, 21 July
|
Breeding and producing Connemara Ponies for today’s markets
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Denise Norton
Edenmist Stud
Grace Maxwell Murphy
Gleann Rua Stud
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Tuesday, 11 August
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Identifying prospective performance and breeding stock as foals Recording on YouTube
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Andrea Etter,
Belmont House Stud
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Tuesday, 1 September
|
Developing a breeding programme and herd
Recording on YouTube |
Tom March,
March Stud U.K.
(Also owned by Piggy French)
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Tuesday, 6 October
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A veterinary perspective on breeding and reproductive management
Recording on YouTube |
Dr. John Haughey M.R.C.V.S.,
Carrickview Stud
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Tuesday, 3 November
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Understanding current parasitism challenges and practical tips to protect herd health
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Dr. Ursula Fogarty,
Irish Equine Centre
Nicola Walshe,
University College Dublin
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Tuesday, 1 December
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Protecting herd health through biosecurity
|
Alan Creighton,
Head of Environment and Nutrition,
Irish Equine Centre
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