Let’s Talk Equine Webinar Series

2020 Webinars

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Assessing the mare through her family and progeny, from the perspective of the breeder and rider – 19 May 2020
A rider’s perspective on eventing – 9 June 2020
Breeding the next generation of broodmares – 30 June 2020
Breeding and producing Connemara Ponies for today’s markets – 21 July 2020
Identifying prospective performance and breeding stock as foals – 11 August 2020
Developing a breeding programme and herd – 1 September 2020
A veterinary perspective on breeding and reproductive management – 6 October 2020
Understanding current parasitism challenges and practical tips to protect herd health – 3 November 2020
Protecting herd health through biosecurity – 1 December 2020

Assessing the mare through her family and progeny, from the perspective of the breeder and rider – 19 May 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Andrew Hughes, Ennisnag Stud, Kilkenny and Damien Griffen, Lissyegan Stables, Galway to discuss assessing the mare through her family and progeny, from the perspective of the breeder and rider.

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A rider’s perspective on eventing – 9 June 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Sam Watson, Ballybolger Stud and Camilla Speirs, Kildare tp discuss a rider’s perspective on how the sport of eventing is evolving, and the implications for breeders.

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Breeding the next generation of broodmares – 30 June 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Mary McCann, Hartwell Stud and Norman Allen, Knockrath Stud to discuss breeding the next generation of broodmares.

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Breeding and producing Connemara Ponies for today’s markets – 21 July 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Denise Norton, Edenmist Stud and Grace Maxwell Murphy, Gleann Rua Stud to give an insight into breeding and producing Connemara Ponies for today’s markets. They discussed the qualities needed when breeding Connemara ponies and the importance of having a breeding plan when deciding to breed.

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Identifying prospective performance and breeding stock as foals – 11 August 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Andrea Etter, Belmont House Stud to discuss identifying prospective performance and breeding stock as foals.

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Developing a breeding programme and herd – 1 September 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Tom March, March Stud UK to discuss establishing a breeding herd, the decisions involved, and the various ups and downs.

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A veterinary perspective on breeding and reproductive management – 6 October 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Dr. John Haughey M.R.C.V.S., Carrickview Stud to discuss a veterinary perspective on breeding and reproductive management.

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Understanding current parasitism challenges and practical tips to protect herd health – 3 November 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Dr. Ursula Fogarty, Irish Equine Centre and Nicola Walshe, University College Dublin to discuss understanding current parasitism challenges and practical tips to protect herd health.

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Protecting herd health through biosecurity – 1 December 2020

On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition, Irish Equine Centre to discuss protecting herd health through biosecurity.