In this episode I was joined by Irish international showjumper and HSI coach, Cormac Rafferty. Originally from Banbridge, Cormac produces top class young horses and coaches from his base in Tuam, Co. Galway. He has built up a solid reputation within the equine community, with experience in competing in showjumping, eventing and even racing, Cormac has spent time with Irish team vet Hugh Suffern as well as travelling around the world training with top international showjumpers in Germany, Switzerland and America. Cormac has produced and competed numerous horses at the World Breeding Championships in Lanaken and has several wins and placing in thr HSI Young Sport Horse classes as well as competing internationally up to 3* level. We touched on how to prepare horses for the World Breeding Championships, the importance of having a mentor and why preparation and communication are key things to prioritise when working with riders. Cormac's website: https://www.cormacraffertysporthorses.com/. Cormac's Instagram: https://www.cormacraffertysporthorses.com/. Cormac's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cormacraffertysporthorses