Our Staff
Clonshire is managed by Husband and Wife team Dan & Sue Foley who both have extensive experience in the equine industry.
Sue Foley
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Dan Foley
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Katrina Brosnahan
Administrator & Senior Coach
BHS Stage 5 Business Managment
Katrina is an efficient and responsible administrator who is your first point of contact with our centre. Her vast experience in Clonshire as a coach will ensure you make the right choice of riding programme and she will ensure you are fully prepared to make the most of your time with us. Katrina co-ordinates our Summer Camps, both residential and non-residential and ensures each individual is having a great holiday. The only thing she has to remind our campers is that they should call home as they are so busy making new friends and out riding that forget about ringing home altogether!!
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Carol Spain
BHSAI & yard Manager
Bsc Veterinary Nursing
Carol is an enthusiastic Coach who thrives giving her riders challenging and progressive exercises to help improve their equestrian skills. She has extensive experience in the industry, having produced her own horses, competed in Amateur Showjumping and eventing and even competing at the RDS Dublin horse show with a thoroughbred she retrained herself. Carol has a bachelor of science in veterinary nursing and has a keen interest in the horses welfare and level of care, Always ensuring our horses are at full health.
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Caitlin Tighe
Senior Rider & Coach
BHS Stage 3 in Complete Horsemanship
Caitlin is a highly skilled Event Rider and Equestrian Trainer with extensive experience in breaking, schooling, and competing. Her expertise ensures that horses are schooled to the highest standards. Currently competing at an international level, Caitlin is dedicated to helping liveries and riders with similar aspirations achieve their goals. She also ensures that horses in our livery yard receive the highest level of care. |
Muireann Dooley
BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship
Muireann is an experienced horse riding coach for all levels, and loves to teach both Privates and group lessons. Also a rider who is dedicated to progressing horses' education, With a rich history of producing and competing her own horses, Muireann loves to share her knowledge and help riders achieve their goals and advance in the saddle.
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Emma Hennigan
BHS Coach and Livery Rider
Emma is a BHS Coach specializing in building riders' confidence while enhancing their position and technique. She offers both group and private lessons, as well as holiday camps. Emma's fun and engaging manner makes her a favorite among members of our children's camp, who also enjoy her stable management and games sessions.
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Molly O' Flynn
BHS Stage 4 Coach
Molly is an experienced riding coach who excels in progressing our clients' skills and specializes in BHS training and qualifications. With a passion for equestrian education, Molly is dedicated to helping riders achieve their goals and reach new heights in their riding journey. Her expertise and supportive approach gives her the ability to inspire confidence in our students.
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Aoibhain Thompson
Professional Rider
Aoibhain is a professional horse rider with exceptional talent in schooling and educating young horses, as well as improving the way of going for older horses. Her expertise and dedication ensure that each horse reaches its full potential, whether it's a young horse learning the basics or an older horse refining its skills. Aoibhain's passion for equestrianism and her ability to connect with horses make her an invaluable asset to our team
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Stephanie Kennedy
Weekend Coach & Yard Hand
Stephanie is a dedicated horse riding coach and stable hand who excels at getting both children and adults started on their equestrian riding journeys. Her supportive and encouraging approach helps riders build confidence and develop their skills from the very beginning. In addition to her coaching, Stephanie takes great care of the horses in the stables, ensuring they are well-cared for and happy. |
Our Coaches
Clonshire prides itself on the level of training our coaches hold and are able to deliver. The team are all Qualified Coaches and continue to improve their extensive knowledge on a day to day basis, living off the quote "No Coach ever stops learning, That's what makes the great coaches great!"
Our team of coaches deliver progressive training for Adults, Children and Career Students to help you achieve your equestrian goals. |
The Livery Team
Caitlin, Aoibhain & Muireann are all BHS Stage 3 professional riders and are experienced in horse care. With the help of Carol (BsC in Veterinary Nursing) You can ensure all horses are given the best care and attention. Owners can be assured of a thorough and comprehensive standard of Horse Care and Management here in Clonshire Equestrian Centre. Our breaking and schooling Programme is very much in demand as all livery staff take each horse as an individual and make sure the horse gets the most positive experience at this most delicate stage of training. All Of our riders also have extensive competition experience, competing regularly in eventing and showjumping with their own horses that are kept here at Clonshire.
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