Beyond The Silks

In Episode 7 of Beyond the Silks, we sit down with the brilliant trio behind Furrows, Fillies and Friends — three women brought together by horses, country life, community spirit and the pure craic of taking up horse ploughing.From their first day stepping behind the plough to qualifying for the All-Ireland, they share the laughs, the learning curve, the people who helped them along the way, and the deep pride they have in keeping traditional skills alive. This episode shines a light on

This episode features the dynamic duo behind D.N.A Equine — Donna and her partner Nikki.Together, they have built a respected breaking, pre-training and breeze-up operation on the Curragh, grounded in trust, consistency and a deep understanding of horsemanship. Donna shares her journey through the industry, the day-to-day reality of running a high-standard yard, and the dedication needed to keep young horses progressing the right way. Nikki offers insight into his own role within the operation and

🎙️ Episode 4: Nessa Joyce – Women in Racing Ireland: Breaking Barriers & Building Community Sponsored by Interchem Ireland In this empowering episode of Beyond the Silks, Michelle, Brenda, Nicola, and Aisling sit down with Nessa Joyce, chairperson of Women in Racing Ireland, to discuss the movement that’s reshaping the Irish racing landscape. From mentorship and networking to driving change across yards, offices, and boardrooms, Nessa shares her journey and vision for a more inclusive and

Welcome back to Beyond the Silks, hosted by Aisling, Nicola and Michelle In Episode 5, we sit down with one of Ireland’s most respected foal consignors and breeders, Ita Sheridan of Sheridan House Stables. From her family’s deep roots in bloodstock to building one of the country’s most trusted foal consignments, Ita shares her story with honesty, warmth, and a lifetime of hands-on horsemanship. We talk foal prep, hard-graft winters, sale-ring highs and lows, the value of teamwork, and what really

Beyond the Silks is proudly sponsored by Interchem Ireland, the trusted veterinary distributor of leading equine brands, including Precision Microbes, Audevard, Kentucky Performance Products, NoBACZ Healthcare, and more. Available exclusively through your local vet.Welcome to Beyond the Silks, the podcast that celebrates the people, the horses, the heart of the equine industry. Host Michelle, together with Asheen, Brenda and Nicola, welcome special guest Shirley Anderson Jolag for to discuss her

This week on Beyond the Silks, we’re joined by farrier Grace Binding — a woman thriving in a traditionally male-dominated trade. From unexpected beginnings as a shot girl in hot pants to mastering the forge and hammer, Grace shares how grit, humour, and hard work shaped her journey. We talk resilience, identity, and what it really takes to break stereotypes while shoeing horses and chasing dreams.

In our very first episode, Michelle Motherway, Brenda Shortt, and Aisling Noone sit down for a lively chat about who we are, why we’ve started this podcast, and the stories that have shaped us along the way. From sneaking out of windows in our younger days to keeping up with the times today, no topic is off-limits.With decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) between us, you’re in for a mix of insights, opinions, and behind-the-scenes tales. One of us is even gearing up to celebrate their 37th