SHAPEBOOTSTRAP - Key Persons
Aoife is a native Irish speaker and incorporates this into her coaching adding unique authentic cultural colour. She is also is a science, biology, chemistry and physics teacher with a MSc in education from UCD. Aoife is a valuable part of the team with her unparallelled knowledge of education her clients reap the benefits of her experience.
Job Titles:
- Joint Proprietor / Head Coach
Brendan holds an Honors degree in Animal Science - Equine [BAgrSc-Eq (Hons)] from UCD. He has worked in the UK, Australia and Denmark to gain experience before settling back in to his native Ireland. He is one of the few coaches in Ireland holding the BHSI (Performance Coach in Complete Horsemanship), IGEQ International Level 3 Coach (FEI Recognised) as well as the ETCM (BHS Stage 4 Senior Trail Yard Manager) the highest of its kind. Brendan specialises in horse and rider centred development and has a special interest in working with clients towards specific competition goals in eventing, show jumping and dressage. As BHS, Ride Safe Assessor and Pony Club B Examiner he has unique insight into exam requirements and is available to train students towards BHS Complete Horsemanship Pathway, BHS Ride Leader Pathway and Pony Club Exams. His other key interest is in breaking and rehabilitating problem horses. Please feel free to contact Brendan directly by email here
Emma has been a client of Bergin Equine for many years and has a great understanding of the Bergin Equine system. With her unique personality and feel she is especially skilled in empathising with nervous riders. While training as a secondary school teacher she works coaching her students in a systematic and sympathetic way.
Job Titles:
- Joint Proprietor / Manager / Coach
Michelle holds an Masters in Psychology MSc (Psyc) from UCD. Michelle runs the yard keeping everything organised and on track. Michelle is the linchpin in our breeding program and in the handling of young stock. With her fantastic insight into training both people and animals she is an irreplaceable part of the team.