Kilkenny-based coach appointed as High Performance Director by Horse Sport Ireland

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) have appointed Anne Marie Dunphy as High Performance Director for Senior Dressage. 

Based in Co. Kilkenny, Dunphy is one of Ireland’s leading dressage coaches and one of only ten HSI Level 3 Dressage coaches, having progressed through the HSI Coaching Programme.

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She replaces Johann Hinneman in the role with immediate effect.

Speaking about the appointment, Dunphy said: “I’m very much looking forward to taking up the position as the High Performance Director for Senior Dressage. 

“We have some great combinations on the circuit at the moment and I am excited to be working with each of these athletes and building up a strong team.  

“Alongside qualified combinations some of our athletes secured the first of their qualification scores for the European Championship recently and we will be putting a plan in place to maximise our potential for the European Championship and beyond. 

“I would like to thank Johann for his work over the last number of years, I was fortunate to have observed and availed of his coaching during his tenure and we also had a number of very beneficial collaborations with my youth squads. Also thank you to Horse Sport Ireland for this opportunity.”

Dunphy has had a successful career as one of Ireland’s top dressage athletes, competing in International Small Tour and Big Tour and was crowned Irish National Grand Prix and Grand Prix Kur Champion in 2016 and 2017. 

She brings a wealth of experience to the table and has played an influential role in the growth and development of youth dressage in Ireland.