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Inside Animal Welfare: Life as an ISPCA Inspector with Alice Lacey
In this episode of Off Duty, we sit down with Alice Lacey, Senior Animal Welfare Inspector with the ISPCA, to explore the realities of working on the front line of animal welfare in Ireland. Alice…
Bonus Episode: Your Strangles Questions Answered
With an increase in strangles cases and a lot of misinformation circulating on social media, we’re bringing you a short bonus episode of Off Duty to answer your questions. We managed to catch Off…
“Just Go to Catherine” – Understanding Dog Behaviour Properly
If you’ve ever heard us say “Just email Catherine” — this is why. Catherine Griffin from Snout & About joins us to break down what behaviour actually means, why it’s not the same as training, and…
How to Pass Your Pony Club D+ Test | Stable Management & Riding Guide (Part 1)
Are you preparing for your Pony Club D+ Test? Wondering what examiners look for in stable management, riding and horse care? In this episode of Off Duty, we share a practical, step-by-step guide to…
The Completely Unofficial Blagger’s Guide to the Pony Club C Test: Stable Management (Episode 1)
In this episode, Sabrina Barnwell is joined by Vincent O’Hara as they work through Stable Management for the C Test, starting with one of the most important foundations of horsemanship: remembering…
Mini Off Duty: How to Be a Dog’s Best Friend with Catherine Griffen, Snout and About
Welcome to Mini Off Duty, where we learn cool things about animals in ten minutes 🐾 In this episode, Mairead chats with Catherine from Snout & About, a dog behaviour consultant, all about how…
What Vet Nursing Is Really Like – The Honest Conversation We All Need with Claire Kinsella RVN
In this episode of Off Duty, we’re joined by Claire Kinslla, a veterinary nurse with over ten years’ experience across referral practice, first opinion clinics, small animal and equine work. Claire…
The Pony Club C Test – An Unofficial Audio Companion
An Unofficial Audio Guide to the Pony Club C Test This podcast is an unofficial support and revision guide designed to help listeners understand the horse care and stable management topics commonly…
Mini Off Duty: A January Pause (Blue Monday Edition)
January can feel a little long — the days are short, the weather is grey, and everything feels quieter after Christmas. You might hear people talk about Blue Monday, a day that’s said to feel a bit…
From Donkeys to Dressage: The Una O’Donnell Story
Una O’Donnell joins Off Duty to share her journey from a horse-mad child in the Dublin mountains to respected coach, dressage judge and thoroughbred producer. We talk about learning the hard way,…
Mini Off Duty: Planning Your Pony Year with Una O’Donnell
For every child who counts down the days to riding, who knows the smell of a stable, who finds their calm beside a pony. Whether you compete, hack, or just love being at the yard – this one’s for…
S2E1 An Introduction to Us, Our Lives & How We Got Here
Every vet has a story — and this week, we’re sharing ours. From childhood horses and vet school struggles to early jobs, unexpected turns, family life and finding balance, this episode is all about…
Off Duty Christmas Special: Santa Paws, Ponies & Naughty Lists
This Christmas special of Off Duty was recorded live at Santa Paws, so if you hear kids laughing, dogs snoring, ponies being discussed very seriously, or Santa having strong opinions about mince pies…
Hope After Colic: Mr Trigger’s Surgery & Comeback
Colic is one word that strikes fear into the heart of every horse owner — and when surgery is mentioned, that fear often doubles. In this episode of Off Duty, we share the powerful real-life story of…
🎧 Mini Off Duty: Colic Explained Simply – What Every Pony Owner Should Kno
“Colic” is a word that strikes fear into the heart of horse owners — but it doesn’t have to. In this Mini Off Duty episode, Sabrina breaks colic down in a clear, reassuring way, with help from two…
Fear, Anxiety & The Vet: Making Visits Happier for Pets (and Owners!)
Is your dog shaking before the vet even touches the thermometer? Does your cat know you turned left instead of right and start planning its escape? This week on Off Duty, Maireád and Sabrina…
The Mini OffDuty: 3 W’s: Your Guide to Meeting Dogs Safely
In this week’s Mini Off Duty, we dive into dog safety for kids and families — especially important at this busy time of year. We chat about why dogs don’t want to bite, the moments when dogs feel…
Prescription-Only Wormers: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Veterinary hosts Sabrina Barnwell and Mairead Leahy speak with parasite expert Nikki Wall about the new prescription-only rules for horse wormers, why parasite resistance is accelerating, and how…
Pony Secrets: Worms, Poo and Prevention
Join Mini Off Duty with Dr Nicky Walsh as she explains what parasites (worms) are, how they live in ponies, and the signs to watch for like loose poo or weight loss. Learn simple prevention tips—pick…
The Truth About Horse Vaccinations
Why vaccinate? Because prevention is cheaper, kinder and far safer than cure. In this episode, we break down tetanus, equine influenza, vaccination rules, foals, mares, competition requirements, and…
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Off Duty has published 24 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Pets & Animals.
Off Duty is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.
