A young viewer gets to spend a day with champion showjumper Paul Darragh.
The Dream Machine slot on 'Youngline' gives viewers the chance to write in with requests to make their dreams come true.
Cormac Connolly from Ennis travels to Ashbourne County Meath to meet international equestrian rider Paul Darragh.
His mare Heather Honey is here, recuperating after surgery on her leg. Paul Darragh and Heather Honey were members of the Irish team who won the Aga Khan Trophy from 1977 to 1979.
Doreen is a seven year old mare, who Paul Darragh hopes to use in indoor events where temperament and accuracy are important in a horse.
Cormac Connolly gets to ride Doreen under instruction from Paul Darragh.
This episode of ‘Youngline’ was broadcast on 10 November 1980. The presenter is Ultan Guilfoyle.
'Youngline' was a once weekly, half-hour magazine show for younger viewers. The first programme was broadcast on Tuesday, 23 November 1976 from 5.30 to 6.00pm. 'Youngline' continued until May 1984.
