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 journey from pony-obsessed child to a record-making auctioneer at Tattersalls. In this episode Shirley shares her background in polo and performing arts, the challenges she overcame to step into the rostrum, and the milestone of becoming the first woman to hold this role at a high level. Hear about her love for Cheltenham sales, the importance of kindness and hard work, practical advice for women entering the industry, and why horses remain her greatest comfort and motivation.