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Badminton Updates:

Note from HSI/Head Office

The full list of dressage times can be found HERE Day/Time Rider Horse Result Michael ...

Kilmanahan TNC Classes:

Note from Rules Committee

Kilmanahan TNC classes - Sunday 12 May 2013 In order to facilitate EI Members to obtain additional MER's for qualification purposes, Kilmanahan One Day Event has kindly agreed to ...

Try Eventing at Tyrella - Results:

Note from Organiser

Results from the Try Eventing at Tyrella on 20 April can be found by clicking the following link: Try Eventing Results Well done to all the competitors! ...

Rademon Cancelled:

Note from Northern Region

Due to the continued wet weather, the Rademon date scheduled for Saturday 4 May has been cancelled. Entries will be refunded to the credit card from which they came ...

Ballindenisk International Updates - Please Read:

Note from Organiser

Offsite Stabling All offsite stabling for Ballindenisk is at Aghern Stud, please contact Eva Peet 087 2949128 All CIC Classes at Ballindenisk Trot up for CIC classes is no ...

Mobile Tack/Saddler for Northern Region Events:

Note from Northern Region

Eventing Ireland Northern Region are accepting tenders for the provision of a mobile tack shop/saddler at Northern Region events during 2013. Please contact Catherine McDowell 00447738562573 or eventingireland@btconnect.com ...

Tyrella 3 Adds O/CNC2* Class:

Note from Organiser

Will competitors please note that Tyrella 3 has now added an O/CNC2* class to the event running on Saturday 13 April. If you have already entered the CNC2* and would like ...

Ballinamona Event Cancelled:

Note from Organiser

Will competitors please note that due to the continued bad weather, the Ballinamona event, due to run on Sunday 7 April, has been cancelled. As per Rule 23.1, all ...

Under 25 Eventing High Performance Squad:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland is inviting expressions of interest for a new Under 25 Eventing High Performance Squad. An Assessment/Training Day for this squad will take place on the 2 and ...

Ballindenisk Entries Re-Opened:

Note from Head Office

UPDATE: Online entries to Ballindenisk have now re-opened and will close Monday 25 March at 12 noon. ********************************************************************* Will all competitors please note that Ballindenisk 1, due ...

Nine Irish Combinations to Compete at Badminton:

Note from HSI

A TOTAL of nine Irish combinations have been accepted for one of the world's top Three Day Events, the four-star Badminton Horse Trials in England, which begins on 2 May. Only ...

Tyrella 1 Goes Ahead:

Note from Organiser

Due to the ongoing bad weather and forecasts for more, the decision has been taken to reroute the cross country to the best ground available at the moment. The re-routing ...

Horseware Dromiskin Event Cancelled:

Note from Head Office

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, the Society Steward and Event Organiser have confirmed the Horseware Dromiskin event, due to run on Saturday 23 March has been cancelled. As per Rule ...

Lady Jennifer Fowler RIP :

Note from Head Office

It is with regret we report the death of Lady Jennifer (Chich) Fowler, a great friend of many and a lifelong supporter of Eventing Ireland. Our thoughts are with ...

Connolly's Red Mills Combined Training at Coilog Results:

Note from South Leinster

The final results of the Connolly's Red Mills Combined Training at Coilog and Final League Results can be found by clicking the following link: Final League Results Well done to ...

Fort Arthur Event- CANCELLED:

Note from Organiser

Due to torrential rain all night the Organiser of Fort Arthur have regrettably had to cancel the event. Rule 23.2 will apply. ...

Dubarry to Sponsor Class at Tatts 2013:

Note from Tattersalls

Dubarry of Ireland were today confirmed as class sponsors at the 2013 Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair. Long supporters of the event Dubarry will for the first time ...

Latest Results from Red Mills Combined Training at Coilog:

Note from South Leinster

The penultimate results from the Red Mills Combined Training at Coilog which took place on Sunday 3 March, along with the latest League results can be found by clicking ...

Results of Combined Training at Gurteen 3 March:

Note from Organiser

Results from the Combined Training at Gurteen College which took place on Sunday 3 March can be found by clicking the following link: Results of CT at Gurteen 3 March ...

Tyrella 2 to Run 3* Class:

Note from Head Office

Following a decision by the Eventing Ireland Board on Tuesday, funding has been allocated to Tyrella to upgrade the much needed 3* track at the venue. We are delighted ...

Ballindenisk 24 March CNC3* to give CIC3* qualifications:

Note from Organiser

Ballindenisk 24 March CNC3* Event to give CIC3* qualifications The CNC3* (national class) at Ballindenisk running on 24 March will be recognised by the FEI and Eventing Ireland as a CIC3*(international) ...

Try Eventing at Milchem Cancelled:

Note from Western Region

Unfortunately, due to the small number of entries received, the Try Eventing at Milchem Equestrian Centre, due to take place on Sunday 24 February has been cancelled. Refunds will be made ...

Glanbia and Gain Horse Feeds to Sponsor Team Ireland Equestrian:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has just announced that GAIN Horse Feeds will be the Official Feed Consultants to Team Ireland Equestrian Teams. In addition to this, Glanbia and GAIN will be ...

Red Mills Combined Training Results at Coilog:

Note from South Leinster

Results of the Connolly's Red Mills Combined Training at Coilog, which took place on Sunday 17 February, can be found by clicking here The next training event at Coilog ...

Results of Red Mills Combined Training at Maryville:

Note from Munster Region

The results of the Red Mills Combined Training which took place at Maryville yesterday can be found by clicking the following link: Maryville Results 17 February The final League Results ...

Results of Combined Training at Gurteen:

Note from Organiser

Results of the Combined Training held at Gurteen College on Sunday 17 February can be found by clicking here Well done to all the competitors. The next Combined Training being ...

League Standings for Red Mills Combined Training at Maryville:

Note from Munster Region

The latest League Results from the Red Mills Combined Training at Maryville can be found by clicking the following link: Latest League Standings Note to competitors at the Final ...

Ballindenisk Try Eventing Sunday 10th February - Results:

Note from Organiser

The results from the Try Eventing at Ballindenisk which was held on Sunday February 10th can be found by clicking the following link: here ...

Eventing nations share vision for XC:

Note from FEI

Eventing moved a step nearer to achieving an international vision for the sport when National Safety Officers (NSOs) from 22 nations were able to pool ideas and experiences at their ...

EGM: Proposed Resolution No 4:

Note from Chairman

To all members An issue that has arisen from time to time in the past few months at Board Meetings is whether the position of President should be a matter for ...

Results of Red Mills Maryville Combined Training 3 February:

Note from Munster Region

Sunday 3 February once again saw a host of Munster's event riders descend on Maryville stables, Carrigaline to take part in the second leg of the Redmills Combined Training League. The ...

Red Mills South Leinster Combined Training Results:

Note form South Leinster

Results of the Connolly's Red Mills/South Leinster Combined Training which took place at Coilog on Sunday 3 February can be found by clicking the following link: Coilog Combined Training Results ...

Results of Try Eventing:

Note from Western Region

Results From Try Eventing held at Milchem on Sunday 3 February 2013: Beginners 1st - Christa Dillon - Blackhill Border Fox - 32.5 2nd - Caroline Conroy - Jessie - ...

Red Mills and South Leinster Combined Training at Coilog February 3rd - Dressage Times :

Note from South Leinster

The dressage times for the Red Mills and South Leinster Combined Training at Coilog on Sunday February 3rd can be found by clicking on the following link: Dressage Times ...

Redmills and Munster Combined Training at Maryville Sunday February 3rd - Withdrawals:

Note from Organisers

Due to the large amount of entries and late interest for the Redmills Combined Training in Maryville on Sunday 3rd February, the organisers have been forced to start a waiting ...

Red Mills and Munster Combined Training 3rd February - Dressage Times

The dressage times for the Red Mills and Munster Combined Training at Maryville on Sunday February 3rd can be found by clicking on the following link: Dressage Times Alternatively, ...

Expressions of Interest Young Rider Training Programme 2013:

Note from HSI

Expressions of Interest Young Rider 2013 Training Programme/Championships To all Young Riders wishing to be considered for selection for the 2013 Young Rider European Championships in Haras du ...

Sportsman AGM:

Note from Sportsman

The Sportsman's AGM took place yesterday, 20 January, at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel and, despite the testing weather conditions, it was well supported by a full committee and members from ...

Dedicated Irish Horse TV Channel Set To Launch:

Press Release from HSI

A new online TV channel dedicated to both Irish Horse Racing and Irish Sport Horse disciplines is ready to air from early February 2013. Irish Horse TV will be ...

Stewards Training Day:

Note from Head of Stewards

Janet Plant (British Eventing TA, Steward, Cross country designer and Event Director), will be presenting an Eventing Ireland Stewards Training Day on Sunday 27 January at 10.00am at Tattersalls, Co ...

Elspeth Gailey RIP:

Note from Head Office

It is with regret we report the death of Elspeth Gailey. Elspeth was The Irish Horse Trials Society secretary when it was based at Leeson Street, Dublin. Our thoughts are with ...

Ben Jellett:

Note from Chairman

With regret we hear of the death of Ben Jellett. Ben was one of the first competitors in events in Ireland and went on to have a long career in ...

Connemara Pony Breeders Society League Results 2012:

Note from Head Office

The Connemara Pony Breeders Society League concluded at the end of the season. To be eligible for the League, which was announced in January 2012, the pony must be ...

Notice of Northern Region AGM:

Note from Northern Region

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LAMON HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB MONDAY 14 JANUARY 2013 TO ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Eventing Ireland, Northern Region will ...

National Champion League Final Results 2012:

Note from Head Office

The final results of the National Champions League 2012 can be found by clicking the following link: National Champions League Results The winners of the series are as follows: ...

Notice of Annual General Meeting for Financial Year 2012:

Note from Head Office

IRISH HORSE TRIALS SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS EVENTING IRELAND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2012 AND NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given under Section ...

Hugely successful Sarah Ennis Clinic & Extra Spaces for Xmas:

Commercial Note from Team Stellor

Sarah Ennis Clinic Team Stellor want to thank all the riders who came and enjoyed an amazing day last week in our Autumn training clinic. Sarah especially enjoyed meeting ...

Note from the Irish Event Supporters Group

The results from the Irish Eventing Supporters Group Leagues and Bursary are as follows: Owner League Winner Carol Gee - Boleybawn Fernhill ridden by Fraser Duffy with 33 pts ...

Goresbridge Go For Gold Sale 2012:

Note from HSI

The Goresbridge Go For Gold sale proved a huge success last night (Wednesday November 14) with a top price of €48,000 and a clearance rate of over 61 per cent. ...

Northern Region Ball Auction Items:

Note from Northern Region

The Northern Region can now reveal what items will be auctioned at the Ball on Saturday 17 November: AUCTION LOTS (Please complete the Auction sheets located on each table) ...

Ireland's Brian Mangan Unanimously re-elected to World Governing Body Post:

Note from HSI

Brian Mangan from Co Cork was re-elected as Chairman of the equestrian world governing body's Audit and Compliance Committee at the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) General Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey ...

Western Region Try Eventing Results:

Note from Western Region

Results of the Western Region "Try Eventing" held at Milchem on 28 October 2012 Beginners 1st Caroline Hunter Rowe - Ricky 2nd Cathal Daniels - J.Flynn 3rd Arthur Gordon - Hand in ...

Sportsman League - Final Results 2012:

Note from Sportsman Committee

After its Sportsman Committee meeting this week, the final results of the Sportsman League were verified and checked. The 2012 Sportsman League Winners in each class are as follows: Sportsman A: Denis ...

HSI to Advertise Team Manager Jobs:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has announced that the positions of Team Manager for Ireland's Senior Show Jumping and Senior Eventing Teams will be advertised shortly. The decision was made after a Board ...

REMINDER Notice of Munster Region AGM:

Note from Munster Region

NOTICE OF AGM TO ALL MUNSTER EVENTING IRELAND MEMBERS The meeting of the Munster Branch of Eventing Ireland will be held on Thursday 6 December 2012 at the Vienna ...

Irish Riders in Pau:

Note from HSI

Jim Newsam will do battle in the CCI4* event at Pau in France this weekend with the Irish Sport Horse Magennis. He will also compete in the CIC2* class ...

Equest Pramox U25 CNC1* League Concludes:

Note from Head Office

The inaugural Equest Pramox CNC1* U25 League concluded at Monart 4 on Sunday 7 October. The five leg League, which started at Tyrella in April saw a total of 33 horse/rider ...

Horseware Young Horse League Final Results:

Note from Head Office

The final leg of the Horseware Young Horse Leagues took place at Kilmanahan on Sunday 23 September, courtesy of John and Colette Hughes, with a total of 24 entries in ...

Tattersalls Festival of Eventing Cancelled:

Note from Organisers

Due to the inclement weather, Tattersalls Festival of Eventing which was due to take place on 29-30 September 2012, has been cancelled. The Organisers regret this unfortunate decision and look forward ...

Try Eventing Results from Milchem:

Note from Western Region

Results from Try Eventing held at Milchem on Sunday 16 September Beginners 1st: Becky Hollinshead - PLS Bullseye 2nd: Regina Daniels - Goldgrain 3rd: Nicola Cassidy - Jack The Lad 4th: Regina ...

Hit Air O/CNC2* Series:

Note from Head Office

After four legs of the Hit Air O/CNC2* Series, which commenced in April, the final leg was held at Lisgarvan House on Sunday 9 September, courtesy of the Corrigan family. Tricia ...

Ennis and Townend Triumph at Johnson & Perrott Land Rover Horse Trials:

Note from HSI

Ireland's Sarah Ennis incurred just two time faults today (Sunday) in the final show jumping phase of the Johnson & Perrott Land Rover International Horse Trials at Ballindenisk, Cork, ...

National Champion League Latest Results :

Note from Head Office

The latest results of the National Champions League 2012 can be found by clicking the following link: National Champions League Results Currently, the leaders in the National Champion Leagues are: ...

Grove Announces Additional Prizes and Sponsorship:

Note from Organiser

Grove Horse Trials, running Sunday 30 September, is delighted to announce some major sponsorship and additional prizes to its classes, as follows: €100 will be presented to the highest placed ...

Reminder to Horseware Young Horse League Competitors!:

Note from Head Office

Riders wishing to compete in the Horseware Championship taking place at the Tattersalls Festival of Eventing on 29-30 September must have completed at least 3 legs of the 4&5 or ...

Ireland's Pfizer Junior Team Locked in Titanic Battle for European Final:

Note from HSI

UPDATE: All 6 horses have passed trot up this morning (Sunday) and all are lying in 25. Show jumping will commence later. The Irish Pfizer Junior Eventing Team all ...

Junior Europeans - Team Silver and Individual Bronze:

Note from Head Office

Final Results After the final show jumping phase, we can announce that Ireland has won Team Silver on a total of 133.60 with Harold Megahey and Chuckleberry winning individual ...

Western Region Announces Try Eventing League:

Note from Western Region

Due to the popularity of its recent Try Eventing at Milchem, the Western Region has confirmed it will make its Try Eventing competitions into a League, with a third and ...

Tredstep Junior Rider Series Reminder:

Note from Head Office

Will competitors of the Tredstep Junior Rider series please note that the last leg takes place at Lisgarvan House on Sunday 9 September. The Entries close at noon tomorrow ...

Red Mills SuperLeague: Qualifying Criteria Amended:

Note from Head Office

Due to the cancellations of the SuperLeague events at Grove (AI) and Annaharvey (OI), Red Mills has very kindly agreed to amend the qualifying criteria for the Red Mills SuperLeague ...

Final Leg of Red Mills SuperLeague Confirmed:

Note from Head Office

We are very pleased to confirm that after the bad weather and recent cancellations, the Scarvagh event, running on Saturday 8 September is to hold the final leg of the ...

Western Region Try Eventing at Milchem:

Note from Western Region

Following the success of the Western Region's Try Eventing at Milchem EC last weekend, the region will be holding another Try Eventing on Sunday 16 September. There will be three classes ...

Michael Leonard Entries Reminder:

Note from Organiser

REMINDER: ENTRIES CLOSE AT NOON ON MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER The Michael Leonard 5&6 Year Old Championships, will run on the 15-16 September during the International. This is a CNC1* ...

Results from Try Eventing:

Note from Western Region

Results from the Western Region's Try Eventing at Milchem on Sunday 26 September are as follows: Beginners Pos Rider Horse 1st ...

Loughanmore Event Cancelled:

Note from Organisers

Following the course inspection at Loughanmore this morning, the very reluctant decision has been made to cancel the event. As per Rule 22.2, entries will be refunded to the ...

Ballinaclough to run 2 September:

Note from Head Office

Following the cancellation of Clyda this week due to the continued bad weather, we can now confirm that Ballinaclough, Co Waterford will now run on Sunday 2 September. The classes scheduled ...

Johnson & Perrott Land Rover International Horse Trials, Ballindenisk 13-16 September 2012:

Note from Organiser

Press Release from the Organisers of Ballindenisk We are delighted to launch the Johnson & Perrott Land Rover International Horse Trials 2012. This prestigious competition is at the top of ...

Glenpatrick Event Cancelled Kircubbin To Run:

Note from Organisers

Will competitors please note that due to the continued rain that the Glenpatrick event, due to run on Saturday 25 August, has been cancelled. As per Rule 22.2 (a) full ...

Ballindenisk International - Entries Extended:

Note from Organisers

Please note that Ballindenisk International has extended the entry deadline to its event on 12-16 September. Applications will now close at noon on Tuesday 21 August and and entries ...

Irish Equestrian Sport Has Most Successful Olympics Ever:

Note from Joe Walsh

Horse Sport Ireland Chairman Joe Walsh has said that the London Olympics were the most successful ever for Irish equestrian sport. The centre point of the success was Cian O'Connor's Bronze ...

Junior Squad Named for European Championships:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has announced the Junior Eventing Squad for the 2012 European Championships in Strzegom, Poland on 6-9 September. The squad, in alphabetical order, is as follows: ...

Corscadden Names Eventing Team for Young Riders Euro Championships:

Note from HSI

Irish Young Rider Chef d'Equipe Sally Corscadden has named her team to take part in the Eventing Championships at Malmo in Sweden this weekend. The team will line out as: Katie Nolan ...

Vesey Lodge Cancellation:

Note from Northern Region

The Northern Region would would like to clarify the situation regarding the cancellation of the Vesey Lodge event on Saturday 4 August 2012. The organisers had every intention of running ...

Young Rider Squad take Silver:

Note from Head Office

Ireland's Young Rider team took the silver medal at the European Eventing Championships in Malmo, Sweden. Lying fifth after dressage, the team of Katie Nolan, Jessica O'Driscoll, David Hannigan and Shane ...

Ballindenisk to run Michael Leonard 5&6YO Championship:

Note from Organisers

The Michael Leonard 5&6 Year Old Championships, will run on the 15-16 September during the International. This is a CNC* class restricted to 5 and 6 year old horses. Past ...

Sportsman Championship at Tattersalls:

Note from Sportsman

The Sportsmans' Two Day Championships at Tattersalls 29-30 September will provide a stand alone competition for the three Sportsmans' sections. It will also be a leg of the continuing ...

Kircubbin and Skevanish Events:

Note from Organisers

Will competitors please note that both Kircubbin (NR) 11 August and Skevanish (MR) 12 August are both still running. The Steward for Kircubbin says ground conditions are excellent as the course ...

Masterclass for 4 YO Results:

Note from Camphire

The Results of the 4 Year Old Masterclass can be found by clicking the following link: Masterclass Final Results Well done to Heidi Hamilton riding Paulank Kings River who topped ...

CAMPHIRE NATIONAL CLASSES ABANDONED - UPDATE:

Note from Organisers

Due to the deluge of rain, the Camphire National Classes have been ABANDONED. A decision on the Masterclass will be made at 12 noon. Please keep checking website for more ...

Ireland's Aoife Clark Finishes 7th in Eventing Individual Final:

Note from HSI

Dublin-born Aoife Clark added to Ireland's Eventing success at the Olympics this afternoon (Tuesday) by finishing seventh in the Individual Final. The 30 year-old, riding the bay gelding Master Crusoe, qualified ...

Irish Eventing Team Finishes 5th in Olympic Games:

Note from HSI

A superb show jumping display from Ireland's three remaining riders Aoife Clark, Joseph Murphy and Mark Kyle saw Ireland finish fifth in the team competition at the Olympic games today ...

Olympic Eventers Final Results:

Note from Head Office

Final Results are: Rider Horse Dr XC SJ Total Aoife Clark Master Crusoe 48.90 ...

Masterclass At Camphire Update:

Note from Masterclass Organisers

Masterclass at Camphire International 2012 For 4 Year Old Horses To identify Potential Competition Horses CONDITIONS: Section 1: Flatwork The horse and rider will show a 'required sequence' ...

hydeequine.com CNCP1* Series Concludes:

Note from Head Office

The final of the hydeequine.com CNCP1* Series concluded at Ballindenisk on Sunday 15 July. Now in its second year, a total of 39 horse rider combinations took part in ...

Congratulations to the Pony Eventing Squad:

Note from SL Chairman

SLR sends its congratulations to the Pony Eventing Squad and all involved in the outstanding performance at the European Championships in Fontainbleau. The entire squad and support team deserves ...

Congratulations to the Pony Eventers:

Note from Chairman

On behalf of all members of Eventing Ireland, I would like to send huge congratulations to everyone involved with the Pony Eventing Squad. It was a magnificent effort from ...

Final Results: Team Gold and Individual Gold for Pony Eventers:

Note from Head Office

Final Results: The Irish pony team have secured GOLD! Cathal has an individual Gold medal and Ana has BRONZE. Kirsty eighth, Lucy was tenth and Gavin 37th. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!!! ...

Pony Eventers - Final Results:

Note from Head Office

Final results are: Team Rider Dressage XC SJ Final Score/Pos ...

Kilguilkey House National Event Cancelled:

Note from Organisers

Due to continued extreme weather conditions over the past weeks, which has made it difficult to cut haylage, the Kilguilkey House National event, scheduled 22 July has unfortunately been cancelled. ...

Kilguilkey House International Event Cancelled:

Note from Organisers

Kilguilkey House International Event scheduled for next weekend, 21-22 July has unfortunately been cancelled. Due to extreme weather conditions over the past weeks, many areas of the new International ...

Grove Event Cancelled:

Note from Head Office

Please note that due to the continued bad weather, it is with regret that Grove has cancelled its event on Sunday 15 July. All entries will be refunded, less ...

Breeding: Important Rule Changes for ISH Studbook & ISH Show Jumping Series:

Press Release from HSI

Following a meeting last week of Horse Sport Ireland's breeding sub board, a number of significant changes to the rules of the Irish Sport Horse Studbook and the eligibility criteria ...

Host of Sponsored Classes Running this Weekend:

Note from Head Office

Seven sponsored league classes will held on Sunday 24 June, and competitors are reminded that if they want to compete in these legs that online entries close to both Monart ...

Vacant Date 16 September 2012:

Note from Head Office

Please be advised Sunday 16 September has now become a vacant date on the 2012 Eventing Ireland calendar. Under the Rules of the National Dates Committee, this date is to ...

Kilguilkey House Event Cancelled:

Note from Organiser

Will competitors please note that due to adverse weather conditions, the Kilguilkey House event running on Sunday 17 June has been cancelled. All entries will be refunded to the ...

Elliot Names Olympic Shortlist:

Note from HSI

Team Ireland Equestrian's Eventing High Performance Manager Ginny Elliot has named a shortlist of ten riders and 11 horses for Olympic selection. At present Ireland is assured of a team of ...

Army Equitation School to provide Dublin Guard of Honour for Olympic Torch

Note from HSI

THE Army Equitation School will provide a guard of honour for the Olympic torch as it is carried to the stage on Stephen's Green by Ireland's Chef de Mission for ...

Latest Sportsman Results:

Note from Sportsman

For the latest Sportsman Results click here: Sportsman League Results Please contact Linda Christie if you have any queries regarding the results on: lchristie@eircom.net ...

Win a Full Set of StudShu's:

Competition from StudShus

StudShu is a protective cover which fits over your normal studs, allowing the hoof to stand level and balanced on hard surfaces - Horsebox - substantially reducing abnormal stress on ...

Tattersalls Round Up:

Note from Tattersalls

William Fox-Pitt & Bay My Hero win the feature class, The Irish Field CCI*** at Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair in association with Horse Sport Ireland Over 17,800 visitors ...

Ireland wins Tattersalls Team Trophy, Fox-Pitt Takes 3* Victory

Note from HSI

The Irish eventing quartet of Mark Kyle, Liz Power, Mike Ryan and Camilla Speirs snatched the Dubarry Boyne Trophy from the British team as Kildare's Camilla Speirs romped home in ...

Win a Picnic Pass for Tattersalls International:

Competition

Tattersalls Picnic Competition Tattersalls International Horse Trials has very kindly given Eventing Ireland a fantastic giveaway of two picnic passes for members on Saturday 2 June. The picnic passes ...

Kircubbin Cancelled:

Note from Northern Region

Please note that due to the continuing heavy rain, the event at Kircubbin due to be held on Saturday 12 May has unfortunately been cancelled. As per Rule 22.2 all competitors ...

Land Rover Announced as Sponsors at Tattersalls:

Press Release from Tattersalls

Land Rover Announced as Sponsors Entries Close for the Tattersalls International Horse Trials in Association with Horse Sport Ireland Tattersalls today announced Land Rover as class sponsors ...

Glandoran Event Cancelled:

Note from Organiser

Will competitors please note that due to the adverse weather conditions, the Glandoran event scheduled to run on Sunday 6 May has been cancelled. As per Rule 22.2, a full refund, ...

Latest Sponsored League Results:

Note from Head Office

The results of the sponsored classes which took place over the weekend are as follows: Connollys Red Mills SuperLeague The third leg of the Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague took place ...

Five Irish Horses Finish in Rolex Kentucky Top 15:

Press Release from HSI

Five Irish-bred horses were in the top 15 ranking of the famous Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event after the finish of the competition on Sunday. The USA's Allison Springer took second ...

Don't Leave Your Horse At Home:

Commercial Note from Castle Leslie

DON'T LEAVE YOUR HORSE AT HOME! FANCY taking your horse on an Irish holiday this summer? Well you can do just that now at the luxurious Castle Leslie Estate in Co ...

Tattersalls Ireland announces The George Mernagh Memorial Bursary and Eventing Ireland Sponsorship

Tattersalls Ireland announces The George Mernagh Memorial Bursary and Eventing Ireland Sponsorship Tattersalls Ireland is pleased to announce the establishment of 'The George Mernagh Memorial Bursary' which will be ...

Vacant Date 27 May 2012:

Note from Head Office

Please be advised Sunday 27 May has now become a vacant date on the 2012 Eventing Ireland calendar. Under the Rules of the National Dates Committee, this date is to ...

Changes to Calendar:

Note from Head Office

Will competitors please note that Kircubbin (NR) will now run on Saturday 12 May. Entries can be made online by clicking the following link: Kircubbin Event . Skevanish ...

Connolly's Red Mills to Sponsor at Tattersalls 2012:

Note from Tattersalls

Tattersalls Ireland today announced Connolly's RED MILLS as new sponsors at the International Horse Trials, 31st May - 3rd June. The Kilkenny based feed company will sponsor the CCI** Under ...

Red Mills SuperLeague Latest Results:

Note from Head Office

The second leg of the Red Mills SuperLeage took place at Tyrella 2 on Saturday 14 April, which ran the first Advanced class in this 8 leg series which consists ...

Equest Pramox CNC1* U25 Series:

Note from Head Office

The first leg of the Equest Pramox CNC1* U25 Class took place at Tyrella 2 on Saturday 14 April. Congratulations to Catherine McNally and DG Lions Fort who won the class. The ...

Tredstep Junior Rider Series Results:

Note from Head Office

The second leg of the Tredstep Junior Rider took place at Tyrella 2 on Saturday 14 April. Congratulations to Caroline Marwood and Jazzin Along who were the winners of the class ...

New Chiropractic Centre to open on the Curragh:

Commercial Note from Curragh Chiropractic

New Chiropractic Centre to open on the Curragh Ally Couchman and Roma Burke are the joint forces behind "Curragh Chiropractic", a new facility based at Clunemore Lodge, just two ...

Ennis 3rd at Belton Park, Kyle Wins Advanced Class:

Press Release from HSI

Dublin's Sarah Ennis took third place at the three-star event at Belton Park in England today, riding Miriam Cunning's Irish-bred bay mare Sugar Brown Babe. Ennis finished on a score of ...

Horseware Young Horse League Results

Results of the Horseware Young Horse 5&6 Year Old and 4&5 Year Old Leagues after the Horseware One Day Event held at Dromiskin on 31 March can be found by ...

Tredstep to Sponsor CNCJ1* Series for Fourth Year:

Note from Head Office

Tredstep Ireland, producer of high quality leggings, boots and accessories, is to sponsor Eventing Ireland's popular Tredstep CNCJ1* Series for its fourth successive year. Last year saw 43 horse/rider ...

HitAir to Sponsor O/CNC2* Series:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce a new sponsor for the O/CNC2* Class for 2012. HitAir will be sponsoring a five leg series, which starts at Tyrella 1 on 7 April. ...

Equest Pramox to sponsor CNC1* U25 Series:

Note from Head Office

The Under 25 riders can look forward to a new sponsor this year as Eventing Ireland can announce that Equest Pramox will be sponsoring a five leg series - The ...

Photographers at NR Events:

Note from Northern Region

SportingImages (NI) have been appointed as official photographer for Eventing Ireland (NR) and will attend each event along with Anne Hughes (Press Photographer) to capture and supply photographs for competitors ...

Red Mills SuperLeague Results:

Note from Head Office

The Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague commenced at Ballindenisk on Sunday 18 March. Thirty-seven top horse/rider combinations took part in the first of five O/CNC2* classes. The top six on the ...

O/CNC1* At Horseware ODE 24 March:

Note from Head Office

Following the cancellation of Kircubbin, the Horseware One Day event at Dromiskin on Sunday 24 March will hold an O/CNC1* class at the event. Entries can be made by clicking the ...

Red Mills SuperLeague runs for 4th Year:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland is very pleased to announce that for the fourth year, Connolly's Red Mills will be sponsoring the Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague for 2012, which is aimed at our ...

Kircubbin Event 17th March - CANCELLED:

Note from Northern Region

The Northern Region regrets that it has had to cancel the event due to be held at Kircubbin on Saturday 17th March due to adverse weather conditions. It is hoped ...

Grove Horse Trials Announces New Class Sponsor:

Note from Grove

Grove Horse Trials are delighted to announce a new sponsor for their event on Sunday 15 July. Goresbridge Horse Sales have generously offered to sponsor the Go For Gold 4&5 ...

Possible Advanced Class at Tyrella 1:

Note from Head Office

Tyrella 1, running on 07 April, would consider running an Advanced Class subject to a minimum of 20 entries . If you are interested in competing in this ...

Camphire Goes 3* with Mike Etherington-Smith:

Press Release from HSI

The Camphire International Event in Co Waterford has announced that world-renowned course designer, Mike Etherington-Smith, will be designing a CIC3* course at Camphire for 2012, the first time the event ...

Stewards/Assistant Stewards Refresher Course:

Note from Munster Region

Assistant Stewards/Stewards Refresher Course Saturday and Sunday 17-18 March 2012 at Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill, Co Cork Munster Region will be hosting a two day course for all existing Stewards, Assistant Stewards ...

Old Court Saddlery/Airowear to sponsor CNC1* League:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce a new sponsorship class for 2012. Old Court Saddlery and Airowear will be sponsoring a new five leg CNC1* Class to be run ...

Red Mills and South Leinster Combined Training League -Final Results 2012:

Note from South Leinster

For the results of the Red Mills and South Leinster Combined Training which took place at Coilog on 4th March, please click the following link: Results of Combined Training 4th ...

Red Mills and Munster Region Combined Training League Results :

Note from Munster Region

For the results of the Red Mills and Munster Combined Training League held at Maryville Equitation Centre during February please click the following link: League Standings ...

Red Mills and South Leinster Region Combined Training Results February 26th:

Note from South Leinster

For the results of the Red Mills and South Leinster Combined Training which took place at Coilog on 26th February, please click the following link: Results of Combined Training 26th ...

Cork Sees Vital Battle for Olympic Places This Weekend:

Press Release from HSI

Ballindenisk in County Cork hosts a vital Olympic Qualifier in three day eventing this weekend. The event is the last chance for Irish riders to secure Olympic ranking points before the ...

Munster Region Volunteering Roles:

Note from Munster Region

Munster Region Volunteering Roles The Munster Region is looking for volunteers in the following areas: Assistant Stewards To assist Society Steward before and during events Willing to ...

Eventing Ireland AGM:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland held its AGM on Sunday 19 February 2012 at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix. Two Directors, having served their term, stepped down as directors at the end ...

Red Mills & Western Region Combined Training Results 19 February 2012:

Note from Western Region

For the results of the Red Mills/Western Region Combined Training which took place at Milchem EC on 19 February, please click the following link: Red Mills/Western Region Results 19 February ...

New Chairman:

Note from Chairman

At the board meeting after yesterday's AGM I was elected as Chairman of Eventing Ireland. I am most honoured to be considered for this position and will do my best ...

Red Mills and South Leinster Region Combined Training Results:

Note from South Leinster

For the results of the Red Mills/South Leinster Combined Training which took place at Coilog on 19th February, please click the following link: Results of Combined Training 19th February 2012 ...

Red Mills and Munster Region Combined Training Results 19th February:

Note from Munster

For the results and league standings of the Red Mills and Munster Combined Training which took place at Maryville on 19th February, please click the following link: Results of Combined ...

THANK YOU:

NOTE FROM CHAIRMAN

My four year term as Chairman of Eventing Ireland comes to an end at the conclusion of the AGM on Sunday next 19th February 2012. I thank the many ...

NORTHERN REGION AND EI:

Note from the Chairman

There have been historical anomalies in the relationships between NR and Eventing Ireland. These stem from the time when Northern eventing joined with eventing in the rest of Ireland to ...

MEMBERSHIPS AND REGISTRATIONS UPDATE:

Note from the Chairman

Our membership initiatives continue to produce encouraging results. Up to now Memberships and Registrations are up an average of 26% against the same day last year. Even more encouragingly, we have 47 ...

Red Mills and South Leinster Region Combined Training Results:

Note from South Leinster

For the results of the Red Mills/South Leinster Combined Training which took place at Coilog on 12th February, please click the following link: Results of Combined Training 12th February 2012 ...

List of Volunteers and Officials:

Note from Chairman

The Board has asked Alison Packman to prepare lists of available: Medical Officers, Paramedics and Ambulances Dressage and Show Jumping Judges Show Jumping and Cross Country Course Builders ...

Bid for Tickets To Badminton Horse Trials:

Note from Northern Region

The Northern Region of Eventing Ireland is delighted to support the Mossvale Arena Party's Fund raising effort, to cover their considerable expenses in supplying their "expertise" at the 2012 Equestrian ...

New Entry Prices for 2012:

Note from Head Office

The following are entry prices for the 2012 Season: Class € Entry Fee £ Entry Fee ADVANCED CLASSES ...

EI AGM Agenda:

Note from Head Office

The following notice was sent either electronically or by post to all members 18 years and over eligible to attend and vote at the Eventing Ireland AGM being held at ...

Red Mills/South Leinster Region Combined Training Results:

Note from South Leinster

For the results of the Red Mills/South Leinster Combined Training which took place at Coilog on 5 February, please click the following link: Results of Combined Training 5 February 2012 ...

National Anti-Doping Rules for All Irish Equestrian Disciplines Introduced for First Time:

Press Release from HSI

NATIONAL anti-doping rules for all equestrian disciplines have been introduced in Ireland for the first time. The new rules were passed unanimously at a board meeting of Horse Sport Ireland ...

Connemara Pony Breeders Society Announces Sponsorship for Top Placed Eventing Connemara:

Note from Head Office

The Connemara pony is one of Ireland's oldest native breeds renowned for its versatility, athleticism and disposition. In recognition of the breed, the Connemara Pony Breeders Society would like ...

South Leinster AGM:

Note from South Leinster

The South Leinster Region of Eventing Ireland held it's AGM at The Priory, Kilcullen last Thursday night, 26 January 2012. Jerome Kennedy, Chairman, expressed his appreciation to all Landowners & ...

Horse Registrations - Amendment:

Note from Chairman

The Board has decided that with immediate effect, the Owners page of a Horse/Pony Passport will be viewed by Head Office each time the animal is registered. The person shown as ...

New Venue Grant Scheme:

Note from Chairman

The Board has decided that in 2012 any applications for the €1k new venue grant will be considered by the Board on a case by case basis and on their ...

Medical Support at Events. Rule 44:

Note from Chairman

The Board has reviewed Rule 44 and related rules with regard to medical support. We have re-affirmed that a Medical Officer and/or a Paramedic, suitably qualified, are and have been ...

NR Regional Development Project 2012/2013:

Note from Northern Region

Northern Regional Development Project 2012/2013 Applications Northern Region members have an opportunity to improve the level of competition they participate in with assistance from the highly innovative Regional Development ...

Northern Region AGM Documentation:

Note from Northern Region

The Northern Region has sent documents for NR AGM to all its members via email, and these can also be downloaded by clicking the following links: Official Notice 2011 ...

New Dressage Tests for 2012:

Note from Head Office

Will competitors please note there will be three new dressage tests for 2012: Intro Test 95 (2012) replaces Test 91 Pre-Novice Test 106 (2012) replaces Test 101 Novice Test 110 (2012) replaces Test ...

Junior Team Selection 2012:

Note from Team Coach

Could all Junior Riders eligible for 2012 season and for both 2012 & 2013, that wish to be considered for selection for the Junior European Championships in 2012, please contact ...

Red Mills and South Leinster Combined Training League at Coilog:

Note from South Leinster Region

Red Mills and the South Leinster Region are once again holding their Combined Training League at Coilog for five weeks starting on Sunday February 5th 2012. There will be classes ...

Elliot Names Provisional Squad for 2012 Training:

Press Release from HSI

Team Ireland Equestrian's Eventing High Performance Manager Ginny Elliot has named a provisional squad of 12 riders and 14 horses that will participate in a squad training programme in January ...

Good News - Price Reductions 2012:

Note from Chairman

Some time ago I wrote that the Board was examining all of our pricing structures in advance of the 2012 season. I am happy to report that some courageous ...

Northern Region AGM::

Note from Northern Region

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LAMON HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB MONDAY 16TH JANUARY 2012 TO ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Eventing Ireland, ...

National and International Dates for 2012:

Note from Chairman

The National Dates Committee (NDC) has celebrated its first anniversary. We should at this time recall the trojan work done by the late Roma Kieran on national dates for ...

Notice of Annual General Meeting for the Financial Year 2011

Note from Head Office

IRISH HORSE TRIALS SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS EVENTING IRELAND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2011 AND NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given under Section ...

HSI Chairman Welcomes FEI Ruling on Compulsory Headgear for Riders:

Press Release from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland Chairman Joe Walsh has welcomed the decision by the FEI General Assembly to make riding hats compulsory at all international shows from 2013. This proposal was first ...

AGM :

Note from Chairman

AGM The Board has announced that the Society AGM will be held on Sunday 19 February 2012. ELECTIONS The following four elected directors will finish their term of office ...

2011 National Champion League Results:

Note from Chairman

The first year of this competition has concluded and I am happy to announce the results as follows: National Champion Winner Points/Info ...

End of 2011 Season:

Note from Chairman

Dear Members and Friends of Eventing Well done to all. We have happily and successfully completed another season of national eventing. Our thanks are due to our valued Landowners, ...

Horseware Sportsman B League Results:

Note from Sportsman

Results of the latest Horseware Sportsman B League after the Kilmanahan event can be found by clicking the following link: Horseware Sportsman B League Results Currently leading on 66 points ...

Horseware Sportsman B Championship League Latest Results:

Note from Sportsman

The latest results from the Horseware Sportsman B League can be found by clicking the following link: Horseware Sportsman B League Results Currently top of the leader board is Judith ...

Philips Wins at Johnson & Perrot Land Rover Int Horse Trials:

Press Release from HSI

Britain's Zara Phillips won the CIC3* competition at the Johnson and Perrot Land Rover international horse trials in Ballindenisk, Co Cork yesterday. Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's grand-daughter, rode her own 10 year-old ...

Horseware Young Horse Leagues Conclude:

Note from Head Office

The final leg of the Horseware Young Horse Leagues concluded at Lisgarvan House on Sunday 11 September. Horseware 5&6yo Young Horse League Sixty-six combinations in total competed in the 5&6 ...

Irish Narrowly Miss Out on Medals at Euro Junior Championships:

Press Release from HSI

The Irish team of Tori Dixon, Katie Moffatt, Lucca Stubington, and Angela Dennehy narrowly missed out on European Junior Eventing medals when finishing fourth at the championships in Vale Sabroso, ...

Red Mills SuperLeague Nears Conclusion:

Note from Head Office

The penultimate leg of the Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague took place at Loughanmore on Saturday 3 September. Eight competitors entered the class with Clare Abbott riding Euro Prince leading ...

Minister Launches HSI's New Online Database:

Press Release from HSI

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, launched yesterday Horse Sport Ireland's new online database, called CapallOir. The database contains records of over 320,000 horses, with some ...

Registration Initiative for Older Horses Extended:

Press Release from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has extended the deadline for the registration initiative for older horses. Under this initiative horses owners could register their yearling, two year old, three year old or ...

Horseware Sportsman B League:

Note from Sportsman Committee

A number of Sportsman riders have asked the Sportsman Committee to clarify the rule 32.7 in connection with the Horseware Sportsman B League. The Committee has confirmed that as ...

Horseware Sportsman B League Results:

Note from Sportsman Committee

The latest results of the Horseware Sportsman B League can be found by clicking the following link: Horseware Sportsman B League Results 2011 Full details of the Horseware Sportsman B ...

TRI Equestrian Series Update:

Note from Head Office

The next rounds of the TRI Equestrian Series took place at Clyda on Sunday 28 August. TRI Equestrian U25 Series Clyda was host to the eighth leg of this ten ...

hydeequine.com CNCP1* Championship held at Camphire:

Note from Head Office

Qualifiers of the very successful hydeequine.com CNCP1* League competed in the hydeequine.com CNCP1* Championship at Camphire International 21-22 August. The hydeequine.com CNCP1* Championship took place over two days, providing ...

HSI Announces Junior (U18) Eventing Squad:

Press Release from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed the six combinations that will represent Ireland at the 2011 European Junior (U18) Eventing Championships in Vale Sabroso, Portugal from 7-11 September. The squad in ...

European Championships: Nation Standings After XC:

Press Release from HSI

IRELAND MOVE UP THREE PLACES AFTER CROSS COUNTRY AT EUROPEAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS THE Irish team today (Saturday) moved up from overnight eighth to fifth place after the cross-country phase of the ...

Elliott Confirms Irish Team for European Championship:

Press Release from HSI

Team Ireland Equestrian High Performance Manager Ginny Elliot has confirmed the four combinations that will form the Irish team at the European Eventing Championships in Luhmuhlen, Germany, which begin tomorrow ...

Young Riders European Championships - Final Result

Press Release from HSI

The Young Rider team have won a silver medal at the European Championships in Blair on Sunday and David Hannigan has won an individual bronze medal. Congratulations to all. Final Unofficial ...

European Championship - Irish Results SJ:

Note from Head Office

Senior Squad Dressage Results and XC Times: Rider Horse Dr XC SJ Mark Kyle Coolio 60.4 0/0: 60.4 ...

Sponsor League Updates:

Note from Head office

The latest sponsored league updates following last weekends events are as follows: Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague The sixth leg of this eight leg series took place at Calverstown on 14 ...

European Young Rider Championships Updates:

Note from Head Office

News from the Young Riders European Championships in Blair - All horses passed the trot up! Horse Rider Dressage XC SJ ...

Craigantlet Moved to 10 September:

Note from Northern Region

Will competitors please note that Craigantlet, due to run on Saturday 27 August, has been re-scheduled to run on Saturday 10 September. As per Rule 22.1, all online entry ...

HSI Confirms Young Rider Championship Squad:

Press Release from HSI

HORSE Sport Ireland has confirmed the combinations to represent Ireland in the Young Rider (Under 21) Eventing Championships which will take place at Blair Castle from 18-21 August. The Squad in ...

Results of Try Eventing at Dartfield:

Note from Western Region

The "Try Eventing" at Dartfield on Monday 8 August was a huge success with 60 competitors taking part. It was an evening event so all hands were on board to ...

hydeequine.com Championship Update:

Note from Head Office

Competitors who successfully completed one leg of the hydeequine.com CNCP1* League will now be eligible to compete at the hydeequine.com Championship taking place at Camphire International. Online entries close at noon ...

Orlaith Ennis RIP :

Note from Chairman

The Board notes with sadness the death of Orlaith Ennis. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family. Funeral arrangements are published below JFW 9 August 2011 Funeral Arrangements Removal tomorrow, ...

Entries to Camphire International Extended to Wednesday 10 August:

Note from Head Office

Due to delays in processing registrations and in response to requests from competitiors, the closing of entries for Camphire International have been extended to noon Wednesday 10 August 2011 ...

Sponsorship Updates :

Note from Head Office

It was another busy weekend for our sponsors which saw six different leagues take place across the three venues. Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague Monart was host to the fifth leg ...

Senior Squad Named for European Championships:

Press Release from HSI

Team Ireland Equestrian Eventing High Performance Manger Ginny Elliot has named the Irish squad for the European Eventing Championships which will take place in Luhmuhlen in Germany from August 25th ...

Ireland's Pony Eventers Win Team Silver and Individual Bronze:

Press Release from HSI

Ireland's Eventing pony team added another team silver and an individual bronze to their country's medal haul at the European Pony Championships in Jaskowo, Poland yesterday. Lying in overnight third place ...

Pony European Championships: Medals for the Team!:

Note from Head Office

Show Jumping has begun in Poland today (Sunday) Meghan and Netown Westie have gone clear and finished on a total of 85.70. Lucy has had 8 faults, Daniel 28 faults. ...

Pony Eventing Squad Prepares for FEI European Pony Championships:

Note from Head Office

The Pony Eventing Squad are currently preparing for action at the FEI European Pony Championships in Jaszkowo, Poland. The action begins with dressage taking place tomorrow (28 July). ...

Sponsor League Updates:

Note from Head Office

hydeequine.com CNCP1* League The hydeequine.com CNCP1* League draws to a conclusion on 31 July at Ballindenisk. With 44 competitors taking part during the series, it is Eliza Hancock riding ...

Horseware Ireland Sponsors Sportsman B League Championship :

Note from Sportsman

Horseware Ireland is pleased to announce their continued support of Eventing Ireland through their sponsorship of the new Horseware Sportsman B League Championship. The Championship, which will run throughout the ...

Budget 2011:

Note from Chairman

The budget for the current Financial Year may be found by clicking the following link: Budget 2011 Kind regards J F Wright Chairman 22 July 2011 ...

Entry Fees :

Note from Chairman

The Board feels that it will be helpful to explain the role of the Society in the collecting of entry fees. We gladly facilitate our members and our valued landowners and ...

National Dates Committee:

Note from Chairman

At its meeting on 19 July, the Board unanimously elected Jessica Harrington as the Chairman of the Dates Team. The Chairman of this team until her death was Roam Kieran to ...

Day Tickets Reduced to €5/£5:

Note from Chairman

The Board has decided to further reduce the price of day tickets for events being run after 1 August 2011 to the end of the season: Member Day Ticket ...

Follow EI on Facebook and win a Waterboy Portable Utility Washer:

Note from Head Office

You can now follow Eventing Ireland on Facebook and Waterboy has very kindly offered one lucky Eventing Ireland Facebook follower a Waterboy 40 litre Portable Utility Washer, worth €300. The Waterboy ...

Sponsor League Updates:

Note from Head Office

The Grove event on Sunday 17 July was host to three sponsor classes, Connollys Red Mills SuperLeague and The Horseware Young Horse League 5&6 Year Olds and The Horseware Young ...

Tullylish Event Moved to 6 August:

Note from Head Office

Will competitors please note the Tullylish Event, orginally scheduled to run on Saturday 20 August, has now been moved to Saturday 6 August. Entries can be made online by clicking the ...

Fernhill and Sportsfield Perpetual Challenge Trophy:

Note from Sponsors

Fernhill Sports Horses (Carol Gee) and Sportsfield Horses (Paul Donovan) have very generously donated a perpetual trophy to be given away each year at Grove One Day Event. This ...

Sponsored League Updates:

Note from Head Office

hydeequine.com CNCP* Series Clyda's event on Saturday 9 July saw the 6th leg of the hydeequine.com CNCP* Series take place. Eliza Hancock riding Comical Con were ...

Northern Region to Run Pony C Classes:

Note from Northern Region

The Northern Region will be trialling Pony C classes at certain Autumn Events. All Pony C combinations must be assessed prior to competing. Further information on Northern Region assessment days will ...

Vacant Date: Saturday 6 August:

Note from Head Office

The Finvoy CNC1* event scheduled to run on Saturday 6 August has been cancelled. Venues interested in running a CNC1* event on this date should complete the form by clicking the ...

Sponsored League Result Updates:

Note from Head Office

It was a busy weekend for sponsored classes which saw the Horseware 5&6 yo and 4&5 yo classes being held in Monart and the Tredstep Junior Rider Series and hydeequine.com ...

HSI Mare Inspections Announced:

Press Release from HSI

HORSE Sport Ireland has announced the details of the autumn 2011 mare inspections for the Irish Sport Horse and Irish Draught Horse Studbooks. The inspections will take place throughout September. Horse ...

Finvoy Event Cancelled:

Note from Head Office

Please note that the Finvoy Event, due to run on Saturday 6 August has been cancelled. The Northern Region is considering a replacement for this date and more ...

Discounted Membership & Registration for New or Lapsed Members Under 25:

Note from Chairman

Eventing Ireland is once again offering discounted membership for new or lapsed members and this year it has extended the offer to U25's. New or lapsed members will benefit ...

Applications to run Home Internationals in 2012:

Note from Head Office

In order for the Board to consider Home International Applications at the July Board Meeting, we are now inviting outline applications for 2012 Home Internationals. The Outline Applications should ...

Appreciation - Roma Kieran:

By David Lee

We all knew Roma in so many different ways and looked to her for so many different things. She was always there to take a phone call, organise anything and ...

Day Ticket Membership Offer - Reminder:

Note from Head Office

As the season is now well under way, members and non-members alike are reminded that Day Ticket Membership is available for ALL riders. Day Ticket Memberships enable a rider to compete ...

HSI Announces Pony Eventing Squad:

Press Release from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed the Pony Eventing squad for the 2011 European Championships in Jaskowo, Poland from 26-31 July 2011. The Pony Eventing squad in alphabetical order is: ...

National Champion League Update:

Note from Head Office

Twenty-two events have now been completed this season and the latest League Table for the National Champion Catagories have been published. Sarah Ennis is topping the tables for Leading ...

Vacant Date on Sunday 21 August:

Note from Head Office

The Flowerhill CNC1* event scheduled to run on Sunday 21 August has been cancelled. Venues interested in running a CNC1* event on this date should complete the form by ...

Tattersalls International Final Results:

Note from Tattersalls

History was made today at Tattersalls in the world of international horse trials as William Fox-Pitt won all three senior international classes taking home the trophies for the CCI*, CCI** ...

Fox Pitt First, Doherty Fourth at Finish of Tattersalls 3*:

Press Release from HSI

DESPITE incurring two time faults in the final show jumping phase of Tattersalls three-star event at Co. Meath today (Sunday) British Olympic medallist William Fox-Pitt held onto his lead with ...

Tattersalls International Horse Trials Daily Update:

Update from Tattersalls

Listen Live to the action at Tattersalls by clicking the following link: Tattersalls Live Broadcast FOX-PITT HOLDS LEAD IN THREE-STAR, DOHERTY MOVES UP TO FOURTH The crowds flocked ...

Dunany Event Cancelled:

Note from Organisers

Due to poor ground conditions, the Dunany event due to run on Saturday 11 June has been cancelled. All entries will be refunded less any card charges, as per Eventing Ireland ...

TRI Equestrian Spring Series Concludes:

Note from Head Office

Perly Doyle Wins Spring Intro Series Perly Doyle, riding her own Shanco Lad was the winner of the inaugural TRI Equestrian Intro Spring Series 2011. The ...

Home International Grants:

Note from Chairman

The Board has allocated a home international grant fund of €30,000 for 2011 as follows. Venue Grant Allocated Ballinacoola €5000 ...

Appointments by Board:

Note from Chairman

Alison Packman has been appointed Administration Manager of the Society with effect from 15 April 2011. Alison will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Administration of the Society. She ...

Breeding Task Force Report:

Note from Chairman

I am delighted to announce that the Eventing Ireland Breeding Task Force Report was launched yesterday at a Press Reception in Kildare. The report, known as the Reid Report, is ...

Team Managers Appointed for Junior & Young Rider Squads:

Press Release from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has announced the Team Managers for the Junior and Young Rider Eventing Squads. Sally Corscadden will be the Team Manager and Chef d'Equipe for the young rider squad ...

TRI Equestrian Spring Leagues Near Conclusion:

Note from Head Office

The TRI Equestrian Spring Series for the Pre-Novice and Intro classes have just two legs left to run with the next leg taking place at Lisgarvan House on Sunday 24 ...

Tyrella 2 Event Report:

Note from Northern Region

Katie O'Sullivan, riding her Cavalier Royale- bred 12 year old gelding, Shannondale Q, won the top CNC3* competition at Tyrella 2 after adding just 4 cross country time penalties to ...

Nine Irish Riders to Compete at Badminton 4* Event:

Press Release from HSI

Next week (21 April) a total of nine Irish riders with ten horses will line out for one of the world's most prestigious sporting events, the four-star Badminton Horse Trials ...

Horseware Young Horse Leagues Latest Results:

Note from Head Office

The second leg of the Horseware 5&6 YO Pre-Novice and Horseware 4&5 YO Intro classes took place at Tyrella 1 on Saturday 9 April. Horseware 5&6 YO Pre-Novice League Sarah ...

Try Eventing at Kilguilkey Results:

Note from Head Office

Results from the Try Eventing competition at Kilgiulkey held on Saturday 9 April 2011 can be downloaded by clicking the link below: ...

Try Eventing at Ballindenisk Results:

Note from Head Office

The results of the Try Eventing competition at Ballindenisk held on Sunday 10 April can be downloaded by clicking the link below: ...

Junior High Performance Programme & Expressions of Interest:

Note from HSI

JUNIOR HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME HSI have received a lot of feedback in relation to the recent update regarding the Junior squad selection criteria. Most of this focused on ...

Try Eventing:

Note from Chairman

The Try Eventing figures for this weekend are very encouraging. Two Try Eventing competitions are scheduled, Saturday at Kilguilkey House and Sunday at Ballindenisk, both in County Cork. We appreciate ...

Update on VIPS 2011:

Note from Declan Wrynn

Under the VIPS 2011, the Munster Region has granted money to Ballinaclough to build a new CNC2* track. The work has already been completed and the first competition took ...

Reminder to Riders Competing at Internationals:

Note from International Administrator

This is a reminder to all Irish competitors intending to enter any of the Home Internationals. You must pay your €5 international application fee to ensure eligibility before you ...

Tredstep Junior Rider Series:

Note from Head Office

Two Tredstep Junior Rider Series legs took place this weekend at Dromiskin 2 and Gurteen 1. The Dromiskin leg was won by Hannah Dunbar riding Kilcorban Soloman with a ...

hydeequine.com CNCP* League Results:

Note from Head Office

The second leg of the hydeequine.com CNCP* class was completed at Gurteen College yesterday. Nine competitors braved it out in the inclimant weather conditions but it was Donnacha O'Brien ...

Horseware Leagues:

Note from Head Office

The first of the Horseware 5&6 Year Old Novice and Horseware 4&5 Year Old Pre-Novice Leagues will take place at Dromiskin on Saturday 2 April, hosted by Tom McGuinness, with ...

Tredstep Junior Series Kicks Off this Weekend:

Note from Head Office

The 2011 Tredstep Junior Rider Series kicks off with two legs of its 10 leg series this weekend at Dromiskin on Saturday 2 April and Gurteen on Sunday 3 April. ...

Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague Results:

Note from Head Office

The Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague kicked off at Ballindenisk on Sunday 27 March. Twenty competitors took part in the Open Intermediate opening leg of the 8 leg series. ...

Try Eventing at Ballindenisk:

Note from Head Office

Ballindenisk will be holding its second Try Eventing day on Sunday 10 April. These competitions will be comprised of a dressage test followed by a jumping test after an interval of ...

Honorary Treasurer:

Note from Chairman

The Board is pleased to announce that Mr Paul Coady has been elected to the position of Honorary Treasurer to the Society. This is a very important role in the management ...

Try Eventing at Kilguilkey House:

Note from Head Office

Kilguilkey House will be holding a Try Eventing day on Saturday 9 April. Classes range from Pre-Intro, Intro, Pre-Novice and Novice with sections for senior and junior riders. There will ...

Irish Eventers Accepted to Compete at Badminton Horse Trials:

Press Release from HSI

Badminton Horse Trials has the biggest spectator attendance of any annual sporting event in the UK, attracting over 250,000 visitors. This year eight Irish riders have been accepted for the ...

Principles of Cross Country:

Note from Sportsman

John Watsons "Principles of Cross-Country" At the recent Sportsman Training weekend in Barnadown John Watson, whose credentials need no introduction to any Eventing audience Worldwide, was kind ...

Try Eventing at Kilguilkey House:

Note from Head Office

Kilguilkey House will be holding a Try Eventing day on Saturday 9 April. Try Eventing Classes will be: Pre-Intro Intro Pre-Novice The Novice Class will not be part of ...

Venue Improvement Scheme 2011:

Note from Declan Wrynn

Venue Improvement Scheme 2011 The Venue Improvement Scheme (VIPS) is running again in 2011 and regions are currently busy preparing applications for this funding. The funding is made ...

hydeequine.com Sponsors Pony B League:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce a new sponsor for 2011. Hyde Equine, a competition, training and livery yard near Glanmire, Co Cork will be sponsoring a new league ...

Connolly's Red Mills to Sponsor SuperLeague for Third Year:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland is very pleased to announce that for the third year, Connolly's Red Mills will be sponsoring the SuperLeague for 2011, which is aimed at our top horse and ...

Launch of Eventing Ireland Bulletin:

Note from Chairman

When we announced in 2010 the discontinuation of the glossy Eventing Ireland Schedule we promised to replace it with a publication that would cost the Society very little and would ...

National Champions:

Note from Chairman

I am delighted to announce the introduction of a National Champion League for 2011. A National Champion will be decided under each of the following Categories: Leading ...

Try Eventing at Ballindenisk 6 March:

Note from Chairman

I was as Ballindenisk yesterday for the launch of their Try Eventing Series. We had 44 entries, most of which were not members of the Society. I spoke to most ...

Coilog Combined Training Results 6 March:

Note from South Leinster

Results of the Combined Training held at Coilog can be found by clicking the following link: Coilog Combined Training Results 6 March 2011 Thanks go to all of the competitors ...

TRI Equestrian Sponsors Inaugural U25 CNC1* Series:

Note from Head Office

TRI EQUESTRIAN SPONSOR INAUGURAL EVENTING IRELAND U25 CNC1* SERIES TRI Equestrian is to sponsor the brand new U25 Series, introduced by Eventing Ireland this year due to rider demand. ...

TRI Equestrian Sponsor EI Pre-Novice and Intro Series:

Note from Head Office

TRI EQUESTRIAN SPONSOR EVENTING IRELAND PRE-NOVICE AND INTRO SPRING AND AUTUMN SERIES TRI Equestrian has confirmed it will continue to sponsor the Pre-Novice and Intro Series in 2011. ...

Northern Regional Development Project 2011/2012 Applications:

Note from Northern Region

Northern Region members have an opportunity to improve the level of competition they participate at with assistance from the highly innovative Regional Development Project, (RDP). In association with Sport NI, this ...

Sportsman Training Weekend:

Note from Sportsman

SPORTSMAN TRAINING WEEKEND 26-27 February 21 Sportsman with 23 horses descended from all corners of the country on Maurice and Flick Cousins superb facility at Barnadown, Co. Wexford ...

Final Results of the Red Mills Combined Training at Maryville:

Note from Munster Region

The Red Mills Combined Training at Maryville saw 64 horse/rider combinations taking part over the past 3 weeks. Geisla Holstein was once again judging the novice class and offering ...

Final Results of Red Mills Combined Training at Coilog:

Note from SL Region

The Red Mills Combined Training at Coilog has been an outstanding success with 198 horse/rider combinations taking part over the past 4 weeks. 101 riders entered for the final ...

2011 Rule Changes:

Note from Rules Committee

Will all members please see below the following Eventing Ireland Rule Changes for 2011. Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are familiar with the rules before ...

The Monart Sale of Select Event Horses:

Commercial Note from Monart

Monart are delighted to announce that Olympic and World Silver medalist Clayton Fredericks has joined the team at Monart for the Select Sale of Event Horses which will be held ...

HSI Statement on Horse Welfare:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has issued the following statement in response to international coverage of Horse welfare issues in Ireland. THERE IS AN ISSUE, BUT IT MUST BE PUT IN CONTEXT ...

HSI Silver Spurs 2011 Formally Launched:

Note from HSI

HORSE Sport Ireland and Dressage Ireland have announced details of the HSI Silver Spurs 2011. The scheme, which is funded by Horse Sport Ireland and organised by Dressage Ireland, aims ...

Medical Armband Reminder:

Note from Head Office

Will all competitors please ensure that your medical card information is up-to-date and all emergency contact numbers are correct before you start competing this season. If your medical ...

Honorary Treasurer Vacancy:

Note from Head Office

Honorary Treasurer - Vacancy We sincerely thank John Lyttle for his attentive and substantial contribution to Eventing Ireland's financial management over the last two years. The post of Honorary Treasurer ...

TRY EVENTING Membership Initiatives:

Note from Chairman

The Board has introduced a set of initiatives for existing and new members under the concept TRY EVENTING . We are aiming to attract new members to our ...

Junior Eventing High Performance Meeting - POSTPONED

Note from HSI

The Junior Eventing High Performance Information Meeting which was due to be held in HORSE SPORT IRELAND on Friday 25 February 2011 at 3pm has been postponed until further ...

AGM/Elections:

Note from Secretary to the Board

At the AGM held yesterday at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix two vacancies on the Board were created by the retirement of Marion Donegan and Ada Matheson, both of whom ...

Over 120 Riders Competing in Combined Training This Weekend:

Note from Head Office

OVER 120 HORSE/RIDER COMBINATIONS COMPETING AT CONNOLLY'S RED MILLS/EVENTING IRELAND COMBINED TRAINING THIS WEEKEND! With the start of the eventing season just 5 weeks away, riders are getting a ...

South Leinster Region Awards :

Note from SL Region

The South Leinster Region Awards were presented at the AGM on Thursday 27 January. The Advanced, Intermediate, Novice and Diana Gilna winners were presented with rugs. The Young Rider, ...

Silver Spurs 2011:

Note from Dressage Ireland

Horse Sport Ireland Silver Spurs 2011 - a New Approach! The Silver Spurs is a scheme, sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland and organised by Dressage Ireland, which aims ...

Reminder-South Leinster Combined Training starts Sunday February 6th

Note from South Leinster Region

The Red Mills sponsored South Leinster Combined Training League starts this coming Sunday February 6th at Coilog Equestrian Centre, Kilmeague, Naas, County Kildare. There are classes for all levels and ...

New offers galore at the Tattersalls Festival 2011!

Note from Tattersalls

New offers of special tickets, the opportunity to camp on site, Saturday night fun at the famous Tattersalls barbecue or a day in style in the magnificent Moscow Flyer Pavilion ...

Eventing Ireland Stewards Course:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland held a Stewards Course at Tattersalls on Sunday 16 January with British Eventing's Jonathan Clissold (FEI TD and CD, BE National Technical Adviser and Course Builder and National ...

AIRC and EI Produce Joint Hat Tag:

Note from Head Office

The AIRC and Eventing Ireland have worked together to produce a joint Hat Tag. This means members of either Society or both will only need to have their hat ...

Stewards Course Update:

Note from Chairman

I am delighted to say that the Stewards Course being held at Tattersalls on Sunday 16 January with Jonathan Clissold is running and is fully booked. A total of 48 candidates ...

Connolly's Red Mills Sponsor Spring Combined Training:

Note from Head Office

CONNOLLY'S RED MILLS TO SPONSOR EVENTING IRELAND SPRING COMBINED TRAINING Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce that Connolly's Red Mills has agreed to sponsor regional pre-season combined training leagues ...

Grange Farm X Country:

Commercial Note from Grange Farm

LEARN, PRACTICE & PERFECT YOUR SKILLS GRANGE FARM X-COUNTRY Drumlargan Kilcock Co Meath Tel: 086 2398 789 Email: b.sal@iolfree.ie Sally Corscadden HSI Coach, ...

EI AGM:

Note from Head Office

The following notices were sent either electronically or by post to all members 18 years and over eligible to attend and vote at the Eventing Ireland AGM being held at ...

Attention Event Organisers - VIPS 2011:

Note from VIPS Team

VIPS 2011 Application Eventing Ireland is inviting applications from Event Organisers/Landowners for the VIPS 2011 Grant Scheme. Details can be found by downloading the following document VIPS ...

Lt.Colonel Ronnie MacMahon:

An Appreciation by Eventing Ireland

Lt.Colonel Ronnie MacMahon: An Appreciation by Eventing Ireland The whole equestrian world, especially here in Ireland, has been deeply saddened by the death of Lt. Colonel Ronnie MacMahon. ...

The Late Lt Col Ronnie MacMahon:

Note from Chairman

Eventing Ireland is very sad to note the passing of Lt. Col. Ronnie MacMahon who died on Saturday evening after a short illness. We extend our sympathies to his wife Judy ...

Tattersalls Ireland Elite Event Horse Sale 2011:

Note from Tattersalls

Tattersalls Ireland Elite Event Horse Sale: New dates for 2011 announced Tattersalls Ireland is delighted to announce that the renewal of their newly established Event Horse Sale will ...

National and Home International Dates for 2011:

Note from Chairman

The National Dates Team had its well attended meeting of Organisers and Land Owners on Thursday 18 November and has now published the list of dates for the 2011 Season. ...

Notice of Annual General Meeting For the Financial Year 2010:

Note from Head Office

IRISH HORSE TRIALS SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS EVENTING IRELAND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2010 AND NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given under Section ...

Stewards Refresher/Training Course:

Note from Chairman

The weather has been very kind to us during the 2010 season, so we were probably due a bad weekend. It was a unfortunate that Jonathan Clissold, who was leading the ...

Update on Stewards Course:

Note from Head Office

We now have 36 stewards and potential stewards registered for the Jonathan Clissold Stewards Course taking place at Tattersalls on Sunday 28 November. If you are interested in becoming ...

Stewards Course with Jonathan Clissold:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland, in conjunction with Equestrian Skillnet, has arranged a Stewards Course with British Eventing's Jonathan Clissold which is taking place at Tattersalls on Sunday 16 January 2011, commencing at ...

New Events Grants Scheme 2011 to 2013:

Note from Chairman

In 2008 we launched a three-year scheme to encourage new national Venues. Under the scheme a new event was paid €1000 each time it ran. This was a ...

Review of Managment Structures of EI:

Note from Chairman

The Board has now arrived at the implementation stage after an 8 month study of our management and operating practices. The final Report, from David Stone and Karen Gray of Administration ...

Costs of Eventing to Members of EI:

Note from Chairman

I have been away on holiday and so I am behind time in briefing you on developments and initiatives we are taking in an attempt to improve our service to ...

Northern Region Annual Awards:

Note from Northern Region

The Northern Region have announced their Annual Awards, rugs are presented to horses registered in the Northern Region with highest places at Northern Region One Day Events, the following are ...

Provisional Notice Northern Region AGM:

Note from Northern Region

The Eventing Ireland Northern Region AGM will take place on 6th December 2010 at Lamon Hotel and Country Club, commencing at 8pm. Guest speaker this year will be Mr Martin ...

Sherelle Duke Bursaries:

Note from Miriam Duke

After another successful year we are looking for new candidates for our final year of the Sherelle Duke Bursary. If you are between 15-25 years old seeking first class training, committed ...

Ireland Wins Top Breeding Title at World Championships:

Press Release from HSI

In a major boost for sport horse breeding in Ireland, the Irish Sport Horse Studbook on Sunday topped the list of Studbooks at the World Breeding Championships for young event ...

Le Lions D'Angers 20th - 24th October

Note from Head Office

The International Six and Seven Year old Championships began in Le Lion on Wednesday 20th October with the first horse inspection. All the Irish horses that travelled to the event ...

Gurteen Rounds Off the Season:

Note from Head Office

The distinct winter chill in the air didn't stop competitors travelling to Gurteen College in Ballingarry for the final event of the season on Sunday 17 October. There was ...

TRI-umphant victories for Trainer and Pupil!:

Note from Head Office

Franny Younghusband riding Flowerhill Cazmir was topping the leaderboard when she went to Gurteen in an effort to secure her victory in the TRI Equestrian Pre-Novice Series. ...

Cara Nagle is Forans Young Rider Series Winner:

Note from Head Office

The final of the Foran's Young Rider Series took place at Gurteen College on Sunday 17 October. Unfortunately, Rebecca Dunlea riding Cashelane Captain , who were lying in ...

Sportsman Final League Results:

Note from Sportsman

For the final results of the Sportsman League, please click the following link: ...

TRI Intro and Pre-Novice Series Nears Conclusion:

Note from Head Office

The TRI Intro and Pre-Novice Series will conclude at Gurteen College on Sunday 17 October, and the results are extremely close. In the TRI Pre-Novice Series, Frances Younghusband on Flowerhill ...

Forans Young Rider Series Concluding at Gurteen:

Note from Head Office

There is just one leg left in the Foran's Young Rider Series, which will conclude at Gurteen College on Sunday 17 October, and the overall winner is still undecided. Rebecca Dunlea ...

National Dates Team:

Note From Chairman

The setting-up of this sub-Committee of the Board has now been completed. This Group is responsible for the setting of National Dates. The first meeting of the Team ...

Tredstep Junior Rider Series 2010 Concluded:

Note from Head Office

In its second year, the Tredstep Junior Rider Series saw 67 horse/rider combinations take part in the 12 leg series which started in Ballindenisk in March, culminating in the final ...

WEG Update: Ireland Advance to 6th After XC

Note from HSI

A drama-filled day on the world championship cross country course at Lexington, Kentucky, saw Ireland lose two riders to elimination, but sterling performances from Captain Geoff Curran and Sam Watson ...

Elliot Names Irish Eventing Team for Olympic Qualifying Competition WEG:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland's High Performance Manager Ginny Elliot has named the four combinations to make up the Irish team for the eventing world championships at the World Equestrian Games in ...

The Underdog Wins Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague for 2nd Year:

Note from Head Office

The Underdog , owned by Nuala McDonald, retained the Connolly's Red Mills Super League Championship Title for 2010 but this year with Nicola Ennis at the reins. With the ...

New Fences for Gurteen:

Note from Head of Stewards

Following on from a site visit last week, John Swanton - EI Head of Stewards - has reported that Gurteen's new course designer/builder, Sam Deverell, has worked hard at the ...

HSI Announces a Special Bonus and Inward Buyer Scheme for Eventing Sale:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) will fund a special one-off bonus payment of €25,000 if a horse purchased at the upcoming Goresbridge eventing sale at Monart on November 11 subsequently wins ...

WEG: Ireland Loses One Eventing Horse to Injury:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed that Elizabeth Power's horse Kilpatrick River will not be able to compete at the World Equestrian Games next week due to an injury. The ...

Ballindenisk International:

Quotes About The Event

Ballindenisk International was held from 15-19 September. Below are just a handful of quotes from those who attended the event: "The competition has been a great occasion. I have heard ...

Ballindenisk International Round Up:

Note from Organisers

Today (Sunday 19 September) was the final day of the Ballindenisk International Horse Trials. The competition started on Thursday with six international eventing classes: CCI3*, CIC3*, CCI2*, CIC2*, CCI1*, CCIJ1* ...

Review of Lisgarvan House:

Note from Head Office

In the beautiful surroundings of Ballon, Co Carlow, Lisgarvan House was host to 166 entries on Saturday 11 September, along with four combined training classes for those wanting last minute ...

Two Events To Go in TRI Series:

Note from Head Office

There are just two events left in the inaugural TRI Intro and Pre-Novice Series, which will take place at Clyda on 10 October and Gurteen on 17 October. The ...

National Dates Team:

Note from Chairman

The Board has decided to create a sub-Committee to manage the affiliation of national events and the agreeing of national competition dates. This most important task has for very many ...

Glandoran Overview:

Note from Head Office

The ground conditions were good and although the weather was inclement, it set the challenge for 159 entries at Glandoran on Sunday 5 September. The track, originally built in ...

Kilmanahan to Host Two Sponsor Finals:

Note from Head Office

The Kilmanahan event on 26 September will host two finals of our Sponsorship Classes, courtesy of landowners John and Colette Hughes. The concluding leg of the Connolly's Red ...

Sophie Storms to Victory at Loughanmore:

Note from Northern Region

Twelve year old Scarva girl, Sophie Buller, proved that she is a 'chip off the old block' when she stormed to victory in the CNCP* class onboard her mother's ...

Curran Finishes in Top 20 at Burghley

Note from HSI

Army rider Capt. Geoff Curran finished in 17th place on Sunday at Burghley Horse Trials in Britain, after completing all three phases successfully with the Irish-bred gelding The Jump ...

Ballindenisk International Update:

Note from Organisers

The Organisers have confirmed the entire track for the Ballindenisk International Horse Trials taking place from 15-19 September has been aera-vated, in addition, a 1.5 million litre water reservoir, dug ...

Tattersalls Ireland Elite Event Horse Sale:

Note from Tattersalls

At the conclusion of the inaugural Tattersalls Ireland Event Horse Sale, Managing Director George Mernagh said: "This week there has been widespread positive feedback on both the concept and format ...

Ennis Claims Horseware 4&5YO Championship Win:

Note from Head Office

The sun shone on Sarah Ennis as she rode into first place on Alice Kehoe's home bred five year old Westwinds Hercules , (sired by Ramiro B, out of ...

Five Irish Top Tens at Blair:

Note from HSI

Irish riders accounted for five top ten places at the Blair Castle Horse Trials in Scotland, which finished Sunday 29 August. And at Ireland's new international three-day event at Camphire ...

Results and Photographs from Sportsman 2 Day Event at Tattersalls:

Note from Sportsman

Please click the following link to see results and photographs from the Sportsman 2 Day Event at Tattersalls sponsored by Waterboy Horsewash and JRD Developments: ...

Camphire makes International Debut This Weekend:

Note from HSI

With just under 150 entrants, Camphire in Co Waterford makes its early awaited debut this weekend as a new Irish international event. Set in beautiful countryside on the banks of the ...

Ballindenisk CIC2* 17-19 September:

Note from Chairman

Due to demand, Ballindenisk has decided to run a CIC2* alongside the CCI in September. The provisional dates are Dressage Friday 17th; X-C Saturday 18th and Showjumping Sunday 19th. Closing date ...

End of Season Recession Busting Day Ticket Reductions:

Note from Head Office

As from 27 August , Eventing Ireland will reduce its day ticket membership for the rest of the 2010 season. Therefore, members or non-members who wish to give ...

Leo strikes right note at Kircubbin:

Note from Northern Region

Kircubbin was the setting for the latest Eventing Ireland (NR) Event, hosted by Eamon and Karen O'Flynn where the course was dramatically different to that of the earlier Event in ...

Elliot will Confirm Final WEG Selection after Highclere:

Note from HSI

EVENTING - ELLIOT WILL CONFIRM FINAL WEG SELECTION AFTER HIGHCLERE EVENT ON AUGUST 30 HORSE Sport Ireland's High Performance Manager Ginny Elliot has confirmed that she will announce the final five ...

Tattersalls 21-22 August Programme:

Note from Head Office

To download a copy of the dressage times/competitor information in the Tattersalls 21-22 August Programme, please click the link below: ...

Ireland 4th in Junior Euro Championship:

Note from HSI

Sunday's show jumping phase at the final day of the FEI Junior European Eventing Championships in Bad Segeberg, Germany, saw the Irish team hold on to its overnight fourth place ...

Rider Feedback on Air Jacket:

Note from Sue Shortt

The FEI has requested feedback from riders on Air Jackets. If you wear one of these jackets, please could you answer the following questions and send your response directly ...

Reminder Camphire National Entries Close 19 August:

Note from Organiser

Will competitiors please note that entries for the Pre-Novice National Classes close at Noon on Thursday 19 August. The classes are Pre-Novice and the Horseware 4&5 Year Old Championship ...

Murphy Dominates at Ballyvannon:

Note from Northern Region

Prince Charles, Tony Blair and Barak Obama were all seen at Ballyvannon - the latest venue for the Eventing Ireland's (Northern Region) competition. The venue, outside Crumlin, owned by the ...

Win an EQUILIBRIUM Therapy Massage Pad!

Competition from Equilibrium

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HSI Announces Junior Eventing Team:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed the Junior Eventing team for the 2010 European Championships in Bad Segeberg in Germany from 18 - 22 August. The Junior Eventing team in alphabetical order ...

Event Programmes:

Note from Chairman

Starting this week we intend to make programmes for each national event available online for printing from the website. For events in ROI the programme will be available pm Thursdays. ...

31 Eventers Abroad this Weekend:

Note from HSI

A total of 31 Irish eventing riders will compete at one, two and three star level in Hartpury, Great Britain this weekend, one of the largest contingents seen at a ...

EI Members Discount with Irish Ferries Freight

Note from Chairman

Alison has already given you information about the above new Scheme (see below). We are not able to give you precise freight rates, you must telephone +353 (0) 818 22 1560 ...

Ballindenisk Review:

Note from Head Office

Despite the summer holidays, 227 horses were entered into Ballindenisk's third national event this year, which took place on 1 August. A total of 18 Competitors took part in ...

Round up of Kilguilkey House:

Note from Head Office

With its second Eventing Ireland event in 6 weeks, Kilguilkey House ensured riders had a change of scenery when they reversed the track and added some new obstacles cross country. ...

Training Blitz at Ballinaclough:

Note from Munster Region

A Four Day Training Blitz in show jumping and flat work is being held at Ballinaclogh, Tramore on 17-20 August - a great opportunity for last minute training for Camphire. Two ...

Sportsman League Results:

Note from Sportsman

The latest Sportsman League results following the event in Ballindenisk on 1 August can be found by clicking the link below: ...

Ballyvannon New Date:

Note from Head Office

BALLYVANNON EVENT Will competitors please note that the Ballyvannon Event, due to be held on 7 August has now been rescheduled to 14 August. Entries can be made ...

O'Brien Wins European Pony Bronze Medal:

Note from HSI

Sarah O'Brien, 15 year-old daughter of racehorse trainer Aidan O'Brien today (Sunday) won the individual Bronze Medal at the European Pony Eventing Championships at Bishop Burton in England. Sarah repeated the ...

FEI European Pony Championships 2010:

Note from Head Office

The FEI Pony Championships commenced with the dressage phase this afternoon at Bishop Burton College, UK and will conclude on Sunday 1 August. Rider ...

Camphire International Vaccinations Reminder:

Note from Organiser

Will competitors please note the following regarding horse vaccinations: 1. All horses intending to participate in FEI competition must have at least received an initial primary course of two vaccinations, ...

Hannigan 9th in European Young Rider Championship:

Note from HSI

YOUNG RIDER EVENTING RESULTS: CH-EU-P C/D/S BISHOP BURTON GREAT BRITAIN JULY 27-AUGUST 1, 2010 FEI EUROPEAN YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS Pardubice, Czech Republic INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday 1 August 2010 1) TREEFERS; Emily Parker (GBR) 43.10 penalties ...

Connollys Red Mill SuperLeague:

Note from Head Office

The Connolly's Red Mills SuperLeague has received record entries at Ballindenisk this weekend with 42 riders competing in the Open Intermediate class. So far a total of 48 competitors have entered ...

Premier Sale of Event Horses At Monart:

Commercial Advertisement

As you may have seen advertised Monart Equestrian And Goresbridge Horse Sales will be running Irelands Premier Select Sale of Event Horses at Monart on the 4 November 2010. This will ...

Equilibrium Products Improve Horse Welfare:

Commercial Advertisement

Equilibrium Products Improves Horse Welfare Through the Testing of Protective Equine Boots & Advances in Technology For the last 10 years, Equilibrium Products has been dedicated to making products ...

Kilguilkey House Combined Training:

Commercial Advertisement

Kilguilkey House will be holding Combined Training on Saturday 21 August. Classes are as follows: Class Test Cost CIC2* FEI2* ...

Young Rider Eventing Team :

Note from HSI

Young Rider Three Day Eventing Team 2010 The following five riders make up the squad which will represent Ireland in Pardubice at the Young Rider European Three Day Event ...

Horseware League Final Results:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland is delighted that Horseware has generously sponsored the Horseware League and the subsequent Horseware Championship, which is now in its fourth year. The League has always attracted ...

Ballindenisk International Updates :

Note from Organisers

The Ballindenisk International 3 Day Event, taking place from 15-19 September is now charting the progress of its preparations on Ballindenisk on Facebook and Ballindenisk on Twitter . Online ...

Stepping Stones Horses and Riders Announced:

Note from HSI

Stepping Stones training commenced on the 13 & 14 July at Coilog Equestrian Centre with Ian Fearon & Heike Holstein and the following combinations have been selected: ...

Annaharvey Review:

Note from Head Office

The ground at Annaharvey could not have been better after soaking up the torrential downpours witnessed the day before. The weather on the day was perfect for the 212 ...

Grove Event -Ballotting UPDATE

Note from Head Office

Due to the enormous amount of entries for the Grove event on Sunday July 18th the Organisers have had no choice but to ballot. In accordance with Rule 46 all ...

Camphire International:

Note from Organiser

A reminder well in advance to all competitors that entries for CIC* and CIC** for Camphire International close noon 12 August 2010. Please ensure all qualifications and vaccinations are up ...

Sportsman National 2 Day Event:

Note from Sportsman

SPORTSMAN NATIONAL 2-DAY EVENT TATTERSALLS, RATOATH, CO MEATH BY KIND PERMISSION OF TATTERSALLS IRELAND ON 21ST/22ND AUGUST 2010 2 SECTIONS: SPORTSMAN A & SPORTSMAN B PRIZE FUND IN EXCESS OF €2000 SPONSORED ...

Irish Riders to the Fore At Barbury Castle:

Note from HSI

A number of Irish riders were to the fore at the crucial three-star event in Barbury Castle, England yesterday. The event was being used as a key trial for the World ...

Burghley Tickets Available :

Note from On A Mission

Visit Burghley 2-5 September 2010 Jinnie Webb has extra sets of tickets for Burghley 2010 2 -5 September for sale at cost price, to include, 4 day membership to ...

Horseware League Nears Conclusion:

Note from Head Office

Horseware League 5&6 Year Old Novice Class Grove is hosting the final leg of the Horseware League on Sunday 18 July. However, the Horseware 5&6 Year Old League ...

Boulta Event Review:

Note from Head Office

"The ground was good and a credit to Ger Mulcahy" "The track was interesting, challenging and fair" "A great variety of fences that asked questions" These are some of the comments received after ...

Hartpury International:

Note from Int Administrator

Would all intending Hartpury competitors please read the Schedule available on HSI Website or by clicking the following link: Hartpury International It states "It is hoped to ...

Reminder: Under 21 Discount Membership Available from 1 July:

Note from Head Office

Under 21 Discounted Membership for New or Lapsed Members Eventing Ireland is once again offering discounted membership for new or lapsed Eventing Ireland members who are under 21 years, ...

Monart Event Review:

Note from Head Office

Niall Griffin and Polly Jackson's Monart proved a popular, and testing, venue for competitors last weekend with 243 horses competing in 10 classes. Set in 100 acres of grassland ...

Ballindenisk CIC3* 15-19 September 2010:

Note from Chairman

As a result of rider interest, Ballindenisk has added a CIC3* class to its already approved CCI3*. The Board of EI has approved the additional CIC3* class and it has now ...

Camphire International Application Information:

Note from Organiser

Please note the organisers of Camphire International would like to inform competitors of the Minimum Eligibility Requirements for their event on 27-29 August 2010: Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER) to enter Camphire ...

Ballindenisk International Additional Class:

Note from Chairman

Ballindenisk has applied to run a CIC3* class at its event on 15-19 September 2010. The application is being processed with the greatest of urgency in view of the short time ...

HSI Announces Squad for World Equestrian Games:

Note from HSI

Team Ireland Equestrian's Eventing High Performance Manager Ginny Elliott has named a squad of six horse and rider combinations from which she will select five to travel to the Alltech ...

Eventing Ireland and TRI Sponsorship for Intro and Pre-Novice kicks off at Annaharvey:

Note from Head Office

TRI Equestrian and Eventing Ireland are pleased to announce the six venues which will be hosting the inaugural TRI Equestrian Intro and Pre-Novice Series which starts on 11 July at ...

Review of Clyda :

Note from Head Office

After being literally washed out in April, Clyda was back with a vengeance on 20 June with 157 competitors travelling to Mallow on the 18th event of the season. With 24 ...

Caption Competition Winner:

Note from Head Office

As the star of the recent Caption Competition, it was only fair to ask Trevor Smith to read through the hilarious entries and choose a winner. Thank you to ...

Dunany Update:

Note from North Leinster Region

The North Leinster Region is very pleased with the improvements being made at Dunany, running on Sunday 27 June. Andrew Workman has done substantial ground work to improve the track and ...

Kilguilkey House Event:

Note from Head Office

With the country being beaten with the wind and rain, the 182 Kilguilkey competitors braved the elements and set out to enjoy the day at Danny Dulohery's in Cecilstown, Mallow. ...

Training Clinics with Ian Fearon and Terry Boon

Note from Northern Region

Back by popular demand, the Northern Region has confirmed summer training dates with Ian Fearon (show jumping open to pony, junior and young riders only) and Terry Boon (dressage, open ...

Junior Assessments in Northern Region:

Note from Northern Region

Will all new Northern Region junior (horse) rider combinations that need to be assessed before the summer season please get in contact with Debbie Byrne as soon as possible. ...

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ Celebrate 100 Days to Opening Ceremonies

Note from Alltech

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ Celebrate 100 Days to Opening Ceremonies Visit www.Alltech.com on 17 June for Live Video Stream of Lexington Festivities [Lexington, KENTUCKY] - On June 17, ...

Breeding Questionnaire 2010:

Note from Breeding Task Force

The Breeding Task Force of EI has prepared a questionnaire to go to all members of the Society. They would ask you to please fill it in and return ...

2010 Dates and Dressage Tests:

Note from Head Office

The box View the 2010 Events & Tests on the home page reveals a handy one page document that lists all the events taking place for the rest ...

Travel Packages to Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games - Kentucky 2010:

Note from Head Office

We are pleased to advise that those wishing travel to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky (25 September - 10 October), Tully's Travel is offering travel packages to ...

HSI Announces Pony Squads:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed the Pony Eventing squad for the 2010 European Championships in Bishop Burton in the UK from 27 July until 1 August. Team Ireland Equestrian's Pony Eventing ...

Applications to run Home Internationals in 2011:

Note from Chairman

In order for the Board to consider them at the July Board Meeting, we are now inviting outline applications for 2011 for Home Internationals. The Outline Applications should be sent ...

Sport On Horses Video Features:

Note from Head Office

Sport on Horses have published more eventing video interviews/footage on their website: www.sportonhorses.com . Features include an interview with Camilla Speirs, highlights of Tattersalls International and an exclusive ...

Ballindenisk 7 June Event:

Note from Head Office

Rain certainly didn't stop play at Ballindenisk, which saw good entries for their 3rd national event of the season, just one week after Tattersalls International. Joyce Fell, event organiser ...

Mrs Janet Spring RIP

Eventing Ireland wishes to express its sadness at the death of Mrs Janet Spring, Ballynadara, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford and sends condolences to her family and children Judy ,Jill and Jeremy. The ...

Rule regarding Applications to run International Events in Ireland on same or conflicting dates:

Note from Chairman

[The Board has introduced the following Rule with immediate effect. It is the intention of the Board to settle any such conflicts on dates by acting as a facilitator between ...

Tattersalls Letter to Press:

Note from Chairman

This is a letter which has been sent to the press: Dear Editor It has become an annual pleasure to congratulate Tattersalls and all connected with it on yet another wonderful occasion. The ...

Hunting Statement By EI Board:

Note from Chairman

The following is a letter sent to Minister Gormley on behalf of the Board of Eventing Ireland on 2 June 2010 2 June 2010 Mr John Gormley TD Minister for the Environment, Heritage ...

Silver Spurs Qualifiers Closing:

Note from Dressage Ireland

The closing date for entries for the last two Silver Spurs qualifiers is Friday 11 June. There are plenty of spaces left for the Spruce Lodge qualifier on 26 ...

Cliodhna Ronayne

Eventing Ireland and the Munster Region in particular would like to express its sadness at the unexpected death of Cliodhna Ronayne. Our sympathies are with her parents Jim and Anne, sisters ...

Pictures from Tattersalls 2010:

Note from Head Office

Pictures taken by Joan McAuley during Tattersalls last week can be viewed in the International section of the website, under Photo Gallery, or by clicking the following link: Photos ...

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games:

Note from Chairman

We had a meeting with Alltech who are sponsors of the World Equestrian Games. There is a variety of travel packages available to attend WEG at reasonable rates. We are ...

Excitement at Final Day of Tattersalls!:

Note from Tattersalls

SUNDAY 30 MAY (AFTERNOON) Tattersalls World Cup class Ireland may have missed out on the hat-trick of winning the World Cup class at Tattersalls International Horse Trials this ...

Britain Dominates Dressage Scores at Tattersalls:

Note from HSI

British competitors held the top four places after the dressage phase at Tattersalls World Cup Qualifier in Co. Meath this evening, but the leading horse is the Irish-bred grey gelding ...

Tattersalls Ireland to Stage New Event Horse Sale:

Note from Tattersalls

Tattersalls Ireland is pleased to announce an all new sale for top quality Event horses to be held at its Ratoath based sales and equestrian complex on Sunday 12 September ...

Tattersalls Horse Trials Begins:

Note from HSI

Over 10,000 spectators are expected to turn out for the world-ranked Three Day Event that begins in Tattersalls, Co Meath today. The world's top riders and horses from the sport of ...

U21 Discounted Membership from 1 July 2010:

Note from Chairman

The Board has decided to repeat the successful Under 21 Discounted Scheme which was introduced last year to cater mainly for students who are finishing examinations at this time of ...

Inside Badminton:

Report from Camilla Speirs

Badminton Horse Trials is one of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events - the pinnacle of the world's 3-Day-Event calendar. As the name suggests horses and riders complete ...

Overseas Results :

Note from HSI

An Irish-bred horse won the landmark Three-Day Event at Saumur in France on Sunday when German rider Frank Ostholt piloted Mr Medicott to victory. And Ireland's sole rider at ...

Stepping Stones and Le Lion d'Angers:

Note from Chairman

Stepping Stones was created in 2008 as an Eventing Ireland programme for spotting 6 & 7 year old horse talent. Le Lions is a project that quite properly belongs to HSI ...

HSI Announces Young Event Horse Programme:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland is seeking expression of interest from owners and riders of 6 and 7 year old event horses to participate in the Stepping Stones programme and/or be considered ...

Dollanstown Combined Training Results:

Note from Head Office

Results of the North Leinster Pre-Tattersalls Combined Training at Dollanstown on Saturday 15 May can be found by clicking the following link: Dollanstown Results Sport On Horses attended the combined ...

Ballindenisk Returns to International Calendar after 11 Year Break:

Note from HSI

After a break of 11 years Ballindenisk in Co Cork will be hosting a CCI in September 2010 to replace the sad loss of the Necarne event in Co Fermanagh. In ...

Irish Field/Irish Horse World Awards:

Note from Head Office

Stars of the equestrian world met at Tattersalls Ireland last week for the prestigious Irish Field/Irish Horse World Awards where Eventing Irelands Patricia Ryan and Pony Rider Joseph O'Brien were ...

Royal Visitor returns to Royal County:

Note from Tattersalls

Ireland's Patricia Ryan will have her work cut out to defend her 2009 World Cup Qualifier title at this year's event as all the top international riders gather for the ...

Flowerhill Replaces Dartfield:

Note from Head Office

Will competitors please note that Dartfield, running on 22 May has been cancelled. Flowerhill will now be running in its place - classes will remain the same. Entries to Flowerhill can be ...

Camphire CIC** and *:

Note from Chairman

The Board is delighted to announced approval of Camphire to run a CIC** and * on 28-29 August. We wish it every success. We now have 4 Home Internationals for 2010; Ballindenisk ...

3 Irish Riders Finish in Badminton Top 20:

Note from HSI

Monday 2 May After four days of intense competition, Ireland finished with three riders in the top 20 at Badminton's HSBC Classic in England this afternoon (Monday). With only 50 ...

50% Surcharge Reduced to 10% for Late Entries and Substitutions:

Note from Chairman

This refers to a recent change to Rule 21. We set out some months ago to deal with an administrative problem about late entry and substitutions. The solution we used has ...

Eventing Ireland and TRI Sponsorship Announced:

Note from Chairman

Eventing Ireland is delighted to confirm that TRI Equestrian will be sponsoring brand new Pre-Novice and Intro Leagues at 6 venues, commencing in July to the end of the season. ...

Launch of Festival Weekend at Tattersalls:

Note from Tattersalls

Tattersalls Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland today (Wednesday) launched the Tattersalls Festival which takes place 27-30 May 2010 at Ratoath in Co Meath. Top international horses and riders will be gathering ...

HSI High Performance Committees:

Note from Chairman

At the Board Meeting on 13 April, the following were appointed to represent EI on the following HSI High Performance Committees: High Performance Planning Committee (HPPC) Jessica Harrington (Riders Director) David ...

Win for Kyle at Scone Palace:

Note from HSI

Thirty-six year-old Mark Kyle won the two-star event at Scone Palace in Scotland on the grey Irish-bred gelding Coolio at the weekend, just under four penalties ahead of ...

Doherty Does Double at Ballindenisk International:

Note from HSI

Amargh rider Jayne Doherty took home the winner's trophies from both the three and two-star events at Ballindenisk, Co Cork on Sunday. The 36 year-old had a decisive victory in the ...

Curran 37th at Rolex 3 Day Event:

Note from Head Office

Captain Geoff Curran riding the Minister for Defence and Maurice Cassidy's The Jump Jet finished in 37th postion at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day event over the weekend. ...

Longleat International Applications:

Note from Head Office

All competitors who wish to apply for Longleat CIC** please be aware that due to the fact that there maybe ballotting for this event all applications and entries must be ...

Stepping Stones/Le Lion d'Angers

Note from HSI

Stepping Stones and Le Lion d'Angers Objective The objective of this programme is to ensure the best possible representation for Ireland at the world breeding championships for young ...

Tattersalls International All Classes Sponsored:

Note from Tattersalls

Tattersalls Ireland, host to the Tattersalls International Horse Trials incorporating the HSBC FEI World Cup tm Eventing Qualifier, today announced all classes at the 2010 event are sponsored. HSBC will ...

Ride Like An International Rider:

Note from Sportsman News Team

The Sportsman News RIDE LIKE AN INTERNATIONAL RIDER - TODAY By William Micklem Practise makes permanent not perfect - so bad practise establishes bad habits. This is the reason ...

HSI and Ginny Elliott Agree Contract Until 2012:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has announced that it has agreed a contract with Eventing High Performance Coach Ginny Elliot up until the London Olympics in 2012. Agreements have also been secured with ...

Ballindenisk April International Preparations Underway:

Note from Ballindenisk

The Organisers of Ballindenisk International event, being held on 24-25 April have confirmed preperations for the event are going very well. Peter Fell is watching the weather closely and will ...

Unclaimed Entries for 2009:

Note from Head Office

There are a number of unclaimed event entries from 2009 which were either not transferred to other events or were not refunded. Can members please check if they entered ...

Ballindenisk CCI***/**/* 15-19 September 2010:

Note from Chairman

Ballindenisk has applied to run a CCI3*, CCI2* and CCI* on 15-19 September (Necarne's old dates). The Board of EI has very gratefully accepted and appproved this application. Once again, ...

Website Upgrade Sire and Dam History :

Note from Head Office

The ongoing Eventing Ireland website development has now launched a more comprehensive search facility for Sire and Dam history in a response to members requests over the years. This ...

Web Schedule Update:

Note from Chairman

I am now pleased to report the Web Schedule is now functioning as planned. Admin and Finance will be monitoring its performance and will make any adjustments or improvements ...

Web Schedule:

Note from Chairman

The new Web Schedule was introduced earlier in March for final on-site testing. It still contains difficulties that were not evident at the time of pre-installation testing. We apologise for any ...

New Online FEI Prohibited Substances Database:

Note from FEI

NEW ONLINE FEI PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES DATABASE The FEI is pleased to announce the launch of the online FEI Prohibited Substances Database which is now available on www.feicleansport.org . The ...

The Northern Ireland Horse Board Young Event Horse League:

Note from Northern Region

Eventing Ireland Northern Region is pleased to announce a new league for 4, 5 & 6 year old horses competing in Northern Region Pre-Novice Classes. This league is designed ...

Pony Height Certificates Required for NR Events:

Note from Northern Region

From Tyrella 2 onwards any CNCP* & CNCP** competitors taking part in Northern Region events must bring a copy of their pony's height certificate in order to collect their number. ...

Camphire Water Complex

Note from Events Director

Camphire Water Complex Upgrade for 2010 Work on a new water complex has been progressing recently thanks to the period of dry weather (see picture). This has only ...

Ballinacoola:

Note from Chairman

We are sorry to note the cancellation of the Philips family Ballinacoola event which had established itself as one of our premier competitions. We thank the Philips family for ...

Ballinacoola International Cancelled:

Note from Head Office

It is with great sadness that we have to report the Philips family has announced Ballinacoola International, due to run 24-25 July 2010, will not now be running this year. ...

Sponsored Leagues Start this Weekend:

Note from Head Office

With the generous support of our sponsors, the first of the 2010 Sponsored Leagues starts this weekend. The Horseware 5&6 Year Old League and Horseware 4&5 Year Old ...

Eight Irish Combinations Accepted for Badminton:

Note from HSI

Eight Irish riders have been accepted for entry in next month's top- ranked Badminton Horse Trials in England. Badminton is regarded as the biggest three-day event in the sport, and is ...

Necarne Cancelled:

Note from Chairman

We have received sad news that Necarne has been cancelled for 2010. This was a very enjoyable and succesful event, so typically well organised by Jean Mitchell and her Team, ...

An Appreciation of Tim Philips:

Note from William Micklem

An Appreciation TIM PHILIPS 1938 - 2010 Tim Philips had a three fold philosophy for life: One, if you are going to do anything do it very ...

Sportsman Training Weekend at Barnadown:

Note from Sportsman

For a full report and pictures of the recent, highly successful, Sportsman Training weekend at Barnadown, please click the following link: Barnadown Sportsman Report February 2010 9 March 2010 ...

Western Region:

Note from Chairman

The new Western Region Committee, under Chairman Gerry Daniels, has announced dates for Gurteen and Dartfield. They are also considering dates for Flowerhill. Ballindenisk has sportingly moved their date on ...

Event Calendar:

Note from Head Office

We have now launched our web-based Events Calendar in test format. This is part of the process of moving the paper Schedule fully onto the web. Members can now view ...

Recent Rule Changes:

Note from Head Office

The following rule changes were recently approved by the Board and are of most interest to riders. Rule 26: Prize Money Minimum Prize Money Southern Region (Euro) ...

South Leinster Combined Training at Coilog - Results

Note from South Leinster Region

The results of the final leg of the South Leinster Combined Training League which was held at Coilog Equestrian Centre on Sunday February 28th can be found by clicking on ...

International Eventing Forum Report:

Note from Jean Mitchell

Around 500 from the world of Eventing attended the highly successful International Eventing Forum held at Hartpury in Gloucestershire on the 8th February 2010. Organised by Jean Mitchell, together with Karen ...

Mike Etherington-Smith Course:

Note from Events Director

Saturday 20 February saw 35 XC designers, course builders and technical delegates attend a XC Design Course at Tattersalls with Olympic Course Designer and BE Chief Executive Mike Etherington-Smith. ...

SL Combined Training League at Coilog - Results 21st February

Note from South Leinster Region

The results from the third leg of the South Leinster Combined Training League at Coilog Equestrian Centre can be found by clicking on the following link: Combined Training Results ...

Changes to Constitution at EGM 7 February 2010:

Note from Head Office

The changes as follows were passed unanimously at the EGM held at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Sunday 7 February 2010: 1) to change the Society and Regions' Years End from ...

NR Entries:

Note from Northern Region

Please note the NR Committee would prefer members to enter online from now on for all NR events. If there are any queries regarding entries, please can you contact ...

EI Board:

Note from Head Office

The new Board of Eventing Ireland held its first meeting since its AGM on Monday 15 February 2010, whereby John Wright was re-elected, unopposed, as Chairman for another two year ...

Week 3 South Leinster Combined Training League:

Note from South Leinster Region

After week 2 of the Combined Training League, this is a reminder that the third week of the League will be held on Sunday 21 February at Coilog Equestrian Centre Crosspatrick Kilmeague Naas Co ...

Danescroft Results 13 February 2010:

Note from Northern Region

Class 1A JUDGE: Will McAuley TEST 92 Horse Rider C Mark TOTAL % ...

SL Combined Training at Coilog - Results February 14th

Note from South Leinster

The results from the second leg of the South Leinster Combined Training League at Coilog Equestrian Centre can be foundby clicking on the following link: Combined Training Results ...

FEI to Enforce Disqualification Rule:

Note from Rules Committee

To All Riders competing in FEI (CCI/CIC) Competitions in 2010 onwards From the 1 January 2010 the FEI will be fully enforcing the rule below, regarding Horses and Riders ...

All Irish Horses Competing Internationally Test Negative:

Note from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed that all horses ridden by Irish riders from which samples were taken for drug and medication testing in 2009 were negative. In total 107 horses and ...

EGM and AGM:

Note from Head Office

Eventing Ireland held an EGM on Sunday 7 February at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix where it was agreed to change two rules in the Constitution as follows: 1. To change ...

Chairman's Report to AGM on 7 February 2010

We are a Society made up of almost disparate yet independent groups - we are Professionals and Amateurs we are Riders we are Owners we are Land Owners we are Organisers we are Administrative ...

International Application Fees Reduced:

Note from Chairman

We are delighted to announce reductions in the International Application Fees for 2010. Effective from 01 January 2010, Domestic International Application Fees will be reduced by €20 to €5. The ...

EI High Performance Contributions 2009-2012:

Note from Chairman

I am pleased to report that EI and HSI have reached agreement on funding and accounting of the HP Squads. 2009: We have agreed to contribute a sum of €105,000 2010: ...

Directors Election:

Note from Head Office

Voting of the Owner's Director will take place at the AGM at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix on Sunday 7 February 2010. If you are unable to attend, please ...

Northern Region Office:

Note from NR Chairman

With the best interests of our membership in mind the Eventing Ireland (Northern Region) Committee has taken the decision to restructure the way in which office administration is carried out ...

Changes To Dressage Tests 2010:

Note from Head Office

Competitors should be aware that there have been changes made to some of the Dressage Tests this year. Some of these changes may seem insignificant but when that vital extra ...

EI AGM and EGM:

Note from Head Office

The following notices were posted to all members over 18 years eligible to attend and vote at the Eventing Ireland EGM and AGM being held at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, ...

Pony Riders Added to SJI/EI Reciprocal Membership:

Note from Chairman

I am delighted to be able to confirm that we are continuing our agreement with SJI for reciprocal membership under which members will get discount on registration and membership fees. ...

Reciprocal Membership Fees with Dressage Ireland and Showjumping Ireland:

Note from Chairman

We are pleased to announce an agreement with Dressage Ireland for a joint Membership and Registration scheme which will provide savings to the members of EI and DI. The scheme ...

WEG Volunteering Opportunities:

Note from Northern Region

Would you like to play a part in the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky? If so, 10,000 volunteering opportunities exist to help in all aspects of the event. ...

Amended Rules for 2010:

Note from Chairman

The following decisions in respect of rule changes were made at the Board Meeting on 15 December: EI XC Fall The Board passed the rule that the fall of Rider ...

2010 Memberships & Registrations:

Note from Chairman

We have been able to hold Membership and Registration rates for 2010 at 2009 rates. They are set out below for your information. Membership Rate ...

VIPS2 Venue Grants POSTPONEMENT:

VIPS and EQES have brought much benefit to our Cross-Country venues over the past two years and we want to continue that into 2010. I understand that Regions may be finding ...

FEI proposes changes to Bute timetable:

Princess Haya has proposed to National Federations that the decision at Copenhagen to permit the use of Bute and five other substances might, after further debate and research, come back ...

Notice of Annual General Meeting for Financial Year 2009 and Notice of Election

IRISH HORSE TRIALS SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS EVENTING IRELAND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2009 AND NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given under Rule ...

FEI Equine Anti-Doping POSTPONED:

The FEI released this press release yesterday, 1 December 2009, announcing a postponement of implementation until 5 April 2010. During this period the intention seems to be to consult with all ...

FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations:

FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations: Briefing Note from Chairman A HSI meeting was held last night on the subject of the "progressive list" of drugs, which includes ...

Note from On A Mission: 2009 Winners

Congratulations to our League Winners! On A Mission: The Owners and Supporters Group for Event Horses in Ireland 2009 Owners League Results Based on points awarded for placings in Eventing Ireland ...

Competition Schedule :

The Board has decided to cease publication of the EI twice - yearly printed schedule and to move to a web-based schedule. The schedule has been a high quality publication but, ...

Reminder VIPS 2 :Venue Improvement Scheme 2010 -

This is a reminder that applications for the 2010 Venue Improvement Scheme are now being sought from venues and completed application forms are to be sent to your Regional Chairman. The ...

VIPS 2 : Venue Improvement Scheme 2010

Eventing Ireland is pleased to announce the grants available to venues for the 2010 season. The grants will be used to develop the Cross Country courses in an effort ...

Mike Etherington-Smith Course:

Following on from the successful stewards and xc courses held earlier this year, Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce that British Eventing Chief Executive and renowned Olympic Course Designer, ...

Emails from Eventing.ie - Please read! Note from Head Office

It has come to our attention that the operator of a website at eventing.ie has been emailing Eventing Ireland members with their membership numbers and inviting them to register. Please ...

Ireland Tops the World in the Breeding of Event Horses: Note from HSI

The Irish Sport Horse Studbook has topped the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Rankings for the breeding of event horses for the 15th year in succession. The success was confirmed ...

Eventing Ireland Breeding Task Force: Note from Head Office

The first meeting of the Eventing Ireland Breeding Task Force took place in Naas on Thursday 29 October 2009. In attendance were John Wright, John Reid, Dianne Harron Eakin, ...

Notice from Event Riders Association

Members of the Eventing community At the beginning of September I took over the chairmanship of the Event Riders Association from Clayton Fredricks Who had to resign his position ...

Ballindenisk and Ballygraffan: Note from Chairman

The Committee of Northern Region and the Chairman of Eventing Ireland wish to clarify some matters that may not be sufficiently well-known surrounding the applications to EI in September 2009 ...

Le Lion d'Angers: Spiers Still Best of Irish - Note from HSI

With her dressage score of 52.0 intact, Ireland's Camilla Speirs finished fifth on Sunday in the Six Year-Old World Breeding Championships in Le Lion d'Angers in France. Riding the Kilkenny-bred ...

Le Lion d'Angers: News from HSI

Janet Murray, Chef d'Equipe, has confirmed that all Irish competitors horses have passed the trot-up at Le Lion d'Angers, which commences tomorrow, Thursday 15 October - Sunday 18 October. Dressage times ...

Tredstep 2009 Junior Rider Series : Note from Head Office

Phidelma Elvin and Cloud were victorious in the last leg of the Tredstep Junior Rider Series held at Gurteen College on Saturday 10 October. Not only did Phidelma win ...

Going for Gold: Note from Going for Gold

GOING FOR GOLD was formed by a group of like minded people who wanted to keep potential World and Olympic class horses in Ireland to enhance the chances of Irish ...

Selection for Le Lion Announced: Correction from EI Head Office

CORRECTION: We understand that Michael Ryan's horse Dromgurrihy Blue was withdrawn Tuesday pm. Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed the horse and rider combinations that will represent Ireland ...

Selection for Le Lion Announced: Press Release from HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed the horse and rider combinations that will represent Ireland at the World Breeding Championships for event horses in Le Lion d'Angers on the weekend of ...

Venue Improvements - Note from Chairman

I have been out and about recently at the events and I believe that there is a noticeable improvement in the quality of the facilities becoming evident at a growing ...

Task Force on Breeding of Irish Event Horses

The Board of Eventing Ireland is pleased to announce the setting up of an Eventing Ireland Task Force on the Breeding of Irish Event Horses. For the past 14 years, the ...

Letter from Eventing Senior Squad

Dear Madam The Senior Irish Eventing team would like to thank all of their Sponsors, Supporters and Management team from the European Championships at Fontainebleau this year. Horseware, Champion and Corewear ...

Connolly's Red Mills Super League Final Goes to the Wire!

The Connolly's Red Mills Super League final held at Kilmanahan on Sunday 27 September came to an extraordinary conclusion with 3 horse rider combinations all finishing on 20 points. Sarah Ennis ...

Red Mills Super League Final Looms: Note from Head Office

The Connolly's Red Mills Super League final will be held at Kilmanahan on Sunday 27 September with five of the top six all competing for the prestigious title. With 48 ...

Irish Dominate Necarne International Horse Trials

The home international at Necarne Castle in Northern Ireland saw Irish domination across all four senior classes this weekend, with British riders clawing their way into the top three places ...

Nominated Entries for Le Lion D'Angers: Note from Int Admin

The following have been nominated for entries at Le Lion D'Angers, which takes place during 15-18 October 2009. 6 Year Old Horses Rider Owner ...

European Championships: Note from Chairman

Our Senior Event Riders will be competing in the Senior European Championships in Fontainebleau from 23-27 September. The squad, in alphabetical order, is: Rider ...

Red Mills Super League: Note from Head Office

Will Super League competitors please note that the Open Intermediate leg of the Red Mills Super League, due to have run at Loughanmore on 5 September, will not be rescheduled. Therefore, ...

Text Messages: Reminder Note from Head Office

The text messaging service offered by Eventing Ireland to its members has been a huge success since its launch on 1 August. Those subscribing to this free service receive ...

Dalrymple wins Foran's Young Rider series

Dalrymple wins Foran's Young Rider Series 2009 James Dalrymple and Pageantry (picture courtesy of Gabbi Prescott Brooks) have won the inaugural Foran's Young Rider Series 2009. ...

Foran's Young Rider Series

As the final of the Foran's Young Rider Series reaches its final competition the battle for top positions is really heating up with only a few points covering the three ...

JRD Development Sportsmans Championships

As predicted, yesterday's JRD Developments Sportsman's Championships were thrilling competitions, blessed with excellent entries from the best amateur combinations in the country, and surprisingly good weather on the day. Some stunning ...

Senior Eventing Squad Named

Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Manager Ginny Elliot has named the Irish squad for the European Eventing Championships in Fontainebleau, France which take place from 23-27 September. The squad in alphabetical ...

Sponsor League Updates: Note from Head Office

Connolly's Red Mills Super League 2009 Camilla Spiers on Portersize Just a Jiff and Sarah Ennis riding The Underdog are battling it out ...

Cancellations: Note from Chairman

We have lost an exceptional number of events this year because of the poor weather. We are guests of the landowners with whom the final difficult decision rests as to whether ...

HSI/EI Young Rider and Junior European Championship Squads: Note from HSI

The European Championship qualification process for the HSI/Eventing Ireland Young Rider & Junior Teams was completed last weekend. The management team of the Young Rider and Junior Eventing High Performance Programme ...

European Championships: Note from On A Mission

Support our Team at European Championships, Fontainebleau France 23- 27 September 2009 Join our On A Mission trip, open to all: * Direct return flights with Aer Lingus - Dublin ...

International Day Tickets - Note from British Eventing

British Eventing is pleased to announce that, with immediate effect, it will be offering all foreign riders not resident in the UK the facility to purchase International Day Tickets. International Day ...

The Late Stuart Mangan - Note from Chairman

It is with deep sadness that the Society has learned of the death of Stuart Mangan. Stuart suffered a very serious accident whilst playing rugby in England some 16 months ago. ...

Pony Championships - Bronze Medal: Note from Chairman

Congratulations to the Pony Team and all those connected with them on an excellent performance. Particular congratulations to Joseph O'Brien on gaining a magnificent bronze medal for individual 3rd ...

Stepping Stones Successful Candidates: Note from T&D

The T&D Team would like to thank all the horse/rider combinations which took part in the recent Stepping Stones Assessment days at Ballindenisk and Ravensdale Lodge. The standard of ...

Safety at Events: Note from Chairman

On 14 May we put a piece on the web Safety At Events announcing that Paul Brady, Head of Competitions and Safety (CS), and Events Director, ...

Irish Pony Eventers: O'Brien 3rd

Sixteen year-old Joseph O'Brien today (Monday) won a Bronze Individual Eventing Medal at the European Pony Championships in Moorsele, Belgium. The Tipperary-born rider had the last fence down in the show ...

New Rule regarding International Entries: Note from Chairman

As a result of attempts by a small number of our international riders, both in 2008 and 2009, to enter FEI events without going through the EI approval process, the ...

Starter fees at NR Autumn events

Following a review of the Spring events, the Northern Region committee have identified that with a lower level of entries in 2009, and costs still growing they will reluctantly introduce ...

Riders Panel : Note from Events Director

The Events Director, Paul Brady and Riders Group is pleased to announce that a Riders Panel has been set up to advise event organisers, designers and stewards with cross country ...

Review of Stewards/Course Builders Course: Note from Event Director

Last weekend, courses for stewards and cross country course designers were held at Grove and Camphire. These courses were run by eventing Ireland and partly funded by HSI. Mike Etherington-Smith ...

Stewards/Course Designers Course Itinerary: Note from Events Director

Please note that the itinerary for the courses with Mike Etherington-Smith have been emailed to the course participants. Anyone who has not received an itinerary should contact Alison at ...

2009 Young Rider Championship Squad List: Note from HSI

HSI/EI 2009 Young Rider Eventing Championship Squad List The following riders listed in alphabetical order have achieved the compulsory FEI Qualifying results required to date and are listed below. ...

2009 Junior Championship Squad List: Note from HSI

HSI/EI 2009 Junior Eventing Championship Squad List The following riders listed in alphabetical order have achieved the compulsory FEI Qualifying results required to date and are listed below. The ...

Under 21 Discounted Membership for New or Lapsed Members

Eventing Ireland has created a discounted membership for new or lapsed Eventing Ireland members, under 21 years, who will benefit from four months eventing with savings of up to 40% ...

New requirements on identification and microchipping of equines: Note from Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

New Requirements on Identification and Microchipping of Equines The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Mr Brendan Smith TD took the opportunity today to remind the equine industry of ...

Young Rider and Junior Eventing Championship Squads: Note from Performance Manager

Provisional Programme For the information of all Riders & Parents It is the intention of the High Performance Management Team for the above-mentioned squads to Train and prepare both Teams ...

Owners Meeting at Tattersalls: Note from Chairman

I am delighted to read that the Owners' Director and Owners' Working Group are running an Owners' meeting at Tatts. Time and place are to be confirmed. I look ...

HSI Squad Contributions - Suspensions: Note from Chairman

I am attaching below my letter of 7 May 2009 to Squad Members, setting out once again the Eventing Ireland Board's basis for requesting the payment of Squad Contributions from ...

Risk Management Forum on 29 May at Tattersalls 2009: Note from Riders Group

Rider Safety Discussion with emphasis on Rotational Falls Agenda Potential impact of course design/building and rider interface with designer/builder in minimising risk The scope for rider ...

Safety at Events: Note from Chairman

This subject is one to which our attention is drawn all too frequently in the most painful way. It is one of which we are constantly aware and which ...

EI Official Merchandise Special Offer

EVENTING IRELAND OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE - Special Offer for April and May Free Eventing Ireland Key Ring and Postage with every Eventing Ireland Hoody Order online at http://www.eventingmerchandise.com ...

Owners Nominations News Item

The Owners Working Group was appointed at a meeting of owners in November 2007. The purpose of this group was to propose a committee structure and draft a set ...

Riders Group Committee

The Riders Group Committtee has now been formed and had its first meeting during March. The members and their contact details are as follows: Chairman ...

Tattersalls again Awarded World Cup Status for May Event

Tattersalls Again Awarded World Cup Status for May Event At a press briefing at the Army Equitation School, McKee Barracks, this morning (Wednesday) Horse Sport Ireland launched the upcoming ...

Press Release: Eventing Ireland Elections

At its first Board Meeting after its AGM, held on 24 March, the Board of Eventing Ireland unanimously and unopposed, re-elected Chairman John Wright and Northern Region Director John Reid ...

Holmes Report : Note from Chairman

The Holmes Report was recently issued by HSI on the subject of forbidden substances and medicines for horses. The full report can be read by following the link: ...

Postponement of Stepping Stones: Note from Chairman

Due to current economic conditions, HSI is still awaiting confirmation of the grants it will receive from government sources. Consequently, HSI does not expect to be able to make a decision ...

HSI Holmes Report on the Eradication of Prohibited Substances and Practices from the Irish Equestrian Sector: Note from Chairman

This report was published last Friday and it comes from the deliberations of an expert group set up by the Board of HSI following the medication problems with the Irish ...

Volunteering Responsibilities

Eventing Ireland would like to remind all members that when they renewed their memberships they volunteered to help at three specific events during the year. The eventing season gets underway ...

Pony C Classes - New for 2009

A new Pony C class has been introduced for 2009 and is planned for two venues in Munster and one in the Western region. Pony C is open to all pony ...

EI/SJI Reciprocal Membership Fees

The attached document EI/SJI Reciprocal Membership Details comprises the membership costs for paid up members of Eventing Ireland who wish to join Showjumping Ireland and for paid up ...

AGM : Note from Chairman

Members, I wish to congratulate the Society on a very successful and harmonious AGM on 01 February. We have put behind us the atmosphere of discord of recent years. Your Board ...

SJI / EI reciprocal discounts for Horse and Membership fees : Note from Chairman

I am delighted to be able to confirm that we have achieved agreement with SJI for reciprocal arrangements under which members will get 30% discount on registration and membership ...

HSI Make High Performance Appointments

High Performance Co-ordinator Horse Sport Ireland has announced the appointment of Heather Coyle as High Performance Co-ordinator. This is a part-time post that had been advertised recently and was ...

Connolly's Red Mills to Sponsor Superleague

Eventing Ireland is very pleased to announce that Connolly's Red Mills is to sponsor the prestigious Superleague for 2009, which will encourage our top horse and rider combinations to compete ...

Venues Grant Programmes and Event Date Changes: Note from the Chairman

The Venues grant programmes are proceeding according to plan. Due to a number of changes in personnel within the Competitions Team, Paul Brady, Director (Events) of EI, has kindly agreed ...

Forans to sponsor new Eventing Series for Young Riders

Leading Irish manufacturer and supplier of horse health care, Foran Equine Products, has extended its commitment to the sport of eventing in Ireland by pledging to sponsor a new series ...

Stepping Stones: Note from Chairman

I am delighted to announce HSI has agreed to again fund the Stepping Stones Training Programme which was one of the excellent innovations of 2008 training season. The programme is for ...

Tredstep to sponsor Junior Rider Series

Tredstep Ireland, producer of high quality leggings, boots and accessories, is to sponsor the new Eventing Ireland Junior Rider Series. The Junior riders will be able to compete in 20 Tredstep ...

Tattersalls - Note from Chairman (22 Jan 09)

I am pleased to announce that Tattersalls will run. We will all welcome that with great relief and congratulate George Mernagh and his team on their determination to succeed. The ...

Tattersalls Ireland International Horse Trials

TATTERSALLS IRELAND INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS Tattersalls Ireland has taken the decision today to proceed with the 2009 Tattersalls Ireland International Horse Trials incorporating the only Irish qualifier for the HSBC sponsored ...

TD Meeting and Horse & Rider Safety Seminar

TECHNICAL DELEGATES AND HORSE & RIDER SAFETY SEMINAR It was a busy day at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge on Sunday 18 January. The morning started with a ...

Important Notice: Members' Personal Accident Insurance Cover

Please note that there has been a change to the Personal Accident element of the Eventing Ireland Members' Automatic Insurance Cover, effective from 1 January 2009, as follows: Whilst the Death ...

Sponsorship Note from Chairman (14 January 2009)

We are delighted to announce five competition sponsors for the coming season, with sponsorship totalling just below €30,000. Alison Packman will be releasing more details shortly. John F Wright Chairman ...

Stewards/TD's Discussion Group 18 January 2009

Eventing Ireland is hosting an informal round table discussion for Society Stewards and Technical Advisors on Sunday 18 January 2009 at 11.00am, to be held at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, ...

INTERNATIONAL SQUAD CONTRIBUTIONS - 2009

The Board has decided that the €115k due to HSI in 2009 will be raised as follows:- Approx 70% from annual fees and entry fees (unchanged from 2008) €7.50 from each ...

For Riders and Owners: Note From Chairman

We have reached agreement in principle with Show Jumping Ireland and British Eventing for reduced fees for Eventing Ireland Members in 2009. I wish to acknowledge their generosity in ...

HSI Announces Allocation of Event Improvement Grants

HORSE Sport Ireland has announced the successful venues who will be in receipt of funding under the event improvement programme, a pilot scheme developed by Horse Sport Ireland in conjunction ...

Owners and Riders Group Draft Rules

The draft sets of rules for both the Owners Group and The Riders Group are now available from the downloads section Owners/Riders Group A joint meeting for Owners and ...

Note from Chairman: Owner/Riders Working Groups 7 December

I am delighted to support the meeting of these two working groups who are intending to produce rules for Riders and Owners Representative Groups to lead to recognition by the ...

Notice to all Eventers Taking Therapeutic/Inhalers/Long Term Prescribed Medication

IMPORTANT INFORMATION : PLEASE READ Please note that all competing members of Eventing Ireland could be subject to a drug test at any time. If you are taking ...

2009 Calendar of Events: Note from Chairman

The Society is delighted to announce the full schedule of dates and events for 2009 and a very big personal thank you to all of those who have made this ...

New Events Grants: Note from Chairman

The Board at a meeting on 03 November 2008 agreed a plan to offer a gesture of appreciation as follows to new events. In 2009, 2010 and 2011 a new event ...

Note from Chairman: AGM

At the Board Meeting on Monday 3 November 2008 it was agreed to set the AGM of the Society for Sunday 1 February 2009. Details to follow. Under Rule 66, ...

EQES: Letter to Applicants

Letter sent to all applicants on 6 November 2008 HSI EQES Application Further Use of your Application Document You recently made an application for funding under the HSI Event ...

EQES Submissions Closed

Eventing Ireland and HSI would like to thank the land owners and event organisers for their EQES applications. Those whose applications have been received have been contacted and ...

EQES: Frequently Asked Questions

Q. We have always built our own fences and this application states we must use a course designer and course builder, how does that leave us? A. The purpose ...

Marketing & Sponsorship Team: Note from Chairman

I attended the first meeting of the Marketing and Sponsorship Team last Friday 3rd October. The meeting was chaired by Liam Griffin ( Niall's father). Members present were Alison Packman, John ...

HSI Draft Strategic Plan For Consultation - Chairman

HSI invites submissions to be made by members of Eventing Ireland to this draft plan. Submissions can be sent to strategicplan@horsesportireland.ie and should arrive before 5pm on Monday ...

Attn: Land Owners & Event Organisers - HSI (EQES) Event Quality Enhancement Scheme

Please note the HSI (EQES) Event Quality Enhancement Scheme Documents can now be downloaded from the Downloads section of the website, or by clicking the following link: EQES ...

Venues Improvement Fund - Chairman

I am very pleased to report that this fund now stands at approximately € 115,000, which is twice what I had hoped for when I started out over a year ...

Stepping Stones - Note from Chairman (15 sep 08)

I want to congratulate the Training and Development team (their new name) under Mary-Rose Cooney for a most successful project. Janet Murray, as the person on the ground, must be ...

Bluegrass Super League: Note from Chairman

As the Bluegrass Super League draws to a close for 2008, Eventing Ireland is proud to have had association with Bluegrass, which spawned the Super League idea over the past ...

Notice to existing and prospective Event Organisers regarding the 2009 Schedule of Events

Please read the attached notice from Niall Power, Competitions Chairman in respect of making a Event Application for 2009 Events: Event Application Notice . This notice can also ...

Stepping Stones Training Programme

The Training for selected 6 & 7 yr old horses began with Show Jumping at Killossery Lodge Stud at the end of July. Six horses attended John Ledingham's Clinic. ...

Statement from the Chairman

Society Venue Improvement and Development Programme. The Board requests that all Regions will participate in EI's national Venue Development Policy. This project will be funded by a combination of ...

Pony Team Named for European Championships

HORSE Sport Ireland has announced the five ponies and riders who will represent Ireland at the European Pony Eventing Championships in Avenches, Switzerland from July 22 - 27 2008. The squad, ...

News Updates from the Chairman

The following plans are being organised by the current team of Alison Packman, Marketing & Operations Administrator, Karen gray and myself: 'Try Eventing' - Enrolment of New Members EI ...

New Marketing & Sponsorship Team : Note from Chairman

Dear Member We are looking to form a Marketing and Sponsorship Team, which will operate alongside Alison Packman, our Operations Administrator. Unfortunately, the Society has been without activity in this important area ...

Message from Chairman: Anti-Doping Laws

Message from Chairman Following a discussion with Dr Mary Flannery, Anti-doping Officer HSI/EFI, it appears necessary to remind all riders that all Rider members of Eventing Ireland are subject ...

Message from the Chairman

Message from the Chairman We have just had a most exciting week for Irish Eventing. Tattersalls was a resounding success and proved, once again, what a high quality ...

HORSE SPORT IRELAND CONFIRMS IRISH EVENTING TEAM WILL GO TO OLYMPICS

HORSE SPORT IRELAND CONFIRMS IRISH EVENTING TEAM WILL GO TO OLYMPICS HORSE Sport Ireland has today informed the Olympic Council of Ireland and the FEI that they intend to ...

Use of Therapeutic drugs - REMINDER

All riding members, both Senior and underage, are reminded that if they are taking any sort of medication which is on the Prohibited List as described in the Sports Council ...

OPTION FOR EVENTS TO CHARGE STARTING FEE

OPTIONAL STARTING FEE (Statement From Chairman John Wright) At recent Board Meetings, EOG advised that most Events are run at quite a small profit and, in some ...

Event Entry Refund/Transfer - New Rule

Rule 21c has been changed to take account of new online entry capabilities in the case of event cancellation or postponement. This is now incorporated in the Rule Book, which ...

Horse Passports -Government Regulations

Under European law, ALL horses and ponies must have identity documents (passports) and these must accompany them whenever they are moved - this includes all shows, events and schooling. Authorised officers ...

CERT OF COMPETENCY TO TRANSPORT HORSES

New UK animal welfare legislation requires that those who transport horses in connection with an economic activity* in, within or from Northern Ireland or UK (i.e. a business) on journeys ...

ELECTION OF NEW CHAIRMAN

Chairman of Eventing Ireland accepts Jerome Kennedy's statement that Jerome was not notified about the process for the election of a new chairman at the Board Meeting on January 10th ...

INSURANCE COVERAGE CONFIRMED COMPLETE

Insurance coverage arose as a subject of discussion at this week's Eventing Ireland Board of Directors meeting following the unexpected appearance of previously unexpressed concerns from Event Organiser John Swanton ...

NEW CHAIRMAN APPOINTED

At the Board of Directors meeting on Thurs 10th Jan, the board accepted the resignation of the acting Chairman Neil Morris with immediate effect. The Directors then co-opted John Wright ...

Eventing Ireland announces Injured Riders Fund Transfer

Eventing Ireland and the trustess of the newly formed injured riders trust fund are delighted to announce the transfer of monies from Eventing Ireland to the account of the newly ...

Eventing High Performance Manager

Horse Sport Ireland will become the Governing Body for Equestrian Sport in Ireland on January 1st 2008. In line with this, Eventing Ireland has decided to transfer responsibility for Ireland's ...

Margaret Spiers - the inspiring Secretary of the Northern Region of Eventing Ireland

Margaret was born near Banbridge, on the 28th July 1942, into a County Down farming family. She received her early schooling at Banbridge Academy, and became one of the earliest members ...

EGM ADOPTS NEW CONSTITUTION

The new Constitution was approved and accepted by a large majority at the EGM meeting held on Sunday 5th November at the Keadeen Hotel. Our Constitution will now be formally ...

VHI & BUPA Group schemes & discounts available for all members

Eventing Ireland is pleased to announce that is has reached an agreement with both VHI Health Insurance and BUPA (North and South of the border) to provide a membership discount ...