Eventing Ireland is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with NutriScience Equine and the Association of Irish Riding Clubs (A.I.R.C.), which will see dedicated A.I.R.C. classes run at three selected Eventing Ireland national events during the upcoming season.
The A.I.R.C. classes will be proudly sponsored by NutriScience Equine, whose continued support of Irish equestrian sport plays a vital role in developing horses and riders at all levels. NutriScience Equine’s involvement underscores a shared commitment to grassroots and Amateur Eventing.
Faith Morris of NutriScience stated, “We are incredibly proud to sponsor the inaugural NutriScience Equine A.I.R.C. Pathway Series. By investing in these events, we are helping to promote the growth and sustainability of Irish grassroots eventing through collaboration and support. NutriScience Equine is committed to creating opportunities for riders and horses to thrive across the country – from the first jump to the finish line, we’re with Irish equestrians every step of the way.”
The initiative aims to offer new opportunities for Riding Club members wishing to experience national-level Eventing, as well as offering a pathway to the A.I.R.C. Eventing Championships. The dedicated classes will provide A.I.R.C. members with the opportunity to compete amongst their peers at affiliated Events, with no additional cost for Eventing Ireland membership or day tickets.
The classes will be run under Eventing Ireland rules, at 80cm-110cm. The Events that will host the NutriScience Equine A.I.R.C. Pathway classes are:
- Flowerhill 1 – 17th May (80cm-100cm)
- Grove – 28th June (90cm-110cm)
- Glandoran 2 – 16th August (80cm-100cm)
Speaking on the collaboration, representatives from both organisations highlighted the value of working together to broaden participation and create new opportunities for Riding Club members. The partnership reflects a mutual goal of fostering growth within Irish Eventing and supporting riders as they advance through the sport.
Elaine Dunne, General Manager of A.I.R.C. said, “The Association of Irish Riding Clubs is delighted to collaborate with Eventing Ireland to provide our members with the opportunity to take part in eventing across three excellent venues. This partnership represents an exciting step forward for our members, and we are very much looking forward to seeing how it develops. We are confident it will be a positive experience for all involved, and we look forward to working closely with Eventing Ireland in the months ahead. We would also like to sincerely thank NutriScience Equine for their generous sponsorship of this initiative.”
“This collaboration with A.I.R.C. represents an important step in strengthening the relationship between affiliates, as well as offering new opportunities for Riding Club members,” said Alison Packman, Eventing Ireland General Manager. “By offering dedicated classes for A.I.R.C. members at select national events, we are creating an accessible and supportive pathway for Riding Club members to try Eventing, or gain valuable experience on the way to their own Eventing Championships. We are delighted to work alongside A.I.R.C. on this initiative and very grateful to NutriScience Equine for their support in making these opportunities possible.”
Eventing Ireland and A.I.R.C. look forward to welcoming Riding Club members to these dedicated classes and to a successful season of collaboration, supported by NutriScience Equine.
COMPETITOR INFORMATION
Do I need to be an Eventing Ireland Member?
No, you don’t need an Eventing Ireland membership to compete in the A.I.R.C classes, you simply need a free, Web Only account. For a useful video guide on setting up an account, please CLICK HERE
Do I need to register my horse?
You don’t need to pay any registration for your horse, but you will need to add them to the system as a free, Web Only registration. Add your horse to your Members Account using THIS GUIDE
Can I compete a pony?
Yes, but the pony must be a minimum of 5 years old and 143cm.
Are there any additional fees?
No, there are no day ticket or day registration charges for A.I.R.C. members to these classes, you only need to pay the entry fee.
What level should I enter?
You must compete at or below your A.I.R.C. grade (not above). All memberships and grades will be checked in advance of the Events by the A.I.R.C. office.
- EI80 – RC P2/RC 80
- EI90 – RC P3/RC 90
- EI100 – RC N/RC 100
- EI110 – RC E/RC 110
How do I make an entry, what information do I need to provide?
Simply click on the Event on the Eventing Ireland website, and click on the “Enter” button beside the relevant class. You will then be asked to log into your Eventing Ireland account. Follow the on-screen wizard to make your entry. You must provide your A.I.R.C. membership number when making your entry.
There is a useful guide to making entries HERE.
Anything else I should know?
These classes will run under Eventing Ireland rules, so please familiarise yourself with them, including tack and dress requirements. The 2026 Rulebook is available to view HERE
Body Protectors must be up to current standards (see HERE) and hats must be up to standard and tagged accordingly (red/red and white tags) – Eventing Ireland and A.I.R.C. share tags, so if you have a red and/or red and white tag from an A.I.R.C. event, these tags will also cover Eventing Ireland events.
IMPORTANT:
- If you have 20 penalties or more in Show Jumping, you are eliminated and may not go Cross Country.
- If you are eliminated on the Cross Country course, for any reason, you may not continue
