** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **
Date: 16 May 2024
TRI Equestrian named as Title Sponsor for the 2024 Grassroots Championships
Eventing Ireland is thrilled to announce TRI Equestrian as the title sponsor for the Grassroots Championships, being held at Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill from 13-14 July.
A long standing supporter of Eventing, TRI Equestrian has committed to provide over €5,500 worth of prize vouchers to the top 6 Grassroots athletes in ALL the TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championships classes:
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI100 Open
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI100
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI100P
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI100J
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI90
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI90P
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI80
- TRI Equestrian Grassroots EI80P
The TRI Equestrian Grassroots Championships aims to give a platform for our incredible Grassroots members, those competing at EI80 to EI100, to compete against each other in their own Championship format. This year sees the launch of a new EI100 Open class, for athletes competing on horses that have previously competed at EI110 or above with other riders.
Anyone in their 12 year or upwards can compete, whether they’re a full or web only member! Full details regarding eligibility requirements can be found HERE
TRI Equestrian’s Managing Director Philip Masterson said “as an Irish equestrian business we are delighted to partner with Eventing Ireland. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to promote and nurture eventing talent at the grassroots level, we look forward to contributing to the success of this Grassroots Championship.”
“We are delighted to welcome TRI Equestrian onboard as the title sponsor of our Grassroots Championships. This is now in its second year and we hope that with TRI’s support, it will be even bigger and better and continue to showcase our Grassroots athletes,” said Niki Potterton, Chairman of Eventing Ireland. “The Grassroots members make up over 55% of the total riding membership – we would not have a sport without them”.
About TRI Equestrian: TRI Equestrian is Ireland’s leading equestrian store, stocking a wide range of quality horse riding equipment, tack, equestrian clothing and equine supplements. Well known for their knowledgeable and friendly staff, TRI Equestrian offers everything for the horse, rider and more!
Along with two impressive retail stores based at the Curragh in Kildare and at the Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan, they also host two comprehensive websites, delivering to customers based in Ireland, Europe and the UK. https://www.triequestrian.ie/
