The second and third legs of the Olympic Saddlery Connacht Grand Prix League 2011 took place at Headford and Riverview over the weekend. The current league standings are detailed below. Horses that are eligible for Horse Sport Ireland’s Irish Sport Horse prize are denoted with an asterisk. Full results are available on www.connaughtshowjumping.com
Horse Sport Ireland and An Garda Síochána’s Mounted Unit would like your help in naming their newest recruit! He is a 4 year old Irish Draught gelding who will start his new career with the Mounted Unit this year.
The Army Equitation School provided a welcoming guard of honour for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the Irish National Stud on Thursday. Pictured is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with Lady Chryss O' Reilly, Chairperson of the Irish National Stud. Captain Geoff Curran is riding Kilmichael (ISH).
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Details of the Olympic Saddlery Connacht Grand Prix League have been announced. The 2011 League is supported by Horse Sport Ireland, Gain Feeds, and Cavalor Horse Feed & Supplements. The League will run from late May to late July and will have a total prize fund of €45,000, with a minimum prize fund of €3,000 per show.
JOIN the 'African Safari Riding Challenge' 12-21 Nov 2011 and help raise funds for the Irish Horse Welfare Trust. Non riders can also be accommodated. For further details Download Attached
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