HORSE Sport Ireland is saddened to learn that the Irish equestrian legend Iris Kellett passed away at a nursing home in Naas last night (Friday).

THE Army Equitation School at McKee Barracks, Dublin, will will be retained in the review of the Defence Vote programmes and expenditure arising from the National Recovery Plan 2011 – 2014.

REMINDER - The final seminar will be held on Tuesday 8th March – Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath
HORSE Sport Ireland and Teagasc have announced a series of five regional information evenings for persons interested in developing businesses in the Sport Horse Sector.

FINGAL County Council and the Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) recently rounded up all the horses in Dunsink. These were subsequently microchipped and provided with passports while those with no owners were taken into care by the IHWT

HORSE Sport Ireland has announced details of its High Performance Show Jumping Committees for 2011. These committees oversee the operation of the High Performance programmes for 2011.

IT WAS the turn of Waterford IT to host the 2011 National Intervarsity Equestrian Championships last weekend. Students from all over the country plus students from France, Great Britain, Belgium, Luxembourg and Canada took part.

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 to identify and develop talented young riders and encourage their progress by awarding training bursaries, giving direction and advice and providing a pathway to help them achieve an international standard in their chosen equestrian discipline.

The scheme is open to riders in all equestrian affiliates. As in previous years, Horse Sport Ireland will sponsor the Silver Spurs 2011.

HORSE Sport Ireland and Showjumping Ireland have announced that Tom Slattery will be the High Performance Coach and Chef d’Equipe for the pony show jumping team for 2011. Tom will also act as show jumping coach to the pony eventing team.

THE London 2012 Olympic equestrian timetable has been announced by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG). London 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of equestrian sport in the Olympic movement.

NEWS that a world-class equestrian facility will be located in the heart of Ireland has been warmly welcomed by Ireland’s show jumping enthusiasts.