Horse Sport Ireland | Senior

Le Lion d'Angers 20th to 23rd October 2011

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:53:55 GMT

The follow combinations will represent Ireland at the FEI World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses which will take place in Le Lion d'Angers, France from 20th to 23th October

CCI* 6 yo class:

Luke Drea/Gorsehill Pearl (ISH)
Sarah Ennis/Westwinds Hercules (ISH)
Austin O'Connor/Kilpatrick Knight (ISH)

CCI** 7 yo class:

Declan Cullen/The Irish Scot (ISH)
Sarah Ennis/Stellor Rebound (ISH)
Mark Kyle/Zimbay
Louise Lyons/Ballinasillogue Cavalier (ISH)
Brian Morrison/Fenyas Elegance (ISH)
Joseph Murphy/DHI Topstory
Joseph Murphy/Herbst Golden Eclipse (ISH)
Austin O'Connor/Balham Houdini (ISH)
Micheal O'Toole/Greenfort Endeavour (ISH)
Steven Smith/Good Lux Jack (ISH)
Sam Watson/Horseware Bowman (ISH)

For more information see www.mondialdulion.com

International Eventing Forum 2012 Hartpury College

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:36:40 GMT

The International Eventing Forum is delighted to announce the panel of presenters for their Olympic Year Forum 2012 on Mon 6th February 2012 which is once again aimed at all riders, owners, trainers and supporters interested in the sport of Eventing and will be chaired by Eric Smiley FBHS - coach to the Belgian Olympic Team.

Panel of Speakers:

Chris Bartle FBHS - Coach to the German Olympic Team
Laurent Bousquet - Chef d'Equipe of the French Olympic Team
Louis Alvarez Cervera - Show Jumping coach to the New Zealand Olympic Team
David O'Connor - Coach to the Canadian Olympic Team

There will be an opportunity to hear the very latest information from the FEI Veterinary Committee and from the FEI Eventing Commitee

For further information and booking form Download Attached

Le Lion d'Angers Training Clinic - Coilog EC

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:01:17 GMT

Training Schedule for riders travelling to Le Lion d'Angers Wed 12th October @ Coilog EC with Heike Holstein & Ian Fearon. Download Attached.

Vet Check with Will Lalor between 12.00 and 2.00pm

Jumping in the grass arena. Dressage in the maple arena

Le Lion d'Angers Update

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:02:26 GMT

Click Here for an update on the timeline for Le Lion d'Angers selection, selection criteria, eligibility for funding etc.

Expressions of Interest Le Lion d'Angers

Fri, 27 May 2011 17:45:34 GMT

Riders who are interested in being considered for selection for Le Lions d’Angers, 20th – 23rd Oct 2011, should complete the expression of interest form Attached and return F.A.O Louise Donnelly on Email: ldonnelly@horsesportireland.ie or Fax: 045 850 850 before 5pm on Wednesday 8th June.

It is hoped to provide some training opportunities for combinations in contention for Le Lion d’Angers. A document outlining the selection criteria will be made available shortly.

Please read the FEI minimum eligibility requirements for Le Lion d’Angers Attached

Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:31:25 GMT

Bluegrass Horse Feeds are the official feed consultants for HSI. Declan Cullen from Bluegrass is available for consultation if any riders on the senior squad would like to contact him regarding a feeding programme for their horses. Tel: 048 3754 8276 Email: declan@bluegrasshorsefeed.com

Alcohol, Sport & You Guide

Thu, 05 May 2011 11:08:45 GMT

Attached is is drinkaware.ie's Alcohol, Sport & You guide. This guide contains essential information on how and why alcohol affects your body and impacts on your performance. It is aimed at everyone who participates in sport and exercise. Further information can be found on www.drinkaware.ie.

Press Release: Horse Sport Ireland announces changes to the Senior Eventing High Peformance Programme

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:13:05 GMT

HORSE Sport Ireland has announced a number of changes in the Senior Eventing High Performance Programme. Show Jumping coach Michael Quirke is unable to continue in his role due to increased international commitments with his own horses and Ian Fearon will take over the role for 2011. Ferdi Eilberg will continue as Dressage coach. CLICK ON HEADING FOR FULL STORY

2011 Senior Eventing Provisional Squad

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:49:27 GMT

Aoife Clark – Master Crusoe & Vaguely North
Capt. Geoff Curran. The Jump Jet.
Jayne Doherty – The Only One & Ravenstar
Ciaran Glynn – Don’t Tell Punch & Killossery Kruisita
Mark Kyle – Step in Time & Nitetime Cavalier
Louise Lyons – Murphy’s Miracle
Joseph Murphy – Electric Cruise
Jim Newsam – Magennis
Elizabeth Power – Kilpatrick River & Doonaveeragh O One
Camilla Speirs – Portersize Just a Jiff
Sam Watson – Horseware Bushman

Team Trainer & HPM Presence at Competitions

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:35:29 GMT

Provisional list of competitions to be attended by the Team Trainers and the High Performance Manager in 2011:

Belton 1st to 3rd April: Ferdi Eilberg, Ian Fearon & Ginny Elliot
Badminton 21st to 25th April: Ferdi Eilberg, Ian Fearon & Ginny Elliot
Tattersalls 26th to 29th May: Ferdi Eilberg, Ian Fearon & Ginny Elliot
Luhmuhlen 16th to 19th June: Ginny Elliot
Barbury 7th to 10th July: Ferdi Eilberg, Ian Fearon & Ginny Elliot
European Championships Luhmuhlen: Ferdi Eilberg, Ian Fearon & Ginny Elliot

Upcoming Training Days for 2011 Provisional Squad

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:47:30 GMT

Tuesday 29th March at Quainton Stud (UK) with Ian Fearon (SJ) and Ferdi Eilberg (dressage)
Wednesday 13th April @ The Army Equitation School with Ian Fearon (SJ) and David Lee & Jean Mitchell (dressage)

2012 Olympic Qualification

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:40:18 GMT

The next opportunity for Ireland to qualify a team for the 2012 Olympic Games are at the European Championships in Luhmuhlen 25th to 28th August 2011. In the event that Ireland does not qualify in Luhmuhlen there is an opportunity to qualify through individual riders FEI Olympic Rankings.

CLICK HERE to see the ‘Rules & Point System for FEI Olympic Rider Ranking’ (published 1st Feb 2011) which outlines how the point system for ranking is calculated.

Ranking commences on March 1st 2011 and runs until March 1st 2012.

Further details on the qualification procedure can be found on. www.fei.org/events/games/olympic-games/london-2012