Countdown continues to Camphire International Horse Trials in Co Waterford

With just days to go before the start of The Sema Lease Camphire International Horse Trials (July 24th – 28th), horses and riders from a record 16 different nations are en route to the picturesque Co Waterford venue, which this years hosts the Irish leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Series.

Competitors from as far afield as China, Japan and New Zealand will be joined by athletes from across Europe, with eight teams set to do battle in the FEI Nations Cup  – seeking to win the FEI’s Silver Salver and House of Waterford Crystal’s magnificent Crystal trophy.

Camphire will stage seven international competitions with a total of 330 entries. In addition 70 horses will take part in the Masterclasses for 4 and 5-year-old horses which is sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland.

Visitors will have a full weekend of action and activity to view as well as the delights of the artisan food and craft stalls in the country fair, daily Blackwater eco trips and the charity dog show sponsored by Gain Pet Nutrition in aid of My Canine Companion on Sunday July 28th.
Camphire is located 10 mins from Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow in West Waterford and 15 minutes from Youghal. Location: P51 H5P2.
For more information and to buy tickets see: www.camphirehorsetrials.com