Movin’ on!
Where did March go? I can’t believe that it’s nearly 6 weeks since I last blogged and a lot has happened…the eventing season is truly in full swing. Having navigated some dressage tests and rounds of jumping at Coilog in less than ideal weat...
CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS SUPERLEAGUE SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMED
Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce that Connolly’s RED MILLS will continue to sponsor the SuperLeague for 2017. The Connolly’s RED MILLS SuperLeague encourages the top horse/rider combinations to compete at the highest level and previous winner...
Pre-season confessions of an eventing addict
It’s February and the start of the eventing season is fast approaching, so: The bank account takes a double whammy and it’s only 1 pay check post-Christmas…..early in February my poor bank account had a rather tough day having paid out double whammy...
Eventing Ireland Pushes Forward with Safety Initiatives
In 2016, Eventing Ireland became the first nation worldwide to use the ERQI (EquiRatings Quality Index) system – the cross-country risk analysis indictors developed by Equestrian data science company EquiRatings. The ERQI system provided traffic light i...
Davina Gray – eventing addict
It’s 5.45am and as the alarm goes I can hear the wind howling and it’s pitch dark outside. I am fighting the urge to hit snooze, but Tyrella is in 2 weeks time and the pony needs to be exercised! Welcome to the world of an amateur eventer! So,...
Preparing for success – putting the winter to work
Off-season for eventers can seem to last a lifetime but then all of a sudden, the first event is upon us and we find ourselves wondering what we really achieved over the winter months. For me, it’s important that I plan my winter training like I wou...
Hannah Francis and Willberry Wonder Pony – 6 legs, 2 hearts, Pure Inspiration
It is said that success is not only measured by what you achieve in your lifetime, but also in what you inspire others to do. Event rider Hannah Francis was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2015, at just seventeen years of age. Her story has changed lives, ...
Tis the season to be… off??
The off season. Well named really, since starting back feral event horses can involve quite a lot of impromptu offing. The close of the European season in October generally sees riders (try to) escape for a quick holiday, and horses are let down and reste...
Would You Know If Someone Was Suffering From A Concussion?
As we prepare to celebrate the seventh annual Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day on Saturday, September 17th, we ask “Would You Know If Someone Was Suffering From A Concussion?” Did you know that the average amount of traumat...
International Eventing Forum 2017 – The Next Generation
The sport of eventing is constantly evolving and never at a speed faster than in the last 5 years. Who knows what the next 5 years will bring and what will be required to achieve success in the years to come? This is the inspiration behind the 2017 Intern...