THE Donegan Ryan Eventing team claimed the top three classes at the third and final leg of the Eventing Ireland Munster Region Combined Training League last Sunday. The popular kick-starter to the eventing season returned to Maryville Stables where recent development work allowed a second dressage arena to operate and made the day shorter for the 80-plus entrants that came forward each week.

Under the new organisation skills of Cork-based rider Ana-Maria Hughes, competitors were attracted by the league prizes offered by new sponsors Equine Athletes, Emma Robertson, Saddles & Style, Aidan Cotter, Whitstone Bedding and Bluegrass Horse Feeds. A first-timer in this position, Ana said: “I’m delighted with how it all went and it made my day to see everyone smiling.”