IHWT appeal for marketing sponsor
THE Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) has launched an appeal to find a marketing and PR sponsorship partner. The charity is seeking a professional company to sponsor marketing and PR services to highlight its important work and to assist with promoting the many horses and ponies that are up for re-homing. The IHWT is based in Co Wicklow on a 68-acre farm and is home presently to 74 equines including many thoroughbreds. Over 30 trained volunteers carry out home checks for potential homes all across the country. Anyone in a position to get involved is asked to contact the IHWT at info@ihwt.ie
Irish well placed at Europeans
THE Irish Junior eventing team sits in sixth place at the European Championships in Poland overnight and head into today’s cross-country on a score of 97.0 penalties. Germany currently leads on 80.8 penalties,
The individual dressage scores were Ali Fitzpatrick and Kelly (29.8 for 11th), Ciara O’Connor and Cooley Rebound (31.8 for 25th), Katie Gibbons and Milchem Free Spirit (32.0 for 28th), Gearoid Bolger and Into Mischief (33.2 for 34th), Carla Williamson and Powers (34.0 for 38th), Molly O’Connor and Stillbrook Aoife (41.2 for 62nd).
In the Young Riders eventing European Championships at the same venue, Ireland was sitting in fifth in the team competition with Ben Connors and OLS King Aragon best of the Irish individually in 14th on 33.5. 2024 silver medallist Tom Nestor was in 28th place on 36.3 with Cooley Diamond Dancer, while Oleana Cowan was sitting in 42nd with RCA Royal Mist on 38.5 and Momo Sheehy was 43rd on HHS Noble Call on 38.6. Finsceal Endeavor and Amelia McCarthy were 49th on 40.0, while Godfrey Gibbons was last to ride his test and scored 34.9 with Kilroe Lego Land for 24th.
Royal Meath Show
THE Royal Meath Show is set to take place on Sunday, September 7th in Trim, Co Meath. This year’s show will look slightly different as, with thanks to the Office of Public Works, the committee have permission to use the site of the Porch Fields. The show will run a range of classes from horses to sheep, cattle, poultry and the popular dog show. For more information visit www.royalmeathshow.com
Goresbridge extend to seven days
GORESBRIDGE Horse Sales has announced their 2025 September International Sport Horse Sale has been extended to seven days, running from Tuesday, September 2nd through to Wednesday, September 10th with over 1,200 lots catalogued. Day one (Tuesday, September 2nd) kicks off with a day dedicated entirely to ponies and the special performance Connemara section. The catalogue features pony club ponies, competitive jumping ponies, and performance Connemaras including over height.
Day two will focus on five-year-old and older horses, showcasing an extensive selection of competition horses, from seasoned jumpers and eventers to reliable hunters and leisure types. Wednesday continues with the remaining five-year-olds and older horses before moving into the first selection of four-year-olds. Thursday (September 5th) will then be devoted to four-year-olds, a standout day for producers and riders.
The sale concludes with three days of three-year-olds, from Monday to Wednesday (8th-10th) with nearly 500 catalogued, from traditionally-bred Irish horses to modern pedigrees aimed at the highest levels of competition. The catalogue is online now and the online gallery will be live next Thursday, August 12th. Visit www.goresbridge.com.