HAVING already committed to a new and extensive sponsorship of the 2026 Eventing Ireland Amateur Eventing Leagues, Nutriscience Equine has announced a further collaboration with Eventing Ireland and the Association of Irish Riding Clubs, which will see dedicated AIRC classes run at three national events during the 2026 season.

Dubbed the Nutriscience Equine AIRC Pathway Series, the classes will run under Eventing Ireland rules at EI80-EI110 level at Flowerhill on May 17th, Grove on June 28th and Glandoran on August 16th. The series aims to give AIRC members the chance to experience national-level eventing, and will allow them to compete among their peers at affiliated competitions without the additional cost of Eventing Ireland membership or day tickets.

Speaking at the launch, Faith Morris, marketing manager of Nutriscience Equine, said: “We are incredibly proud to sponsor the inaugural Nutriscience Equine AIRC Pathway Series. By investing in these events, we are helping to promote the growth and sustainability of Irish grassroots eventing through collaboration and support.

“Nutriscience Equine is committed to creating opportunities for riders and horses to thrive across the country. From the first jump to the finish line, we’re with Irish equestrians every step of the way.”

Elaine Dunne, general manager of the AIRC, said: “The Association of Irish Riding Clubs is delighted to collaborate with Eventing Ireland to provide our members with the opportunity to compete across three excellent venues.

“The partnership represents an exciting step forward for our members, and we are very much looking forward to seeing how it develops. We would like to sincerely thank Nutriscience for their sponsorship of this initiative.”

Eventing Ireland’s Alison Packman said that: “By offering dedicated classes for AIRC members at select national events, we are creating an accessible and supportive pathway for riding club members to try eventing or to gain valuable experience on their way to their own eventing championships. We are delighted to work alongside the AIRC on this initiative, and we are very grateful to Nutriscience Equine for their support in making these opportunities possible.”

More information can be found at www.eventingireland.com/aircclasses