Side saddle prep

IN preparation for the Tipperary Foxhounds’ side saddle hunt on Saturday, February 27th next, Jonny Wragg is giving a side saddle clinic, at Knockbordan House, Grove, Fethard, on Sunday, February 21st.

This clinic will give a chance to jump a bank, a drain and some fences before the big day.

Please give Jacqui Freyne a call on 087 2629950 to get more details.

Don’t forget the legendary Tipps’ Hunt Ball is on Saturday, February 27th and there are special deals in place for the tickets for those wishing to hunt and dance the day... and night... away with a special all-in offer of €100.

Don’t miss out!

David Foster Ball memories

FOR those of you recovering from the great event that is always the David Foster Injured Riders Ball, held last night (Friday) in the Johnstown House Hotel, your support for this very worthy cause was very much appreciated by the organisers and all proceedings of course go to the Injured Riders Fund.

Now for those of you who may need a reminder of what actually happened last night, fear not, next week’s paper will carry a full report and photographs from eventing and sales correspondent Sally Parkyn!

Ballymacad Hunting Festival

A REMINDER that the Ballymacad Hunting Festival will be held from February 19th-23rd next. This mega event includes five day’s hunting with the hunt ball set for the lovely Virginia Park Lodge as well as an evening with Michelin star chef, Richard Corrigan. There’s great entertainment lined up and it promises to be a wonderful event. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Hunter Trials list

FOR those organising a spring hunter trial dates, don’t forget that dates will start to fill quickly now that the ground is finally drying up.

The Irish Field will be publishing our Hunter Trials Fixtures page as usual over the coming weeks so please contact Mary Gordon in our adverts department as soon as you can.

Remember only those that have advertised in the paper are eligible for inclusion in the Hunter Trials Fixtures list.

Meanwhile, the Louth Hunt Hunter Trial will be held on Thursday, March 17th at Tattersalls Farm, Tattersalls, Co Meath.

All usual classes, starting at 10am.