Fun ride
THE Galtee Harriers and South Tipperary Harriers will jointly host a fun ride starting at Burncourt, Co Tipperary at 11.30 am tomorrow, Sunday, November 6th. The wide variety of fences will be all optional. Contact Jim on 087-2643904.
Happy birthday
HAPPY birthday to Comdt Tom Freyne, who was joined by his wife Jacqui Stokes, riding side saddle, at the opening meeting of the Tipperary Foxhounds in Fethard on Monday. Comdt Freyne combines his army duties with his role as a joint-master.
Dashing
EQUESTRIAN artist Liam Clancy cut a dash at the Tipps’ opening meet on Monday. Sporting a top hat, he rode an impressive grey to the meet which traditionally takes place on the outskirts of the famous walled town.
New entry
These two young riders joined the Carlow Hunt for their first ever day’s hunting. Isabel James (3) and Saoirse Deering (3) were assisted by Linda Shannon leading at Newtown, Co Carlow.
Flying high
Yasmin Robinson and horse Millo took part in a charity ride at Oliver Walsh’s Flower Hill Equestrian in Portumna, Co Galway. Over €2,500 was raised for the Lecarrow Benevolent Fund, based in Roscommon. Walsh is huntsman with the Roscommon Hunt.