ALL are welcome to Bandon Agricultural Show Society’s annual Show Day at the Showgrounds, Castlebernard, Bandon on Sunday, May 21st next.

This year’s event is of particular equine significance with no less than nine ISA national qualifiers.

For years, Bandon show has been associated with a formidable ridden horse section.

This year is no exception and once again, a strong “Racehorse to Riding Horse” section will be featured. The show has been fortunate to feature some of the biggest names in championship winning racehorses of recent years.

These retired former greats of the racing world now earn their oats in the “Racehorse to Riding Horse” class at a number of major shows throughout the country. The popular “Ridden Irish Draught” class features again this year as is the “Ridden Cob” (not exceeding 155cms) class.

ISA QUALIFIERS

Bandon Agricultural Show is renowned for the quality of its Young Horses, Ridden Horses and Broodmares, attracting entries nationwide. In recognition of same, Bandon show will also host its Young Horse Championship with €300 for the champion and €100 for the reserve, sponsored by Permanent TSB. The nine I.S.A. qualifiers are:

  • All-Ireland Yearling Colt and Gelding - Barryroe
  • All-Ireland Yearling Filly - Bridgetown
  • All-Ireland 2-Year-Old Gelding - Tinahely
  • All-Ireland 3-Year-Old Horse - Bannor/Rathangan
  • All-Ireland 3-Year-Old Filly - Bantry
  • All-Ireland Irish Draught Yearling Filly - Roscommon
  • All-Ireland Irish Draught 3-Year-Old Mare - Bonniconlon
  • All-Ireland West Cork Breeders Championship
  • Munster Foal Championship - Bantry

    • Entries for all horse classes close at 5pm on Wednesday, May 10th. The show office for all entries is located at O’Brien’s Saddlery, Sth Main Streeet, Bandon. For more details, contact 086 1936 193 or email: thebandonshow@gmail.com or visit www.bandonshow.com