Sophie Hawkshaw and her three-year-old pony Bella on their first ride out in company at the County Galway Hunt beach ride Lyndsey Robinson Photography

Minella Indo, who recently retired after a stellar career on the track, enjoying a morning with the Kildare Foxhounds autumn hunting with Michèle McArdle outside Dunlavin

Gearoid Moynihan, brother of huntsman Padhraic Moynihan, has taken up the role as whipper-in to the Kildare Foxhounds this season. He was pictured autumn hunting outside Dunlavin last weekend

Robbie Sheehan and Knockroe Clover Mor, winner of the 148 1.20m at Cavan on October 5th \ Laurence Dunne jumpinaction.net

Ava O'Neill and Tynagh Sunshine, winner of 138 1.10m at Cavan on October 5th \ Laurence Dunne jumpinaction.net

Isla Mckinty and Killorglin Boy, winner of the 128 1m at Cavan on October 5th \ Laurence Dunne jumpinaction.net