THE Eventing Ireland Youth Committee Silver Ball was a big success last Saturday night at Barberstown Castle in Kildare.

The hard work of equine and human athletes in the pony, junior and young rider ranks were celebrated, along with the endless work and support of volunteers and parents.

The following awards were given out on the night:

Equivet Horse of the Year 2025 - Annaharvey Dunowen ridden by Maeve Deverell

The Monart Sale Young Horse of the Year 2025 - Ashwood Rio ridden by Ciara O’Connor

Connemara Pony Sales Newcomer of the Year 2025 - Mark Houlihan

EI Youth Committee Volunteer of the Year 2025 - Charlie Lyttle

The Irish Field Inspiration of the Year 2025 - Gearoid Bolger

Youth ridden Thoroughbred of the Year 2025 - Barberton and Rosie Coad

Itsplainsailing Dressage Riders of the Year 2025 - Maya Constable (pony), Ciara O’Connor (junior), Erin McCrea (young rider)

O’Neill & Co Show jumping Riders of the Year 2025 - Hannah Goold (pony), Carla Williamson (junior), Ava Dowley (young rider)

Red Mills Cross-Country Riders of the Year 2025 - Cayleigh Erwin (pony), Lee Bloomfield (junior), Jack O’Haire (young rider)

International Riders of the Year 2025 - Kitty Cullen (pony), Ben Connors (junior), Momo Sheehy (young rider)

George Mernagh Memorial Fund Youth Bursaries awarded to Molly O’Connor and Yvonne Daly

EI Youth League winners

Demlay Equestrian Pony 90cms: Charlie Watson and Leamore Girl

Demlay Equestrian Pony 100 cms: Maya Constable and Rockon Pedro

Demlay Equestrian Pony 110cms: Hannah Goold and Paddy’s Best

Demlay Equestrian Junior 100cms: Maya Constable and Umeypark Big Cat

Demlay Equestrian Junior 110 cms: Maeve Deverell and Annaharvey Dunowen

Young Rider 110cms: Mark Houlihan and CFH Grand Vivendi

Young Rider 115cms: Caolfhionn Lawlor and Uncle Junior