BERTRAM Allen has offered a complete training package at his German base to the highest bidder in a special auction set to take place at Mullingar International Show this weekend.

As well as the array of international classes, the two-star show, which begins today and continues until Tuesday, will include the exciting Pro-Am Pony Pairs relay race on Monday at 5.30pm.

This popular event has raised in excess of €50,000 for the North Westmeath Hospice since it began, through an auction associated with the competition.

This year the top lot up for auction is being offered by Ireland’s highest ranked show jumper Allen. This includes return flights to and from Dublin to Düsseldorf, accommodation and two days’ training with the Wexford rider at his yard in Hunxe, Germany for the highest bidder.

Potential bidders can show their interest at Mullingar Show on Monday or by telephone bid to Sarah Jane in the show office on 087-6287048. Telephone bids must be lodged before the Grand Prix on Monday at 3pm.

Meanwhile, Paddy Power bookmakers will put its prices up for the inaugural Bet Showjumping Live competition at Mullingar on its website tonight.

To back your favourite, go to www.paddypower.com/betshowjumping