Irish Draught event

THE Laois Branch of the Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association is to run a one-day event for Irish Draught horses and part-bred Draughts at Stradbally Hall on Sunday, April 3rd at 11am. Entries for the event close on March 31st.

For more information, search for Laois IDHBA Eventing and Endurance on Facebook or call 087-4142729. Endurance Ireland is also running an endurance class for Irish Draughts at Stradbally Hall on the same day.

Paul MacKenzie

SHOWJUMPING Ireland’s Ulster Region has announced the resignation of Paul MacKenzie, chairman of its regional committee. The committee members expressed their regret at his resignation and thanked him for his time and commitment at both a regional and national level and wished him success with the expansion of his business. Vice-chairperson Janet Currie has taken over as acting chairperson.

Stallions 2016

BREEDERS, don’t miss next week’s issue of The Irish Field, which will include a special 28-page breeding-focused magazine. Stallions 2016 will include breeding features, stallion reviews, veterinary advice and much more.

Bel-Air cancelled

BEL-Air hunter trials have been postponed due to heavy rain forecasted and will now take place on Saturday, April 9th.