AGM date for TIHA

THE annual general meeting (AGM) of the Traditional Irish Horse Association will take place on Sunday, November 19th in the Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise, at 2.30pm.

All are welcome but only paid up members may vote. Proposals for discussion must be submitted before November 12th to the Honorary Secretary Joan Bateman, Curraghchase, Adare, Co Limerick, and should be signed by two paid up members.

Top horse to Lynch

THE nine-year-old stallion Cadeau de Muze has been sold to Rushy Marsh Farm and will be seen under Ireland’s Denis Lynch in the future. Rushy Marsh Farm is owned by Frank McCourt, co-owner of the Global Champions Tour, who Lynch rides for.

The Nabab de Reve-sired stallion was produced up to Grand Level by Belgium’s Phillipe Le Jeune and most recent results include just two time faults in a 1.60m class at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Canada.

Bred at the famous Stal de Muze, Cadeau de Muze is out of Atlanta, who competed at the 2006 World Equestrian Games.

Photos note

DUE to pressures of space, a number of photographs, including weddings and images from Maam Cross Fair, have been held over until next week’s issue.

Andromaque passes away

THE Irish Sport Horse eventing mare Andromaque (Anshan x Gortnagale) was sadly put down this week following complications from colic.

The 16-year-old mare was bred by Patrick Hennessy in Ireland and started her career with Katie O’Sullivan, Fraser Duffy and then Andrea Ryan, before being sold to the USA in 2009. She was then ridden to great success by America’s Will Faudrees.

The combination were shortlisted for the 2012 Olympic Games and recorded many top results, included 16th in the 2012 Rolex CCI4* in Kentucky.

Noreen appointed Spanish chef

WORLD-CLASS Dutch trainer Henk Noreen has been appointed chef d’equipe of the Spanish show jumping team, taking over from Eric van der Vleuten. Nooren has vast experience and has trained some of the best riders in the world. He has been involved in coaching at under age level in Spain for the last few years.

Irish FEI representatives

HORSE Sport Ireland announced three Irish representatives have been appointed to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). Gillian Kyle has been appointed FEI eventing steward general, Gerry McCloskey has been appointed FEI Jumping Steward General, and Dermot Forde has been reappointed as FEI National Head Veterinarian.

Cavan International

CAVAN International Horse Show begins next Wednesday, November 8th, and runs through until Sunday, November 12th. Highlights at the one-star show include the popular Kingsland Puissance on Saturday night, beginning at 9.30pm, and the Power and Speed final on Sunday at 2pm. The International Grand Prix takes places at 7pm on Sunday evening.