Agrihealth acquires Mackeys
AGRIHEALTH have acquired the business of Mackey Equestrian with effect from September 1st 2018. Based in Co Monaghan, Agrihealth has worked in the distribution of animal health, veterinary and equipment products in Ireland and the UK for over 50 years.
Mackey Equestrian, founded by Ernest and Samantha Mackey, and based in Donard, Co. Wicklow, have been leaders in the equestrian distribution business for over 29 years. The integration will be happening over the next few months but for the moment, business will be conducted as normal from Mackey Equestrian.
Ballinasloe Show
A REMINDER that Ballinasloe Horse and Agricultural Show Ltd takes place at the Ballinasloe Showgrounds, on Sunday, September 23rd next, starting at 11am.
The organisers believe that this year’s event is going to be one of the best in the last 60 years and all are most welcome to come along and enjoy the action-packed day.
There are plenty of equine classes as well as livestock classes, a vegetable growing competition, a big poultry section as well as food and fun with children’s entertainment and a donkey derby.
Free parking is available adjacent to Ballinasloe Showgrounds on the Fairgreen and Childrens Entertainment is in the grounds.
The closing date for entries is Tuesday, September 18th.
Further information and entry forms can be obtained from www.ballinasloeshow.com or John Harney at 087 2105032 or Faye O’Connor at 085 8005577.
Big win applauded
SAKKARA Equestrian sent hearty congratulations to Irish-bred Sumas Zorro (ISH) and Egypt’s Sameh El Dahan on their stunning victory in the $3m CP International at the Spruce Meadows Masters in Canada at the weekend.
An equestrian apparel and performance wear label, inspired by a love of horses and passion for equestrian sport, Sakkara’s collection is made in Italy and combines distinctive design using luxe-tech fabrics. Sakkara crafts a signature style that honours the essence of horsemanship in an innovative, contemporary way that offers riders of all levels and disciplines the comfort and confidence to excel in any area.
(See international report on A58-59 from Spruce Meadows and Sakkara’s congratulatory advert on A61).
ISPCA legacys
THE ISPCA is appealing to people to consider leaving a legacy in their final Will to the charity to enable them care for their animals when they are unable to. ISPCA and MADRA recently worked in collaboration to rescue two collie dogs, found living in a property in which the owner of the animals had been taken into care the previous year.
ISPCA Chief Inspector Conor Dowling said: “Nobody wants to imagine themselves in a position where they are unable to care for their pets, but not having a plan in place can lead to situations like this one.”
With the assistance of BrayVet who treated the dogs for skin conditions, the dogs named Bob and Bess, are now up for rehoming as a pair. (Contact Marina at MADRA at info@madra.ie or telephone 091 584274).
The ISPCA’s Home Forever Programme allows members of the public make provisions for the ISPCA to take care of their pets should they suddenly pass away, become incapacitated, or move into residential care.
For more information about the Home Forever programme, please visit https://www.ispca.ie/ispca_home_forever_programme/
Lanaken coverage
ELEVEN Irish combinations are through to the Lanaken finals this weekend, full coverage in next week’s issue.