SHOWJUMPING Ireland announced that leading Irish equine science company Plusvital have once again come on board for the 2019 season and will be sponsoring the Pony and Children On Horses Spring Tour.

The tour is divided into four categories - the 128cm, 138cm, 148cm and Children on Horses - and will also incorporate three viewing days for riders hoping to make the teams for Fontainebleau.

The Plusvital Pony Spring Tour commences on March 2nd at Ard Chuain and concludes with the final at Maryville Stables on April 27th next.

The launch took place at the yard of Plusvital brand ambassador, Matt Garrigan, who enjoyed wins and top placings on the tour from 2009 to 2012.

Chairperson of the National Pony Committee, John McNamara commented: “I am delighted to have both Plusvital coming on board again this season for the Pony Spring Tour. I would like to thank them very much for the continued support and look forward to a great start to the year with this tour.”

Sales Director at Plusvital, Ciara Watt, said: “Following a very successful 2018 spring league, Plusvital are delighted to come on board again this year as sole sponsors of the Showjumping Ireland Pony and Children on Horses Spring Tour. We look forward to supporting our new brand ambassador Matt Garrigan and competitors in the league with our scientifically-based range of supplements and wish them all the very best of luck for the season ahead.”