IN welcome news for the eventing community, Eventing Ireland confirmed Connolly’s Red Mills will continue their sponsorship of the Red Mills SuperLeague which kicks off at Tyrella 3 today (Saturday).

Last year’s nail-biting final saw both Joseph Murphy and Sam Watson tied for first place of the Red Mills SuperLeague. 2017 saw 65 combinations taking part over the SuperLeague which averaged 14 combinations in each class.

The Connolly’s Red Mills SuperLeague series will comprise of O/CNC2* and A/CNC2* classes, where points are doubled. The combination with the most points at the end of the series.

In addition, Connolly’s Red Mills will sponsor the CNC3* class at the Eventing Ireland National Championships being held at Kilguilkey House on September 8th-9th.

Equine brand manager for Connolly’s Red Mills, Jane Davis said: “We are delighted to be continuing our sponsorship of the Connolly’s Red Mills SuperLeague and in turn supporting Irish eventing. It’s been a challenging start to the season for everyone and like all the competitors, we’re delighted to see that the Red Mills SuperLeague will get going at Tyrella this weekend.”

Connolly’s Red Mills Ambassador and last year’s joint SuperLeague winner, Sam Watson, said: “The Red Mills SuperLeague takes into account the best national events that we have. They fit in nicely with the calendar; this year Tyrella is going to be a vital prep run for our first International in Ireland which is going to be Ballindenisk.

“I have two entered for the Red Mills SuperLeague this weekend, Tullabeg Flamenco and Imperial Sky. I think for everyone it has been a tough spring.

“A lot of really successful horses have come out of the Red Mills SuperLeague. Tullabeg Flamenco won it as a seven-year-old and Horseware Ardagh Highlight had a great season in it last year and we’ve got big things in our sights for him this year so hopefully the pattern continues.”

Alison Packman of Eventing Ireland concluded: “We are very grateful that our longest running sponsor, Connolly’s Red Mills, has continued to support the prestigious SuperLeague. This support goes over and beyond sponsorship as Red Mills ensure our equine athletes are getting the best nutrition possible to keep them at the top of their game.

“We also have to thank the hard work and support of our venues and event organisers who make the SuperLeague the success it is.”