THE second annual Galway Branch Irish Draught Horse Breeders’ Association Show took place on Saturday, May 31st in Ballinasloe Showgrounds. After a somewhat overcast morning, thankfully the sun made its appearance making for a pleasant day’s showing.

Exhibitors arrived from early morning from all corners of Ireland for an action-packed day with a total of 25 classes comprising of in-hand, ridden performance and show jumping. As well as the usual schedule of Irish Draught classes, this year’s show had some new additions in the form of two part-bred classes and two optimum time classes open to all breeds.