THE 12th IDHBA National Show took place at Punchestown Racecourse last weekend when, thanks to generous sponsors, diligent stewards and wonderful volunteers the show was another huge success.

Competitions got underway with a class of 19 purebred filly foals. British judges Mrs Sue Phillips and Chris Hewlett worked hard to line up this very strong class. Padraig Bohan’s Gortfadda Mrs Dancer, by Knockaleery Dancer out of Gortfadda Ruby Kingdom, took the red rosette.