THE Plusvital Spring Series, a nationwide combined training league run in partnership with Eventing Ireland, got underway in the South Leinster Region last Sunday at CoilÓg Equestrian Centre.

An impressive January turnout of 80 combinations over five classes, from 80cm through to 115cm, made for a busy and upbeat start to the campaign while, despite a foggy and slightly frosty start to the day, the weather cleared to reveal blue skies and bright winter sunshine.