WHAT a June bank holiday week it’s been for the ever buoyant Irish sport horse industry which really came back to itself, showing depth and strength throughout from the sporting arena right through to the sales rostrum.

As all eyes turned to our top Irish team contesting the Nations Cup in La Baule yesterday afternoon (Friday), both Millstreet International Horse Trials and Mullingar International CSI2* Horse Show enjoyed resounding successes, marking a real comeback highlight on the equestrian calendar. With the return of amateurs and pony riders, it’s very much onwards and upwards for the equestrian scene.