THURSDAY evening saw Ciara Mullen ride into Ring Two for the fifth time that day. Having competed across three of the four Ridden Connemara classes sponsored by Berney Brothers Saddlery, she piloted Zoe Price’s Loughderg Star to win the over 17 Ridden class.

Their performance in the Championship would see them claim the highest accolade as the red, white and blue sash was secured around the bay gelding’s neck, announcing the pair as the 2024 Connemara Pony Ridden Champion. Awarded the ‘Eugenia Murray’ Perpetual Challenge Cup, the Glencarrig Joe gelding has consistently qualified to compete at the RDS for the last three years.