BREEDERS 10: Dom Cassidy - When a Hero comes along
Mayo breeder Dom Cassidy, the breeder of Barnacogue Hero, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
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17 April 2026 Reports
NEWS: Flannelly fired up for French assault
Ireland's youth show jumpers are all set to tackle another round of world class competition in Compiegne this weekend
17 April 2026 Reports
EVENTING: Strong start list at Ballindenisk
Nine countries will be represented at the Spring International Ballindenisk, where the Nutriscience four-star classes are the highlights of the weekend
PICTURE DESK: Out and about on horses and ponies
Some equestrian action from around the country over the past fortnight
17 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Day out at Duffys
The Connaught Amateur Spring Show at Duffys Equestrian Centre on April 26th will be the first Amateur Spring Show in the region
17 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Amateur leagues kick off
Connaught region is gearing up for an exciting summer of show jumping as its horse and amateur leagues kick off on May 3rd in Galway Equestrian
17 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: KHPC riders prepare to race
Kildare Hunt Pony Club riders recently completed a training session at RACE in preparation for their upcoming pony race at the Punchestown Festival on May 2nd
17 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Farewell to Carrickrock Close Shave
Carrickrock Close Shave, sire of Oscar - one of An Garda Siochana Mounted Unit’s Draughts in the ‘Jerusalema’ viral video - died on Easter Sunday evening
17 April 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: Farfromaway scores track win
Meike Biegel and Ciara Murphy's Farfromaway won at Edgcote in England on Sunday
17 April 2026 Reports
SALES: April topper nets €14,200
Despite the threat of traffic and fuel supply disturbances last weekend, there was a lively trade at the Clifden sales with the top lot making €14,200
17 April 2026 Reports
SALES: Sale topping duo each make €10,000
There was a strong trade in ponies at Cavan's April sale, while several well-related sport horses were among the top lots
17 April 2026 Reports
SHOW JUMPING: Shaw takes the victory with Vitaire
Rachael Shaw and Leestone Vitaire won the amateur Balmoral qualifier at Mullingar while Marta Hughes Bravo and Hhs Figero won the 1.35m qualifier
17 April 2026 Reports
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