These were open to Irish-bred four and five-year-olds who had pre-qualified at three equestrian centres, Ravensdale Lodge, The Meadows and Gransha.

Jean Mitchell, event organiser of next week’s Tattersalls International Horse Trials, judged the dressage test (which accounted for 30% of the total score) in Ring 2 on Wednesday evening. The weather may have been a bit colder and damper than one would have liked for all involved, but Mitchell was pleased with the quality of the horses before her and their production. She sees the class as having great potential.