HAVING been voted Ireland’s best event venue in 2019, it came as no surprise to see a full capacity entry for Sunday’s Eventing Ireland fixture at Crecora. The event incorporated the ISH Stud Book age series for both horses and ponies, and in a late and appreciated move, the permitted entry had been increased to 250, enabling those on the waiting list to compete.

The fixture also staged the Tiggy Hancock Memorial EI 110 class, in which as hosts and close friends, the Furnell family donated the entry fees to Tiggy’s Trust Fund. In addition, the Hancock family kindly presented a perpetual challenge trophy to the winning rider, which in this inaugural year alone was presented to the leading combination after the first two phases. In keeping with the sunshine on the day, the yellow theme was evident everywhere, as even the start box was painted in Tiggy’s favourite colour.