THE fortitude of the pony communities from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales were resoundingly tested in squalid conditions at the Home Pony International in South View last week. All Irish ponies wore green rugs with pride, while the riders sported bright red ribbons to remember Jack De Bromhead.

Charlotte Foley and Ghost Rider Kerveyer were the best of the Irish in the mixed teams competition, winning bronze. Ted Fagan and Kiltormer Ruby won the 128 Winters on Thursday. He was also second in Saturday’s equivalent with Dooneen’s Electric, while Sam Widger and Creevelea Fire Fox went one better taking the win. Ted and Sam, along with Jack Dore riding Woodside Gerry Lee and Medb Kinny riding Leilaish Lady Penelope formed the 128 Irish Team, who were victorious on Friday’s Nations Cup.