The competitors represent 12 different pony club branches from all over the country.

The eight boys are Chris Coakley (Ward Union), Conor Mahon (Kilkenny), Luke Sutherland (Kilkenny), Jack O’Leary (Westmeath), Leo Micklem (Bray), Mike Healy (Warrington), Patrick Duggan (Limerick), Jamie Carroll (Laois).