MOST of you reading this will have had no experience of pony racing. You will not have attended a meeting, or even be aware of where this sport takes place. That is not a criticism, just the truth of the matter.

I have had family members compete, the children of friends also, and yet I too am a stranger to it. However, we at The Irish Field recognise the importance of the sport and are pleased to sponsor the leading rider awards each year. The sport also gets extensive coverage in the paper.