Madam,
2022 is a milestone for the riding club movement in Ireland, as the first club was started in August 1972. This was the Foxborough Riding Club in Co Wicklow, formed by a small group spearheaded by Esther De Groot, who received much help from the British Horse Society about the setting up of a riding club, the examination system and general guidance. The group consisted of Esther, Helen Mangan, Gladys McCormick, Birgit Holfeld-Connolly and the late Teresa Bernon.


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