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The second annual Irish Sport Horse Industry Awards are set to take place at the K Club Hotel in Straffan, Co Kildare, on Saturday, April 28th, 2018, and nominations are now open.
The event, which recognises and celebrates the most original and innovative individuals, companies and organisations who have continually demonstrated excellence in the sector, will be hosted by show jumper Aisling Byrne and The Irish Field’s Brendan McArdle.
The event boasts some 14 awards to recognise excellence in the industry in Ireland and internationally. The candidates will be nominated by the public and the categories will then be judged by an independent panel from within the industry.
Some of the awards include Equestrian Event of the Year, awarded to a show that has demonstrated innovation and creativity in promoting the Irish Sport Horse industry to both the public; The Grand Prix Award, won by dressage star Judy Reynolds in 2017; the Person of the Year Award and the Breeder of the Year.
Other awards include the Best International Equine Enterprise Award in recognition of a successful Irish Enterprise operating globally in promoting and representing Ireland and the Irish Sport Horse Industry worldwide, the Best Domestic Equine Enterprise Award and the Organisation of The Year Award
The Industry Research and Development Award will be presented to an Irish organisation or research institute engaging in equestrian research that has displayed excellence and made a significant contribution to the Irish Sport Horse sector, while the Innovation Award recognises ingenuity, commitment and dedication as well as a meritorious contribution towards positive changes in the Irish Sport Horse Industry.
New to the list of awards this year is a Broodmare of the Year and Pony of the Year awards.
The event also recognises the important role played by the media with the Media Award, which was presented to former Irish Horse World editor Caitriona Murphy last year, and the Best Website/Social Media Platform Award.
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