MAJOR equestrian events at Mullingar and Millstreet provided a welcome economic shot in the arm, pumping an estimated multi-million euro spin-off into the Irish sport horse industry.

For the second year, Millstreet International Horse Trials filled the June Bank Holiday fixture date which was previously held by the now defunct Tattersalls International Horse Trials. With 320 horses competing at the Co Cork venue, it was the biggest entry in Ireland post-Covid and attracted overseas stars like recent Badminton winner Laura Collett and New Zealand Olympian Tim and Jonelle Price.