WE swear we are not open to bribery but you would have to be very strong-minded to resist the absolutely scrumptious tea provided by Mags Mernagh of Coolamurry Stud, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.

Mags and her husband Jim were expecting Leo Powell, editor of The Irish Field, and wingman, marketing and advertising manager, Brendan McArdle, to present them with the Breeder of the Month award for Latest Exhibition and then were bowled over to receive the richly deserved Breeder of the Year award as well from Joe Connolly of Connolly’s Red Mills.