THE last of this year’s Irish Pony Club national championships, the Mackey-sponsored hunter trials, takes place today at Ballycahane Equestrian in Co Limerick.

There are 44 duos in the opening Under 12s’ pairs competition and 27 individuals in the closing Senior singles’ class. Disappointingly, only two Branches, Westmeath and Wexford, are fielding squads for the Senior teams of three event.