IT was testament to the great occasion enjoyed by all at Dundalk three days earlier that there was still plenty of chat at Tyrella last Saturday about the Horseware Event Riders Challenge.

The driving force behind the race was Declan Cullen who said that he decided to think outside the box when those on the WEG and Horizon squads were asked for fund-raising ideas. “I think the fact that Sally was so supportive of the race was a huge plus and then everyone at Horse Sport Ireland and Eventing Ireland came on board.