EVENTING Ireland welcomed some new and familiar names as sponsors of 2023 Leagues and the inaugural Grassroots Championships.

Yeomanstown Stud is sponsoring the EI110J league, supported by Eventing Ireland. David O’Callaghan of Yeomanstown Stud said: “Myself and my brothers all grew up enjoying eventing, and we’re excited to follow this year’s junior riders throughout the season.”

Equipe and Amerigo Saddles Ireland will again sponsor the EI100P and the EI90P leagues. Helen Dempsey of Demlay Equestrian loves to support our young riders.

Building on the 2022 Treo Eile Thoroughbred Eventing League, Treo Eile is another returning sponsor for 2023. An increased prize fund of €3,000 is on offer. The inaugural Eventing Ireland Grassroots Championships take place on Sunday August 27th at Lisgarvan International, Carlow.

Rory Connaughton of Pacefeeder is the first official class sponsor of the EI90 Grassroots Championship class. This ‘slow hay feeder’ allows access to hay over an extended period, mimicking grazing behaviour. Sema Lease is sponsoring the EI100 and EI80 classes at the Grassroots Championship.

Richard Ames, owner of Sema Lease, said: “Grassroots athletes are the backbone of our sport and it is only right that we celebrate their achievements. The EI Grassroots Championships is going to be an amazing experience for them.”