Coolbawn Gymkhana: The third annual Coolbawn Charity Gymkhana takes place tomorrow, September 7th, in Rathnure, Co Wexford. All proceeds raised will be donated to Wexford Hospice and to date the gymkhana has raised €7,000 for the hospice. With show jumping classes sponsored by Celtic Equine, Connolly’s Red Mills, Gain Horse Feeds and many more, there will also be local lead rein classes, equitation classes and games starting at 12pm and a dog show at 2pm.

Ravenstar recovery: At Tattersalls last weekend, Jayne Doherty had an upbeat report on her unraced thoroughbred Ravenstar who was injured when falling in the Nations’ Cup (CICO3*) at Aachen in July. The 13-year-old Fourstars Allstar gelding, on whom Jayne won the A/CNC** at Tyrella (2) in April, is being walked out six times a day and looks set to make a full recovery in time for the 2015 spring season.