International pony dressage is mirroring the upward trajectory of its senior equivalent, as record-breaking performances from the likes of Britain’s Phoebe Peters have captured the imagination of pony clubbers and the international press alike.

Following the recent announcement of Millstreet as the venue for this year’s Pony European Championships, there has been a significant increase in interest in the discipline here in Ireland. In response to this, Horse Sport Ireland has created a new pony dressage high performance programme and appointed Anne Marie Dunphy as the pony dressage team manager.