THE Fell family welcomed Dressage Ireland and the organisation’s National Championships back to Ballindenisk for the second year in a row in early September when the weather wasn’t always on side.

No one could fault the commitment of DI chair Mark Ruddock who, despite the wind and/or heavy rain, filled the role of call-up steward for two days. “I decided to lead by example,” said Ruddock. “I really feel that Dressage Ireland delivered a great championship for our members and, in my position as call-up steward, I was really happy to see ethical riding and happy horses.