THE Irish Pony Society announced the dates for the Sports Pony Challenge for 2019.

Hosted by the Hunter Pony Committee of the Irish Pony Society, the Sports Pony Challenge is a testing three-phase competition - dressage, performance hunter and show jumping - which highlights the versatility and production standards of ponies and riders. This unique competition, now in its third year, will focus on all-round excellence and is open to all members and non-members.