THE third annual Irish Sport Horse Industry Awards took place at the five-star K Club Hotel in Co Kildare last Saturday night, where some 18 awards were presented to professionals who have played a vital role in the success of the sport horse industry in Ireland.

The brainchild of Liam and Deirdre Geddes, who also publish Ireland’s Horse Review, the awards continue to go from strength to strength with over 200 in attendance, and this year saw a number of new awards introduced, as well as a new title sponsor in Theraplate Ireland.