“THE sun was shining and there was a lovely atmosphere, which resulted in happy people and happy horses,” commented Ralph Conroy, chairman of the Western Region of Eventing Ireland and host of this year’s combined training league, which got underway at his MilcheM Equestrian Centre last Sunday.

Becky Scott, who is based at MilcheM along with partner Duncan McFadyen (See Pony Tales, p92), landed two of the day’s five classes on her dressage scores awarded by Petra Hewer.