THE 2026 Baileys Horse Feeds flexi eventing series at The Meadows had its final points-scoring round last Saturday at the McCusker family’s Lurgan venue, after which, having led from the early stages, Isaac McCarthy was crowned this year’s champion with Dawn Carlisle’s Suirvalley Little Monkey.

Commitment on his and his supporters’ part plus ability on his and his mount’s part, played their role in seeing McCarthy and the 19-year-old bay gelding claim the title on 71 points. Fellow Iveagh Pony Club member Sarah Cowan finished eight points adrift in second with Patrick Heskin’s Connemara gelding Gleann Rua Storm.