THE Irish Injured Jockeys and Killusty Pony Show have announced an exclusive art auction and exhibition set to take place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at The Hotel Minella in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, which will showcase an extraordinary collection of artworks from the equine world by artist David Baird.

“I embarked on this series of paintings almost serendipitously after attending the annual Clonmel Show in 2002,” the artist said. “I went hoping to capture a few decent photographs of horses and ponies that I could later turn into paintings. It wasn’t until I returned home and began reviewing the day’s shots that I noticed a lady standing at the head of one of the horses. Her side saddle outfit was incredibly appealing and truly timeless.