The Sport Horse and Sport Pony Foal Championship aims to identify, evaluate and reward breeders who have bred a foal that has the potential to be competitive at the highest level in the disciplines of Show Jumping or Eventing. Foals were judged under the criteria of functional conformation, walk, trot, canter and overall athleticism and balance. Horses were also given points for pedigree. This year saw 5 well-contested regional qualifiers where 8 foals were selected at each qualifier for the final; the best show jumping type colt, colt pony, filly and filly pony, and the best eventing type colt, colt pony, filly and filly pony. The qualifying venues were Newcastle West Show, Creagh Equestrian Centre, Wexford Equestrian, Tubberbride Stables and Coilog Equestrian Centre. The final took place on Friday, 19th October at the 4 day Senior, Junior, YR & COH Grand Prix Show at Cavan Equestrian Centre where a pot of […]
