The final of the Horse Sport Ireland Foal Championship will take place in Cavan Equestrian centre on Tuesday the 22nd of October. The championship series aims to identify, evaluate and reward breeders who have bred a foal that has the potential to be competitive at the highest International level in the disciplines of show jumping or eventing. The final follows six competitive qualifiers held in five regions nationwide; Coilog Equestrian Centre, Wexford Equestrian, Bridestown Towers Equestrian Centre, Creagh Equestrian Centre, Tubberbride Stables and The Roscommon Agricultural Show. With a fund of over €24,000 available for this Championship; €8,000 has been allocated for the Final. Four National Champions will be named; Champion Showjumping horse and pony foal, Champion Eventing horse and pony foal. There will also be a special prize for the overall best traditionally-bred foal. Foals will be judged on their functional conformation, walk, trot, canter, overall athleticism and balance […]
