Entries are now open for the Grassroots Jump Training Series Final, which will take place at Emerald Equestrian Centre, Co. Kildare, on Saturday, 8th November 2025. Riders are reminded that entries will close at 12 noon on Tuesday, 4th November.

The Association is delighted that Sarah Ennis will act as assessor on the day. Sarah is one of Ireland’s most accomplished event riders, having represented the country at the highest level of international competition. She has competed at two editions of the World Equestrian Games (2014 and 2018), where she won a team silver medal and finished 5th individually at Tryon, North Carolina, in 2018. Sarah also enjoyed outstanding success at the 2017 European Championships, finishing 4th with the Irish team and 7th individually. More recently, she competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and was also selected to represent Ireland at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Those who have qualified for the final have been contacted directly, and we wish all competitors the very best of luck as they prepare for this exciting finale.

The AIRC would like to acknowledge the generous support of Sport Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland, whose funding has made this series possible.

At the final, rosettes will be awarded to 1st–6th place in each class (subject to rule 4.1). The winner in each class will also receive a €250 training bursary, while the runner-up will receive a €150 training bursary. In addition, Premier Performance has kindly sponsored prizes 1st to 3rd in every class.

We look forward to an exciting and competitive conclusion to the 2025 Grassroots Jump Training Series and wish all riders an enjoyable and successful day at Emerald Equestrian Centre.