The Association of Irish Riding Clubs’ Grassroots Jump Training Series started on Sunday, 23rd September, with a qualifier at Barnadown, Co. Wexford, with Jim Donohoe acting as assessor.
It was a fantastic day of training, with members enjoying the opportunity to develop their skills, receive valuable feedback, and benefit from Jim’s experience and expertise. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part, and it was great to see members putting their training into practice in a positive and supportive environment.
Congratulations to all of the competitors who took part, and in particular to those who finished in the top places.
RC 80 Jump Training
- Aoife Murphy – Sailors Hill – Horetown
- Patrick Byrne – Macimor R – Barrow Valley
- April Bradshaw – Woodview Slick Silk – Brooke Lodge
- Ann Hayden – Son of Sal – Horetown
- Lucie McAlister – Paulank Venus – Foxborough
- Caroline Whelan – Bolgerstown Dancer – Brooke Lodge
RC 90 Jump Training
- Heather Cleary – Drombane Kate – Brooke Lodge
- Anna Duane – Don’t Tell Mum – Foxborough
- Ciara Shannon – Browneshill Barney – Coole Lane
- Emily Lyons Duggan – Artemis Moon – Hollybrook
- Marie O’Farrell – Mi Pace – Greenvalley
- Laura Smartt – Silver Dubai – Brooke Lodge
RC 100 / RC 110 Jump Training
- Harriet Aveling – The Minx – Foxborough
- Shiela Ahern – Archive – Warrington
- Leonard Reamsbottom – Lightening Spirit – Coole Lane
Final Qualification
The top two combinations from each class at the Barnadown qualifier have secured their places in the Grassroots Jump Training Series Final, which takes place on Saturday7th November in Emerald Equestrian, Co. Kildare, with Assessor Gerald Bloomer.
Congratulations to all of those who have qualified, and best of luck as they prepare for the final!
A special thank you to Premier Performance Ireland for supporting the series and providing sponsored prizes for the qualifiers.
We would also like to thank Jim Donohoe for his time and expertise as assessor, Barnadown for hosting the qualifier, and the AIRC South East Region for running the event.
You can find information and Qualified Riders & Horses at this link: https://airc.ie/grassrootsseries/
