The Association of Irish Riding Clubs Grassroots Jump Training Series will return next month for a third year.

The series provides members with a great opportunity to compete and train with an accredited coach offering real-time feedback in a competition environment.

A series of qualifiers will take place ahead of the final on Saturday 2nd November at Emerald Equestrian in County Kildare.

There will be competitions catering for RC 70 up to RC 110 graded riders, across three competitions, in show jumping with training bursaries on offer for those who qualify for the final.

Participants at each qualifier and the final will receive feedback from an accredited coach while they will also be assessed with marks awarded for style, effectiveness of riding, and the quality of the horse’s jump and paces. Any penalties will also be factored into the equation to determine a result for the competition.

The first qualifier will take place on the 8th of September in Coolboy, Co, Wicklow, entries will open tomorrow and close at 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd of September.

A full list of dates will be published in the coming days. For a list of qualifiers and information about this year’s series click HERE.