The Foran Equine RC70/RC80 Team Show Jumping Championship Final took place during the Connolly’s RED MILLS AIRC National Show Jumping Championships at Mullingar Equestrian Centre on Sunday, 19th July.
Six teams, each having qualified through their respective regional qualifiers, travelled to Mullingar to contest the championship in what proved to be a closely fought competition.
Warrington Riding Club claimed the championship title with an excellent team performance, finishing on just 4 faults. The winning team consisted of Josephine Britton riding Mikey Joe, Anne McGrath riding Mahanagh Heather, Joan Byrne riding Nancy’s Boy and June McGrath riding Dromore Chinook.
Meath Riding Club finished in second place on 8 faults. The team was made up of Rod McAuliffe riding Master Scooby, Shirley Fox riding Larkins Dun Santa, Joy Murray riding Bee Smooth and Joan Brady riding Bobby Dazzler II.
Third place went to Highland Lodge Riding Club, represented by Sally O’Donoghue riding Clonshire Zebo, Rhea Vaughan riding Chocolate Cosmo, Claire Collins riding Beast From The East and Lesley Maye riding Ballyneale Daisy.
Drynam Riding Club finished in fourth place, followed by Killcarrick Riding Club in fifth and the combined Benbulben/Stracomer Riding Club team in sixth.
Following the victory, Warrington Riding Club Secretary Michelle Delaney McCormack said:
“Warrington Riding Club are very proud of our team, the Warrington Wonder Women, who were the winning team in the Foran Equine RC70/80 Championship at the Association of Irish Riding Clubs National Show Jumping Championships in Mullingar. It was the second time the same team qualified for the competition and, after training all year with instructor Frazer Duffy, they secured the win.
The team was made up of Josephine Britton on Mikey Joe, Anne McGrath on Mahanagh Heather, June McGrath on Dromore Chinook and Joan Byrne on Nancy’s Boy. The team was helped and supported by fellow club members Anne Phelan Bradley, Francoise Foley Fisher, Roisin McGrath and Rory O’Sullivan Hennessy.
Huge thanks to Elaine and Nicola for organising this competition and to sponsors Foran Equine for the lovely rugs and prizes.”
Congratulations to all six teams who qualified for the final and delivered a fantastic display of team show jumping. The Association of Irish Riding Clubs extends its congratulations to Warrington Riding Club on becoming the 2026 Foran Equine RC70/RC80 Team Show Jumping Champions.
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