The Championships are being hosted by Wales this year and will be held in David Broome Equestrian Centre, Wales & West, South Wales, from 4th – 6th August. Anybody interested in a place on a team should send their names to the IPS office (by post, email at ips@horsesportireland.ie, or tel 045 854513) by 1st March 2019.
Please submit pony’s name, height, rider’s name and full cv of pony to date. There will be competitions for 133cm, 143cm, 153cm and 158cm and 2 teams of 4, along with 2 reserves. It must be noted that this is right up against RDS. An open meeting will be held at the beginning of March to discuss the programme. It is advisable for those interested to compete in open classes and Sport Pony Challenge, as these performances will be noted.
Sport Pony Challenge dates :
Gransha 16th March
Spruce Lodge 30th March
Killossery 23rd April
Galway 11th May
Maryville 26th May
FINAL : Mullingar 27th June 2019
Entry for first qualifier in Gransha will close 11th March and payments can be made through PayPal or by cheque, made payable to Gransha Equestrian Centre. Details of classes should be sent to kestuart78@yahoo.co.uk.
All enquiries to be directed to Kirsty Stuart on 07753204660.
Sponsorship for both European Teams and Sport Pony Challenge is urgently needed and any ideas would be greatly appreciated!