May, 2022
Showing Ireland and Connolly’s RED MILLS have today launched the RED MILLS Champion of Champions Series. This year is the 4th running of the series which has went from strength to strength. Once again riders will be travelling the length and breadth of the country to obtain their qualifying tickets for the three finals: Ridden Hunter Final, Ridden Horse Final and Amateur Final.
The aim of Showing Ireland is to promote the Irish Show Horse, safeguard showing classes and support the shows and show organisers across the country that put on these shows year in, year out.
This year the RED MILLS Champion of Champions series will be worth a total prize fund of over €5,000 combining both cash prizes and prizes from the Connolly’s RED MILLS, Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin products ranges.
The series kicks off at Balmoral Show where golden tickets to the final will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion Hunters and Champion 4 year old. The final will once again be held by Tattersalls July Show and return to the picturesque Tattersalls House in County Meath on the 23rd and 24th July where the riders will don their hunting attire for the grand finals.
Speaking at the launch Angus McDonnell, Chairman of the Showing Ireland said; “Showing Ireland is delighted that RED MILLS have come on board once again to sponsor the Champion of Champions. This all-Ireland competition has become the highlight of the showing world for all show riders both professional and amateurs alike. The Weighted Hunters, Ridden Horses and Amateur sections are all hugely important in their own right and we are really pleased with this collaboration to promote the art of showing.”
Jane Davis, Equine Brand Manager, Connolly’s RED MILLS said; “The RED MILLS Champion of Champions series has shone a light on the sport and this year’s additions will make it even bigger and better. We are also delighted to bring our sister companies Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin to each of the qualifiers where we’ll have some great prizes on offer.
At RED MILLS we put the horse at the centre of everything we do, and the Champion of Champions enables us to showcase how impactful nutrition can be and of course the all-important finishing touches with the Carr & Day & Martin product range, including the grooming kit favourites, Canter Mane & Tail and Dream Coat, when producing the show horse and optimising performance.”
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For Showing Ireland Connolly’s RED MILLS Champion of Champions Rules Click HERE
