Mar, 2024
Connolly’s RED MILLS, a global leader in Equine Nutrition, are thrilled to announce their continued sponsorship of the Irish Pony Club Eventing Championships for the 10th consecutive year. The Championships run in tandem with the Foran Equine Eventing League, and will take place at Tattersalls on August 24th and 25th.
From humble beginnings, our commitment to innovation over our many years of high-quality equine feed production has placed Connolly’s RED MILLS at the forefront of the industry and allowed us to export our products to over 80 countries worldwide.
As a fifth-generation family business, we know how important it is to support the next generation of equestrian athletes. The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish Pony Club Eventing Championships, and the Foran Equine Irish Pony Club Eventing League are a fantastic opportunity for us to support the next generation of talented riders.
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish Pony Club Eventing Championships
The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish Pony Club Eventing Championships will feature both team and individual sections spanning Open, Intermediate, Intro Intermediate, Junior and Under 12 Years Old. With 14 qualifiers taking place across the country, the qualifiers will culminate in a thrilling Championship in August. The qualifiers will kick off on the 19th of May at Ballinamona Equestrian Centre.
Foran Equine
The Foran Equine Irish Pony Club Eventing Leage will run alongside the Eventing Championships. This League aims to reward horse or pony and rider combinations who are consistently performing at the top of their category, with points being awarded to combinations from 1st to 6th place in their respective category. The Foran Equine Irish Pony Club Eventing League will present prizes to the top three combinations in each category at the end of the season. Additionally, the winner of each category will be awarded a bursary, kindly sponsored by Connolly’s RED MILLS and Foran Equine.
Furthermore, the Championship will feature prizes courtesy of Carr & Day & Martin, sister brand the Connolly’s RED MILLS and Foran Equine. This will include a Best Dressage prize in each arena, adding further excitement and recognition to the event.
Speaking about the sponsorship, Head of Equine Marketing at Connolly’s RED MILLS, Jane Davis, said “We are delighted to continue our longstanding support of the Irish Pony Club Eventing League and Championships. Over the last decade, we have seen so many talented riders progressing through the categories, and it is a fantastic competition to be a part of. Thank you to all the volunteers who work so hard to ensure the success of these events each season”.
The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish Pony Club Eventing Championships and Foran Equine Irish Pony Club Eventing League promise to showcase the very best skill, sportsmanship and camaraderie, bringing together riders from around the country in the pursuit of these coveted prizes.
