Eventing Ireland

10/11/2026

As we head towards winter, the cold, foggy mornings are starting to make an appearance again… ❄️

A little throwback to the first day of the 2026 season at Tyrella. A chilly, foggy start, but the perfect reminder of those early-season mornings, fresh starts and the excitement of another season ahead 🙌

Roll on brighter days and the promise of a new season! 🤎

09/11/2026

🇮🇪 Ireland's Senior Eventing Team have been nominated for Team of the Year in the Senior Olympic Awards.

🔥 The Awards honour, recognise and celebrate Ireland’s greatest athletes, the team behind the team and those shaping the Olympic sporting journey across all of the member sports of the Olympic Federation of Ireland.

⭐ You can vote for our amazing Eventers online: https://olympicsportawards.com/vote/

Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 15th November.

Vote Now Have Your Say in the 2026 Olympic Sport Awards Cast your vote and help decide who will win the Olympic Sport Awards in 2026. All categories except the President’s Award are open for public voting. – Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 15th November.– Winners are decided by a combinati...

07/11/2026

📊 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐬 📊

It must be the off-season… Saturday Stats is back! 👀

Once again, O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) takes the top spot as the leading sire in Irish Eventing, with both the highest number of progeny competing at Irish National Championships and Home Internationals, and the most points accumulated by those offspring.

Four of his progeny competed at CCI4* level in Ireland this season, with Mannon Farm’s Global Narco, ridden by Tara Dixon, leading the way with an impressive 100 points following their 2nd-place finish in the CCI4*-L at Ballindenisk International 2.

🥈 Pointilliste (USA) is runner-up once again, both for points accumulated and number of competing progeny. Jamaica Rose, owned and bred by Penelope Guinness and ridden by James O’Haire, contributed the majority of the sire’s points. Highlights included a win and a second place at EI115 level, a 5th place at CCI3*-L and a top-10 finish at CCI3*-S.

⭐ Celtic Hero BZ is another notable name on the list of most successful sires by points, particularly given that just two of his progeny competed this season, both ridden by Daniel Alderson.

Hurricane Fly B, bred by Andrea Etter and owned by Orla Byrne, Emma O’Shea and Anne-Marie Nolan, secured a 2nd place at CCI3*-L level at Ballindenisk International 1, followed by 5th place at CCI3*-S at Millstreet 1.

Meanwhile, Seafield Celt, bred by Jerry Lenihan and owned by Kate Lenihan, enjoyed a consistent season at EI115/CCI3* level, collecting several top-10 finishes, including an excellent 4th place in the CCI3*-L at Ballindenisk International 2.

05/11/2026

❄️ WINTER WEBINARS ❄️

From physical fitness to mental fitness – let's talk psychology in the saddle!

Following on from our first EI Winter Webinar, where we explored the importance of rider physical fitness, we're turning our attention to another vital part of performance – the mind!

We're delighted to welcome Jacqueline Malone from Ahead for Horses for an insightful session exploring psychology in the saddle.

Whether it's building confidence, managing nerves, maintaining focus or developing a positive mindset, the mental side of riding can make all the difference to our performance and partnership with our horses.

📅 Thursday 19th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎤 with Jacques Murphy (BSc, MSc, BHSAI & HSI Coach)

Whether you're a competitive rider, coach or simply looking to improve your riding, this is a webinar you won't want to miss!

🐎 Because performance isn't just about being physically fit – it's about being mentally ready too!

🔗 Sign up via www.eventingireland.com/aheadforhorses

02/11/2026

📣 WE’RE LOOKING FOR OUR 2027 YOUTH AMBASSADOR!

Are you a Pony, Junior or Young Rider passionate about Eventing? Do you love sharing your journey and creating content? Then we want to hear from you!

Applications are now OPEN for the Eventing Ireland Youth Ambassador 2027! 🎉

We’re looking for someone to showcase the reality of Eventing life throughout the year — from competition days and training sessions to fitness work, preparation, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that keep the show on the road! 🎥📸

✨ What’s in it for you?
🔸Represent Pony, Junior and Young Riders at a national level, encourage others to take up Eventing
🔸Develop your social media and content creation skills
🔸Share the highs and lows of your Eventing journey
🔸Gain valuable experience and skills for the future
🔸Receive FREE Eventing Ireland membership for 2027!

HOW TO APPLY 📝

Put together:
🎬 A reel of no more than 90 seconds
✍️ A short written report of no more than 2,200 characters
🔥 We recommend you check out the Youth Ambassador content from previous seasons, to get a feel for what previous Ambassadors have done

Your submission can be an event report, training report, season roundup from Eventing 2026, OR an introduction to you and your horse/pony.

📧 Send your application to [email protected]
⏰ DEADLINE: 5pm, Tuesday 8th December 2026

Applicants must be over 14 years old and able to submit content regularly throughout the year.

Ready to share your story and inspire the next generation of Eventing riders? We can’t wait to see your applications! 💚🐎

📸 thanks to Louise O'Brien, John Gibson / Sporting Images NI, Horse Sport Images

30/10/2026

Last chance to buy tickets for tomorrow's draw! 🎃👻

https://member.clubspot.app/club/eventing-ireland/fundraisers

29/10/2026

🏆 Alongside the NutriScience Equine Amateur Eventing Leagues, the Amateur Committee presented its 2026 achievement awards at Knightfield Stud as part of the Alex Bragg Clinic.

🌟 Amateur Achievement Award Winners

Lowest Finishing PB: Hollie Smith and Mr Diceman, with a superb 20.6 at Hazeldene 3. They also topped the EI100 wins table with six victories from 12 starts.

Best Dressage Average: Eve Fitzsimmons and Tiboy des Etisses, averaging 26.38 across five starts, with a PB of 21.5 at Tullymurry 1.

Most SJ Clears: Ciara M Kelly recorded 14 clears across 16 starts with Fanlehane Nariah and Cousin Joe.

Most XC Clears: Zoe Kavanagh and Farrellys Tavern achieved a 100% XC jumping clear rate, including nine XC time clears from 12 starts.

Best Amateur-Ridden Thoroughbred: Emily Murphy’s Lilly Bobtail, with three wins and four second-place finishes.

Amateur of the Year: Ros Morgan, voted for by Amateur Members, received 32% of the vote in recognition of her friendliness, positivity, support for fellow competitors and dedication to the sport. 💚

Awards were also given to the four Amateur riders who completed the CCI2*-L at Millstreet Intl 2: Sadie Keogh (LGS Ladybird), Laurène Yviquel (MHS Baracouda), Britt Megahey (R Showman) and Ros Morgan (Vos Surprise).

A huge congratulations to all our award winners, and thank you to the Amateur Committee for their hard work throughout the year. Well done to the entire Amateur Community on a fantastic 2026 season! 🎉🐎

📸 Ros Morgan, with thanks to Tadhg Ryan / BitMedia

29/10/2026

GMMF & EI Youth Training @ Marlton - open to all U25s (including Web Only members)

📅 Each Wednesday in November (4th, 11th, 18th and 25th)
🔸 Dressage with Josephine Delahoyde
🔸 Show Jumping with Mark Walsh
🔸 Equibands with Linda Murphy

For more on Equibands, visit https://eqbands.com/

Entries OPEN now on the EI website!

Eventing Ireland - Youths

28/10/2026

To celebrate an incredible 2026 with NutriScience Equine and Amateur Eventing , NutriScience are giving all EI members and supporters 15% off their entire range 🙌

The perfect time to stock up on those Autumn and Winter essentials to keep your horses happy and healthy through the colder months 🍂❄️

Use the code EIAM15 at checkout - offer ends on 31st October!