Eligibility
· All 4. 5 and 6 year old horses registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codes ISH, RID or ID, and with sire and dam documented on their passport, are eligible to compete.
· Weatherbys Thoroughbred mares and stallions which have met the IHR inspection criteria are also eligible to compete.
· Any stallion which has commenced the HSI Stallion Inspection procedure and has been awarded ‘Preliminary Approved’ classification is also eligible to compete.
· To check if your horse is eligible to compete please contact Antonette Doran in Horse Sport Ireland (tel 045854508 or email adoran@horsesportireland.ie)
· In addition, there will be a class for 5 and 6 year old ponies registered in the Irish Sport Horse or Irish Sport Pony Studbook. As per Eventing Ireland Rules, a pony may also be ridden by an adult of a suitable size in this competition.
· All riders and horses must be registered with Eventing Ireland and must have gained qualifications as a combination.
Qualification
All completed relevant Eventing Ireland classes will count towards qualifications.
4 Year Old
Minimum 2 completions as a combination at Eventing Ireland competitions at EI90 level with one clear jumping xc
5 Year Old
Minimum 2 completions as a combination at Eventing Ireland competitions at EI100 level with one clear jumping xc
5 & 6 Year Old Ponies
Minimum 2 completions as a combination at Eventing Ireland competitions at EI100 level with one clear jumping xc
6 Year Old
Minimum 2 completions as a combination at Eventing Ireland competitions at CNC1* level with one clear jumping xc
Format
The test phases of each class is as follows.
4 Year Old
BE 94
0.90m
0.90m
5 Year Old
BE 105
1.00m
1.00m
5 & 6 Year Old Ponies
BE 105
1.00m
1.00m
6 Year Old
BE 113
1.15m
1.10m
* Order of Show Jumping and Cross Country to be confirmed (ie: format may be dressage, cross country and show jumping)
Entries can be made now online via the Eventing Ireland website (www.eventingireland.com). Standard entry fees apply and online entries will close on Thursday 8 September at noon. Please check the website in case of any changes.
Prize Money
At total prize fund of €25,000 will be split between each class.
Matron Scheme
· Any 5yo eligible mare with a foal registered on the IHR/Irish Sport Pony Studbook will be allowed to compete in the 4yo classes
· Any 6yo eligible mare with a foal registered on the IHR/Irish Sport Pony Studbook will be allowed to compete in the 5yo classes
· Any 7yo eligible mare with a foal registered on the IHR/Irish Sport Pony Studbook will be allowed to compete in the 6yo classes
· Please note the onus is on the owner to apply for the Matron Scheme prior to their entry being submitted
· All Matron Scheme applications should come to Antonette Doran adoran@horsesportireland.ie or 045 854508.
