Every year we run qualifiers at our Friday evening shows for the Westmeath Hospice Professional / Pony Pairs Team Event which will be held this year on Monday June 6th, the final day of our International Show (June 3rd to 6th). Further details can be found on our website re eligibility / conditions and how to secure one of these much sought after 8 places.

Training shows run on Friday evenings starting at 6.00 pm.

Friday Training Shows
From September to May there is a Training Show every Friday evening. The show commences at 6.00 pm.

What classes take place
The evening starts with the 40 cm (younger riders can be led) followed by the 60 cm (@ 7.00 pm), 70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, metre and 1.10

Who can partake?
The league is open to adults & children and all levels of rider / horse / pony. We particularly welcome adult riders (ie. riding club, amateur etc ). There will be separate prizes awarded to the over 21’s during the leagues!

What to wear ?
All riders should wear jodhpurs, plain coloured jacket / top and correct footwear. Hooded tops are not allowed for safety reasons. Animals should be turned out correctly. End of league prizes for turnout will be awarded.

Presentation night
Prizes will be awarded at the end of each league for the highest placed rider in each height category as well as for turnout and special merit awards

Entry Fee

OWN PONY – €15 (Second entry by same combination of rider & horse / pony, €10)

SCHOOL PONY –  40 & 60 cm classes €15,  70 cm to Metre – €20

All school ponies should be booked with Andrina prior to the show