CORK IPS Area Annual Show September 12th

CORK IPS Area Annual Show September 12th next at Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill, is where the pony showing enthusiasts from around the country are to converge to retain or contest fifteen Championship Titles and six Perpetual Cups.  Given the fact that this is the end of year IPS show where points and a half are awarded for [...]

Martha Healy proves Height Means Nothing at Midleton

 Photography by EquusPix Click HERE to view full gallery Eight competitors made it through to the Jump-Off in the National Grand-Prix at Midleton Agricultural Show, but one little mare made a big impression. Martha Healy entered the ring riding Serpent of Lux out of a Diamond Serpent mare.  At a compact 15.3, the 9 year old mare was by far [...]

Cork – beach riding under threat

New bye-law proposals from Cork County Council will have major repercussions for horse riders who use the county’s beaches .   There is an online facility at www.westcorktoday.com where members of the public can submit a letter to the Cork Coastal Committee regarding the proposed beach bye-laws for 2010.