This event is based on the traditional cross-country gallop, it is challenge over a course over 22 cross country obstacles to test the riders and horse ability. It can be run in pairs or trebles.
9:30 am
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (International)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
10:15 am
Carriage Driving
Location: Ring B
The carriage driving society of Ireland, will give a demonstration of carriage driving over a preset course in the main arena.
You may ask questions about the sport, and if you feel confident enough to try driving – they will give you a hands on practical demonstration.
11:15 am
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (National)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
12:00 pm
Huntathlon 1st Event
Location: Ring A
12:45 pm
Carriage Driving
Location: Ring B
The carriage driving society of Ireland, will give a demonstration of carriage driving over a preset course in the main arena.
You may ask questions about the sport, and if you feel confident enough to try driving – they will give you a hands on practical demonstration.
01:00 pm
MCR Team Chase
Location: Team Chase Course
The team chase will cross the Course in teams of four, over banks, ditches and fences totalling approximately 30 odd obstacles within 2.5 miles distance. Fastest team wins.
02:00 pm
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (International)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
02:30 pm
The Husse Family Fun Dog Show
Location: Ring A
02:45 pm
Carriage Driving
Location: Ring B
The carriage driving society of Ireland, will give a demonstration of carriage driving over a preset course in the main arena.
You may ask questions about the sport, and if you feel confident enough to try driving – they will give you a hands on practical demonstration.
03:00 pm
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (National)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
04:00 pm
High Gate Knockable Competition- Junior Sponsored Prize - Madigans Inn.
High Gate Jumping will start at 2ft 6.
All competitors must be entered before the competition starts and will continue to jump in numeric order, until the gate is standing. Location: Dedicated Jumping Area
05:00 pm
Horn Blowing Qualifier
Location: Ring A
Three hunt calls must be performed in the competition.
First call is, going away.
Second call is, Gone to ground.
Third call is, going home.
First test will be the masters and the hunt staff, second test will be members of the hunt, female and male.
Please press "play" button and listen to the three calls.
Only apply, if you can perform to sample standard because refusal may offend.
07:00 pm
Barn Dance
Location: Trade Village
Evening of dancing, traditionally to celebrate the first international hunt festival, organised by the hunting association of Ireland.
There will be music, there will be dancing; there will be new mating calls handed out later in the evening by the “caller”.
The dancing is accompanied by any available instruments – often a violin or accordion – and involves a set sequence of movements directed by a ‘caller’ who shouts instructions.
Sunday, 18th October 2009
9:00 am
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (International)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
09:45 am
Carriage Driving
Location: Ring B
The carriage driving society of Ireland, will give a demonstration of carriage driving over a preset course in the main arena.
You may ask questions about the sport, and if you feel confident enough to try driving – they will give you a hands on practical demonstration.
10:00 am
The Irish Draught Horse Performance Show (Cross Country phase
Location: Ring A
10:45 am
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (National)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
11:30 am
The Irish Draught Horse Performance Show (Dressage phase)
Location: Ring A
12:30 pm
The Irish Draught Horse Performance Show remaining phases at sand arena and roads and tracks.
Location: Ring C
12:45 pm
Carriage Driving
Location: Ring B
The carriage driving society of Ireland, will give a demonstration of carriage driving over a preset course in the main arena.
You may ask questions about the sport, and if you feel confident enough to try driving – they will give you a hands on practical demonstration.
01:00 pm
The Curragh Beagles
Location: Ring C
01:00 pm
Terrier and Lurcher Show
Location: Ring E
01:30 pm
HAI National Harrier Show Championship
Location: Ring D
01:30 pm
Junior Hunt Chase
Location: Ring A
01:45 pm
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (International Finals)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
02:00 pm
International Hound Trailing Competition
Location: Designated Countryside
02:30 pm
Hound Parade
Location: Ring B
03:00 pm
Irish Pony Club Mounted Games (National Finals)
Location: Ring B
In each team there are 5 riders of which 4 compete, there could be up to 20 teams competing in the competition over a preset course and the teams that win most games, win the competition.
High Gate Jumping will start at 2ft 6.
All competitors must be entered before the competition starts and will continue to jump in numeric order, until the gate is standing. Location: Dedicated Jumping Area
