Midland and Western Dressage

Entries are open for Clifden Summer Show on Saturday, 25th July at Clifden Connemara Pony Sales Arena.

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Times for Clifden Sales Arena Show - Sunday 21 June 2026

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Entries close 12 noon Friday for Midlands and Western Region Dressage show at Clifden Sales Arena .
Members and non- members welcome.
List one judge Bernie Foley.
Show on Sunday , 21 June .
Contact Carmel
On 0876142900 for any information or to request additional classes.

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https://www.dressageireland.ie/competitions/3280/entrants
Entries close Friday at noon for Midland and Western Dressage show in Clifden Connemara Pony Sales Arena - show on Sunday 21 June .
Judge ; list one judge Bernie Foley
Contact Carmel 0876142900

www.dressageireland.ie

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Maeve Deverell selected to represent Ireland for second time at European Championship - Maeve Deverell has been selected to represent Ireland at the 2026 FEI Dressage European Championship for Juniors next month at...

Times now available for this Sundays show at Drummindoo Stud

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Please note:
Unfortunately training on the 16th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Subsidised training with Heike Holstein at Duffy's, Claregalway.
Tuesday 16th June.
Still some places available. Contact Nessa to book your slot.

PRESS RELEASE



Dressage Ireland Board calls for urgent review of 2026 European Youth Championship selection position

Dressage Ireland has written to Horse Sport Ireland seeking an urgent review of the position regarding possible Irish youth representation at the 2026 FEI European Dressage Championships.



The Board of Dressage Ireland understands that three Junior combinations appear to have achieved the FEI qualification requirement for the 2026 European Junior Dressage Championships. Subject to selection, availability and the combinations choosing to travel, this would appear to allow a Junior team to be considered.



The Board has also noted that there may be an FEI-qualified Children’s combination and has asked that all FEI-qualified youth combinations be properly considered as part of the wider youth dressage pathway.

Dressage Ireland fully recognises that international selection is a matter for Horse Sport Ireland and that selection policies must be applied fairly, consistently and transparently. The Board also recognises the importance of appropriate performance standards for combinations representing Ireland.

However, the Board is concerned that the application of an additional national threshold, if applied in a manner that prevents FEI-qualified combinations from being considered, risks cutting off progress rather than increasing standards.



A spokesperson for the Board of Dressage Ireland said:

“Where Irish youth combinations have achieved the FEI qualification standard, they should be properly considered in the context of the long-term development of the sport. This is not about automatic selection of any rider. It is about ensuring that qualified combinations are given fair consideration and that the opportunity to develop an Irish youth team pathway is not lost.

For larger dressage nations, higher national thresholds may operate as a selection filter. Ireland is not in that position. Our youth pathway is still being built. If riders who meet the FEI standard are excluded from team consideration at this stage, the practical effect is not to raise the standard. It is to cut off progress as it will not only deter those riders but the riders coming after them.”

The Board believes that the possibility of fielding a Junior team at European Championship level is significant for Irish dressage. It would recognise the work of riders, parents, owners, coaches and volunteers who have invested considerable time and resources in the youth pathway.

Dressage Ireland is concerned that a decision not to send a team in circumstances where sufficient FEI-qualified combinations appear to be available would have an impact beyond the riders immediately affected.

It risks sending a discouraging message to young riders and families that even where the international qualification standard is reached, Ireland may still decline to support a team.

The Board has asked Horse Sport Ireland to urgently review the position before final decisions are made and to take into account the wider developmental and stakeholder impact of not sending a team.

ENDS

Well done to all MWR riders who have been long listed 👏🏻👏🏻

Youth Home Nations 2026 Longlisted combinations

Congratulations to all the combinations listed below on being long listed for the Youth Home Nations 2026 (subject to completing all camp/training requirements by 14 June 2026)

Preliminary
Lucy Ferris - How Ya Sammy
Tallula Hughes - Lightning McQueen
Sophie Orr - Aughnasilla Pat
Ava Mooney - Christopher Colombus
Lauren Blake - Cleighrane Warrior
Tia Wharry - Dalways Built By Design
Amelia Jones - Sonia
Laura Bentley - Diamond Freddie
Sophie Cusack - Clareville Codiac

Novice
Oisin Phelan - Killahara Ailbhe
Pippa Dunne - Meelicks River
Ella Kidd - Sandyhill Aladdin
Abbey Ferris - merrywell Dignified Lady
Sophie Orr - Tirnaskea Starstruck

Elementary
Emily Grimes - Millridge Buachaill Bui
Kate Moore - The Blue Diamond
Laura Guinan - Coolrahnee Joey
Oscar O’Connor - Funkstar
Ava Boyd - Ballinamoone Boy
Darragh Whyte - Miss Uptown Girl

Medium
Ellen Mooney - Mariposa
Alex Potter - Icco

FEI
Niamh Winter - Ode To Shannon
Olivia Linnane - Don Dimaro Van Het Gildeland
Cael Shanahan - Santana

Congratulations to all combinations

Well done to all MWR riders who have been long listed 👏🏻👏🏻

Senior Home Nations Longlisted Combinations 2026

The below combinations have been Longlisted for the BD Senior Home Nations 2026 (subject to completion of all training /camp requirements by 30th June 2026)

Preliminary
Ciara Kelly - Fanlehane Nariah
Emma Dair - Castle Ellis Avicii
Katie McParland - Gilltown Valentino
Megan Stokes - Woods

Novice
Niamh Macken - Diamond King Henry
Emma Dair - Castle Ellis Esmeralda
Claire McCarthy - Kitchen Duty
Charlotte Campbell- Coll Dara’s Golden Boy

Elementary
Jane Allen Collins - Lougherne Atlanta
Barbara Delahoyde - Klein Roderijs Gold Fee
Ana Hughes - Sligo Dark Knight
Ana Hughe - Ballycahane Billy

Med and above
Tracy Murphy - Kennedy
Mary Devine - Kingsman

Well done to all combinations