Five-star win

Tipperary’s Denis Lynch enjoyed a win in the 1.40m two-phase opening class at the five-star World Cup show in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Riding the 10-year-old stallion HO Go Van de Padenborre (Darco x Chin Chin) to the fastest clear in 29.29 seconds, he snatched the winner’s prize of almost €4,000.

Irish Polocrosse Awards

The Irish Polocrosse Association Awards and Gala Ball will be celebrated at the Ramada Resort Hotel, Dundalk, County Louth, on 11 March.

Organised by the Tyrella Polocrosse Club, Bluegrass Horse Feeds have come on board sponsoring the new ‘Special Merit Award’ category.

All welcome. Tickets cost €35 for a three-course meal with a kiddies option at €20.

Tickets can be booked through Roger Fynn at roger.fynn@btopenworld.com. Check out www.polocrosseireland.com for more details

HSI conference

A reminder that the Horse Sport Ireland International Marketing Symposium takes place at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, on Thursday 9 March next.

The strong lineup of speakers includes Malahide international sport horse agent Barry O’Connor and top racehorse trainer and breeder Jim Bolger.

It also includes Galway native Enda Carroll of Ashford Farm and Kilkenny international show jumper Marion Hughes among others.

Mullingar sale

Entries close on Tuesday 14 March for Mullingar Equestrian’s Performance Sale for sport horses and ponies, which will be held on Sunday 2 April at 10am. Enquiries to 087-284 2814 (Aidan) or 087-251 9161 (Robert).