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OBJECTIVES 1. To Promote the Irish Horse. 2. To maintain a standard of excellence in: a. Equitation b. Stable Management c. Training d. Coaching 3. To co-operate with National Equestrian Organisations. (Horse Sport Ireland, Show Jumping Association of Ireland, Eventing Ireland and Royal Dublin Society). 4. To participate in an advisory capacity in: a. Breeding Programmes b. Mare Selection c. Stallion Selection d. Performance Testing e. Coaching f. Training g. High Performance 2
Army riders saluting at the rDS Dublin horse Show ArMY EquITATION SChOOl A uNIquE ESTABlIShMENT The Army Equitation School was founded in 1926. Irish Army riders have been the backbone of Irish showjumping and three day eventing teams since its inception. Army riders have represented Ireland at Olympic, World and European Championship level in Showjumping and Three Day Eventing. They have assisted the Irish teams to many Aga Khan Trophy successes at the R.D.S. in Dublin, and other great Nations Cup successes at prestigious venues such as Aachen, Calgary, Washington and Toronto. With wins in competitions at the World Championships, Grand Prix Dublin, Grand Prix Falsterbo, Drammen, Hickstead Derby (on three occasions), Hickstead Speed Derby (on three occasions), Bordeaux, Dortmund, Millstreet Derby and the Monterrey Derby to name but a few, Army riders on Irish bred horses have indeed been and continue to be a powerful force in advertising and promoting the sale of Irish horses abroad. Its success in achieving this objective can be established by reviewing the impressive record of Irish horses competing for other nations over the years. As a result of the School’s direct involvement at the highest level of international competition, its coaches, riders and grooming staff are recognised for their high standard of horsemanship and skills. On numerous occasions Army grooms have won prizes for the exemplary turn-out and care of their horses. Through the participation of its riders in various national equestrian bodies, the Army Equitation School aids in the development of riding and general equestrian development by passing on the invaluable training and experience gained by its competitive riders. The Army Equitation School helps young riders through the Minister for <strong>Defence</strong>’s training bursary. This is an annual bursary that is awarded to two promising young riders and includes training and participation at junior level international shows. It could also be said that the Army Equitation School has represented a shop window for many of Ireland’s other assets, particularly in the areas of tourism, trade and marketing, by putting emphasis on Ireland and things Irish in a public and eminently suitable way. 3
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