The culmination of the Plusvital Showjumping Ireland Premier Series kept riders and spectators in suspense right to the final round. With the fifth leg of the series as part of National Balmoral Championships, two spots to compete at this year’s Dublin Horse Show International classes were on the line. The chance to jump at the…
With the stakes ever increasing in this year’s Plusvital Showjumping Ireland Premier Series as the fourth leg got underway at Maryville Equestrian center. As we draw closer to the leading two riders of the series being awarded their spots to compete at this year’s Dublin Horse Show, forty hopeful combinations declared for Sunday’s Grand Prix….
Cavan Equestrian’s outdoor sand arena was basked in sunshine as the third leg of the Plusvital Showjumping Ireland Premier Series got underway. With temperatures reaching the twenties, over forty of Ireland’s Grand Prix combinations took on the Klaus Wilhelm Holle built course. The first round asked questions of some of the most established riders the…
We caught up with Brand Ambassador Chloe Kirwan of @behind_willows_ears as she prepares to compete at this year’s Dublin Horse Show. Chloe & Willow are true all rounders, who compete across a wide range of disciplines including showjumping, dressage and showing. They are consistently in the placings having a massed several wins already this season…
Preparing yearlings for sale is a meticulous process that requires attention to every detail, from their diet to their training regimen. One essential tool in this preparation is Plusvital Breeding Syrup, a supplement designed to support the health and development of yearlings, ensuring they present as their best selves at sale time. Support Growth and…
The rain held off in Mullingar Equestrian for the final Grand Prix of their 5 Day International Horse Show. 57 combinations took to the Aloga International Arena for the second leg of this year’s Plusvital Showjumping Ireland Premier Series. The Rafael Suarez & Michael Parker designed course proved a challenge with the majority of competitors…
The first leg of this year’s Plusvital Showjumping Ireland Premier Series got off to a stellar start at Barnadown Showjumping over the weekend. Sunday’s 1.50meter Grand Prix saw forty six combinations declare to jump with many of Ireland’s young riders lining out to try for their chance at the €15,000 prize fund. The John Doyle…
Plusvital is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the prestigious Showjumping Ireland Premier Series. This three year agreement will see Plusvital act as the title sponsor of the six-part Grand Prix series for 2024 through to 2026, and underscores Plusvital’s commitment to supporting excellence in equestrian sport and promoting the well-being of equine athletes. The…
Plusvital are delighted to welcome Francis Derwin Jr on board as our newest Supplements Brand Ambassador. One of Ireland’s leading young riders, Frano has risen through the ranks of pony showjumping collecting a European gold medal for Team Ireland along way. A consistent performer, he jumped as part of the 2022 European Bronze medaling Irish…
A new genetic test to identify Traditional Irish Horses has been developed in response to concerns over the dilution of the Irish Sport Horse gene pool by European warmblood horses. The research behind the test was published this week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Genetic Resources in a paper entitled “The genetic composition of the…
Following the success of the inaugural event in 2022, the RDS Breeders’ Talk returns to this year’s Dublin Horse Show. Plusvital are delighted to announce it’s title sponsorship of this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday 12th August. Hosted by ‘Big Talk for Breeders” podcast host Michael Doherty, the event will consist of four…
Race goers were back at it last night as the fourth meeting of the Plusvital Trainers Championship at Leopardstown Race Course Summer Series got underway. The rain stayed away to see the favourite Rampage take the Plusvital Supplements Handicap. Trained by Tom McCourt and ridden to victory by James Ryan, both winning trainer and breeder…
