Castle Leslie Riding Club

AIRC National Eventing Championships 2026 - Association of Irish Riding Clubs The Equipeople AIRC National Eventing Championships take place on Sunday 13th September 2026 at Killossery Lodge Stud, Co. Dublin, K67 PF72.

🚨 Entries are NOW OPEN! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to compete in this year's Connolly's RED MILLS AIRC Dressage Championships 🏆🐎

📍 Venue: Mullingar Equestrian Centre
📅 Date: Sunday, 30th August
⏰ Entries Close: 19th August at 12:00 noon
🔗https://airc.ie/airc-ndc-2026/

Make sure to get your entries in before the deadline – we can't wait to see you there!

📍Upcoming XC Coaching - Saturday 22nd August
We’re excited to have Penny Sangster
here on Saturday 22nd August providing coaching over our xc fences 🐎

Our fences range from 40cm to 1 metre, so something to suit all abilities 🤗

To book your spot please contact Penny directly on 07831159456 or email [email protected]

Well done Rhiann Shields!

Vote for Declan Connolly!

Declan Connolly
& Drumsheeney Boss

Well done Declan!

Connolly's RED MILLS AIRCNational Show Jumping Championships
90 Derby Results

1st 129 Gillian Cody Lisbrien Boy Thomastown and District
2nd 121 Therese Anderson Killian Boy Benbulben
3rd 131 Ciara Shannon Browneshill Barney Coole Lane
4th 134 Felicity O'Flanagan Fearless Finley Mosstown
5th 123 Hiudai Harkin Edenagor Paerl Donegal Gaeltacht
6th124 Declan Connolly Drumsheeney Boss Castle Leslie

Results: https: //airc.ie/airc-nsjc-2026/

🐴 A Friendly Reminder for Everyone Using Our Rural Roads ☀️

With the lovely weather, it’s fantastic to see so many people out enjoying our beautiful countryside, including horse riders making the most of our country roads 💕

If you meet a horse and rider, here are a few friendly reminders to help keep everyone safe.

Whether you’re driving, cycling, running or out for a walk, please keep these simple tips in mind:

🚗 If you’re driving:
• Pass horses wide and slow.
• Please don’t sound your horn.
• Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the horse.
• Be patient if you need to wait until it is safe to pass.

Remember, horses are flight animals and can spook very easily. Even the calmest, best-trained horse can react unexpectedly to something that frightens it, putting the horse, rider and other road users at risk.

🚶🚴 If you’re walking, running or cycling:
• Make sure the horse and rider can see you before passing.
• If you’re approaching from behind, a simple, friendly “hello” lets the rider know you’re there and helps avoid startling the horse.
• Try to stay in clear view of both the horse and rider, as suddenly appearing from behind hedges, gateways or bushes can easily spook a horse.
• Please avoid shouting, waving your arms or making sudden movements around horses.

Let’s all do our part to keep our roads safe for everyone this summer.

Stay safe, enjoy the sunshine, and make the most of our beautiful countryside! ☀️🐴💕