196: Light Weight

Equine Competitions ➤ Riding Horses - Ring 3 Sun 14th Jun 2026

Open for mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. A lightweight should be able to carry up to 12st 7lb, stand around 16-16.2hh and have about eight and a half inches of bone under the knee.

Equine Competitions - Opening Notes

Head of Section: Gro Hylén · 085 724 0148
Full address and Eircode must be supplied for all entries. Prize money will be paid by cheque after the show. Please note that a 5% ISA levy will be deducted from all prize money.
Any rider under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Horse riding is a dangerous sport. While mounted, all competitors and ride judges must wear suitable protective headgear, compliant with current safety standards and securely fastened at all times.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR HORSES

Riding Horses - Ring 3 - Opening Notes

Dún Síog Cup – Champion Riding Horse

The ridden classes are to be judged on rideability, manners and conformation. An individual show if required by the judges should not exceed 2 minutes and include walk, trot and canter, a simple change at canter, rein back, strike off on required leg, gallop on, halt and stand still, there will be strong emphasis on manners, rideability, movement and conformation. The judge may ride the horse. Horses should be shown in a snaffle or double bridle and well fitted saddle. Riders should have attained their 16th birthday.

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Horse field
Ring Area:  
3
Entry Fee:  
€20.00
Date:  
Sun, 14th Jun, 2026
Start Time:  
9:00 am
Available Places:  
14
Prizes:   1st - €75.00 , 2nd - €50.00 , 3rd - €25.00
Riding Horses - Ring 3 - Closing Notes