All roads lead to Millstreet Horse Show

HORSE buyers from Britain, other parts of Europe and the US are on their way to Millstreet, Co Cork, for next week’s big show.

The event has a huge reputation as a shop window for potential jumpers, eventers and leisure horses. Horses purchased over the years later went on to Olympic and other successes on the international jumping and eventing circuits for some of the best known riders.

Next week, some 7,500 horse and pony entries — 40% up on last year — have been received for 79 competitions in a packed programme which commences Wednesday and continues to Sunday.