All systems go at two venues
A spokesperson for Millstreet said there were 878 entries on its second day and added: “We are anticipating about 5,500 entries over the five days of the show. This is compared to approximately 8,500 for our last show in 2008, but the recession has had a distinct effect in that, while people are coming to the show, they are bringing fewer horses.”
The SJI National Championships in Coilog Equestrian Centre, Co Kildare, were also characterised by high entries, said a spokesperson: “Overall, we are thrilled with the turnout and, in fact, the stabling is full. Today, we had around 140 in the 1.10m class, the 1.20m contest also had well over 100, which is typical for the non-age championship competitions.”
