On Sunday (June 20th) Co. Cavan's National School Show-Jumping League held its year's finals at Ross House Equestrian Centre, Mount Nugent. The League, in which up to 70 school children competing in a number of events throughout the year. Every year the members of the League hold a table quiz where money is raised for a charitable cause. The proceeds of this year's quiz (700 Euro) were presented at yesterday's event to the Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT). Accepting the cheque on behalf of the Wicklow-based charity, Dr. Katharina Dedem-Laurenns said: 'We are very grateful to the League for donating 700 Euros to the Trust. 'It is commendable that the League encourage not only an enthusiasm for riding in their young participants but also an awareness of the welfare needs of the horse. Their generous donation is hugely appreciated.'
The league was set up by Patrice Greenan, Sylvia Lee, Assumpta Scully, Tracy Reilly and Carmel Ellis to teach young children good horsemanship and allow them to improve their riding skills within a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. By participating in the League, Co. Cavan's up and coming young riders are given the opportunity to test themselves and their ponies against each other. In the spirit of friendly competition the young riders learn to negotiate jumps and courses of increasing difficulty.
The IHWT would like to thank all those who participated in this worthy event, especially the committee members & parents and children.
Pictured in the photographs are members of the League with Dr. Katharina Dedem-Laurenns and Robert Murdy of Ross House Equestrian Centre on his grey competition gelding 'Urbi et Orbi S'.
