Eventers head for Green Glens

A HECTIC summer of equestrian competition continues in Millstreet this weekend with in excess of 250 competitors participating in the Millstreet International Horse Trials at the Green Glens and Drishane Estate.

Since the start of July, Millstreet has welcomed over 2,500 horses and ponies from close on 40 different nations. To date, Millstreet has hosted the Mounted Games World Team Championships, the FEI European Jumping Championships and its annual International Horse Show.

This week, some of the world’s top event riders will be making the journey to the Green Glens Arena, hoping to take home their share of the €45,000 prize fund on offer across seven classes. A strong Irish contingent, including two members of the Rio 2016 Olympic Eventing squad will be attempting to keep the prize money at home.

Again, competitors and their connections can look forward to the world-class facilities that Millstreet has to offer. The dressage and showjumping phases will take place on an all-weather surface in the Green Glens Arena which also offers permanent stabling, bar and catering facilities.

The Drishane Castle estate provides unrivalled panoramic views, allowing visitors and spectators to follow the action of the Cross Country phase against the backdrop of the spectacular Clara Mountain. Over 150 volunteers are required to stage this weekend’s event, which features two days of Cross Country on Friday and Saturday with showjumping for the CIC classes taking place on Thursday and Friday and the feature CCI classes on Sunday.

All involved at the Green Glens Arena have been working hard on the final preparations at Drishane Castle and the international complex.