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Equestrian
Events at Ballinlough Castle
The area around
Ballinlough Castle in Co. Westmeath has long had
links with things equine. It is fitting
then that the Irish National Country Fair will
feature a range of equine events at the two-day
show in the newly established Horse & Pony
Village. In addition to the static displays
by the associations involved with the game &
country fair, there will be
activities within the village and demonstrations in the
main arena each day. Trade stands included
within the Horse & Pony Village will include a
range of equine retailers, saddlers, tack &
clothing, riding boots, equine feeds& a working
blacksmith.
Miniature Horse &
Pony Society of Ireland
 Founded
in 2005, the Miniature Horse &
Pony Society of Ireland (MHPSI) was Society in Ireland to be
established a Stud Book for Miniature Horses & Ponies
 The Society also
aspires to the upgrade of breeding standards through the
use of licensed stallions. In
addition to goal this the Society aims to achieve higher
standards within traceability and documentation by
utilising micro-chipping and DNA testing.
The Society will be represented at
the National Country Fair by
Capallbeagh Miniatures
from Co. Louth. It will be an opportunity to see
and touch these remarkable animals and to enjoy stable
owner, Joanne Austin, driving her miniature rig.
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 The
Ballymacad Hunt at the Show
 The
huntsman and members of the Ballymacad Hunt,
which is based close to Ballinlough, will be
present and displaying in the show's main
arena. They will also have a static
display at the event on both days in the
Horse & Pony Village.
Countryside Alliance Ireland will present a
special award to the best turned horse and
rider at the Irish National Country Fair.
Mounted
Games
 The
new Horse & Pony Village at the National
Country Fair with its dedicated display
area, will be the venue for local hunts
from the Irish Midlands as their teams of
compete in the Mounted Games events. The overall Top Team
awards are
sponsored by Countryside Alliance Ireland.
Six local teams will compete with the final
round being staged in the National Country
Fair's Main Arena on Sunday 1 August in
front of the large crowds that are expected
at the two-day game & country fair.
More
information on entry can be had from the
event organisers.
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