Welcome to the North Eastern Region website


The riding club movement allows adults of different standards
to enjoy most equestrian activities be it dressage, showjumping,
eventing etc. Competitions cater for various standards
from primary (for the novice rider) up to advanced open (aimed at very experienced riders)

This web-site aims to provide a comprehensive listing of all upcoming events in the region. Results of past events will also be posted, along with any interesting photos!

Any show details, results, photos can be sent to una.mcgettigan@gmail.com.

Latest News



Dresssage training with Niall Quirke - 31st July & 1st August
As part of the Region's 2010 subsidised training programme the NER have arranged dressage training with Niall Quirke on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August.

Currently places are limited to riders graded Advanced Intermediate and above. Sessions will be 45mins per individual and will cost €50.

Anyone interested please email copperfieldrc@gmail.com (Club, grade and horse's name) along with your preferred day for attending. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis - venue to be confirmed shortly.

Posted on July 9th, 2010



Riding Club Classes at Tattersalls Ireland / Ward Union Show - 24th July 2010
The North Eastern Region will be running classes for all grades, plus green /young horses, in dressage, Derby jumping and combined training on Saturday, July 24th.

These classes are confined to fully paid-up members of the AIRC and run under the Association’s rules. Tis section of the Tattersalls Ireland/Ward Union Hunt show will provide riding club members with the opportunity to compete alongside some of the country’s top show jumpers and leading show riders.

The Tests for the dressage will be the eventing tests in use at this year’s one-day events:
  • Primary - BE 100 (2001)
  • Advanced Primary - BE 102 (2001)
  • Intermediate/Young/Green Horses - BE 91 (2009)
  • Advanced Intermediate - BE 92 (2009)
  • Open/Advanced Open - BE 101 (2009)
Pre-paid dressage entries (€15 per entry) must be with Louise Somers, 86 Gracepark Meadows, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 by Tuesday, July 20th.

For queries on the show jumping classes, please contact Laura Carrick on 087-6808644.
For any other queries, please contact Jane Whitaker on 087-2494637.
  • Dressage - EUR15
  • Derby Jumping- EUR15
  • Combined Training - EUR30

Please note the combined training competition will be run at Eventing Grades and riders wishing to compete in both the CT & individual classes must ride an additional test/round of jumps at a cost of €12 per test/round

Posted on July 14th, 2010



SOCK Team SJ Challenge - 1st August 2010
The SOCK Team SJ Challenge will take place in Cheval Showgrounds on Sunday 1st of August:
SOCK Team SJ challenge

Supporting Ovarian Cancer Knowledge (SOCK) is a recently established non profit organisation, dedicated to raising much needed funds for research and awareness into ovarian cancer. It was founded in February 2010 and gained is charity status on the 8th April 2010 (registered charity number is 19231).

This event is OPEN TO ALL so AIRC and non AIRC members can compete. This will be a fun day out and additional novelty Showjumping classes will be added.
All funds raised will be donated to SOCK.

Posted on July 1st, 2010