76: Hunter Broodmare to produce Lightweight Hunter
Hunter Broodmare 4 years & over. Broodmares must be with foal at foot or a relevant certificate of pregnancy. First and second placed in this class are eligible to contest Class 42. This class is supported by the breeding Grant Initiative funded by the department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.
Welcome to the 2026 equestrian schedule. This year, we will have 6 showing rings with 15 judges, up to 60 stewards, 77 classes, 28 championships, 2 Supreme Championships and many prestigious qualifiers: 7 HOYS qualifiers, 2 Tatts/ Treo Eile qualifiers and the Red Mills Champion of Champions Qualifier. Clonmel Show, together with Showing Ireland, offer a Mid-Season Double points Bonus for all Riding classes placings from 1st to 6th for their Members Points Award Series. Similarly, points for the Side Saddle Championships, sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin, can be earned in our Side Saddle section. Clonmel Show, in partnership with Killusty Show, is offering a Trip to Tipp Bonus for their weekend of Showing. The same pony rider combinations who win the same classes at both shows will win a €50 bonus in selected classes viz. *Open Working Hunter Pony-133cm, 143cm, 153cm, Starter Stakes & Intermediate * Open Show Hunter Pony- 133cm, 143cm, 153cm, Starter Stakes & Intermediate *Open Show Pony 128cm, 138cm & 148cm. Ridden Connemara, over 16 years & under 16 years. Different Judges at each show. The stabling at Clonmel Racecourse will be available for competitors travelling to both shows. * New for 2026 * The two highest placed AIRC Rider Members from classes in Ring 2 will go forward for Class 48, the ‘Clonmel Riding Club Peter Ponsonby Memorial Cup’.
We were awarded a Breeding Grant of €5,500 from HSI/DAFM and that, along with the continued support of our sponsors the Equestrian Committee and our general Show Committee, allows for the generous prizemoney for our programme. We ask that you support our sponsors.
Please familiarise yourselves with our Terms and Conditions below.
Broodmares, 4 years & over, must be with foal at foot or a relevant certificate of pregnancy. First and second placed in this class are eligible to contest Class 42. All exhibitors leading equines in this competition must be 16 year or over on Jan 1st of the current year. Champion from class 42 eligible to contest Class 62 Price In-Hand Supreme Championship. Full HOYS rules and criteria available on link. RULES & CRITERIA
This class is supported by the breeding Grant Initiative funded by the department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland. All Prize money will be paid out by HSI. Click on link to view full terms and conditions. HSI T&C's
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes to 6th place. A Best-Turned-Out rosette will be awarded.