Cavan Equestrian Centre welcomes Autumn Grand Prix Series

Spanning six premier equestrian venues across the country, the GAIN Equine Nutrition has launched the Autumn Grand Prix Series. It runs as a seven-part competition, featuring both 1.40m Grand Prix Classes and a 1.20m Series Class, with events taking place in both indoor and outdoor arenas.

The organisers in collaboration with Alltech and Showjumping Ireland are excited about the launch of this new competition – which includes the Cavan Equestrian Centre on two days. Next weekend on October 11th the competition for showjumping 1.20m will take place in the Cavan venue and then again on November 9th for the 1.40m series.

This initiative represents a significant investment in the sport, with a guaranteed minimum prize fund of €6,000 per leg. Each Grand Prix (1.40m) will carry a €4,000 prize pool, while the 1.20m Series Class will offer €2,000 in prize money, aimed at attracting both elite competitors and emerging talent. Chairman of Showjumping Ireland, Ronan Corrigan, welcomed the continuation of the organisation’s partnership with GAIN Equine Nutrition and Alltech for the Autumn Series, highlighting the importance of sustained support for the sport throughout the year. Speaking on the launch, he said: "The purpose of developing this series at this time of the year is to ensure support and activity is ongoing through the autumn and winter.

This is extremely important to the shows, venues, riders, owners and breeders who now have a well-funded series to follow across two height categories 1.20m and 1.40m which will encourage and assist all stakeholders during what might previously have been a quiet time within the sector.”

Philip Gilligan, Country Manager for GAIN Equine Nutrition in Ireland, expressed his enthusiasm for the new series: “This new initiative underlines our shared commitment to supporting Irish show jumping, particularly at a time when riders and venues alike are working hard to extend the season and provide more opportunities for competition. By investing in both the Grand Prix and 1.20m Series Classes, we hope to create a platform that benefits professionals and aspiring riders alike, while strengthening the calendar for the sport.”

Sarah Maher, Regional Manager Alltech Ireland, spoke of her excitement: “This series is designed to give Irish riders an outlet to compete at a high level during the Autumn months.

We are delighted to contribute to this goal through the Alltech additives featured in the GAIN Equine Nutrition feed portfolio, and now also through this new Autumn Grand Prix Series, an event we are confident will be competitive, thrilling, and highly rewarding.”

Open to riders from across Ireland, the Autumn Grand Prix Series aims to highlight the best of Irish show jumping talent while nurturing the next generation of competitors.

Showjumping Chairman Corrigan added:

“We look forward to visiting new venues throughout the country and hope that this series will be of significant benefit to the sport and sector and we again thank GAIN Equine Nutrition and Alltech for continuing their valuable support to the sport and sector."