Eventing Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of the first ever Traditional Irish Horse (TIH) Eventing League, which will play a major role in the ongoing commitment to promote and support Irish breeding in the sport. 2024 has seen over 120 Traditional Irish Horses leave the start box in Ireland – that’s nearly 10% of all starters so far this year.
In an even bigger coup for the breeders, owners and riders of TIHs, Decron Horse Care, a leading global brand in hoof, leg and wound care, have pledged their support to the league.
The Decron Horse Care TIH Eventing League will function on a points system, compiled by EquiRatings, and is open to TIHs entered across all levels in national events. Combinations can move through the levels, and the top 6 placings throughout the season will count towards the league, with the league culminating at the 2024 National Championships at Kilguilkey House, Mallow on 7-8 September. Horses must be noted as TIH on their passport to be eligible.
In recognition of the importance of the role played by breeders and owners of the TIH, Decron Horse Care Pty Ltd will provide prizes to:
- Highest Placed TIH worth €150
- Highest Placed TIH Mare worth €150
- Highest Placed Youth Ridden TIH worth €150
- Owner Of Highest Placed TIH worth €150
- Breeder of the Highest Placed TIH worth €150
Decron Horse Care Managing Director, Merv Butterworth, stated, ‘This opportunity to sponsor The Decron Horse Care Traditional Irish Horse Eventing League offers us a terrific partnership to launch this new TIH initiative with Eventing Ireland and is more than exciting. Given that this is the first time we have had such an opportunity to promote and expose our Decron products to the participants of the TIH Eventing Ireland League, we wish all participants the very best of good luck at the National Championships’.
Eventing Ireland chairman, Niki Potterton, added, “We are delighted to have Decron sponsor our first ever Traditional Irish Horse league. The TIH is iconic and world renowned, so to recognise the breed, the breeders and the owners is a great step forward.”
About Decron Horse Care: Decron Horse Care has supported horse lovers, vets and farriers for over 16 years. Their staff and suppliers have worked with the best trainers, drivers, farriers and vets in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Middle East and USA, to develop outstanding products, leading the way in horse care. Some of their headline products include Decron Osmotic Gel, Decron Leg Wrap Poultice, Decron Hoof Poultice Boot. These products offer fast and effective healing to reduce swelling and inflammation in your horse’s leg or hoof. The products are easy to use and fast to act, ensuring that your horse is back on track quicker. Both the Decron Osmotic Gel and Decron Leg Wrap Poultice use all Natural Ingredients.
For more information on Decron Horsecare, visit www.decronhorsecare.co.uk
