The 2003 European Pony Championships take place at Necarn Castle, Irvinestown in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland from July 22 to 27, 2003.
Northern Ireland Dressage are responsible for recruiting volunteers for the European Pony Dressage Championships. They are looking for writers, stewards and gate attendants. Dressage Ireland would like to see as many members as possible assist our northern colleagues in running this one off event and it provides you with an opportunity to see the top european pony riders at first hand.
If you would like to help please contact:
Robert McCormick,
Secretary - Northern Ireland Dressage
15 Hall Road, Ballinahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland.
E-mail: rmccormick5@compuserve.com
Tel: (028)- NI (048) - ROI - 97 563 280
The 2003 F.E.I Pony European Championships were officially launched in Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh today. Northern Ireland will host the Championships for the first time in the 25 year history this summer at Necarne Castle in County Fermanagh from the 22nd-27th July. Chairman of Fermanagh District Council, Councillor Gerry Gallagher said, "The council is delighted that the F.E.I Pony European Championships are to be held in Fermanagh this year. The magnificent setting and facilities at Necarne provide a suitable venue for this most prestigious event in the equestrian calendar. I welcome all the competitors, supporters and visitors to the County."
Introduced in 1978, the F.E.I Pony European Championships provide competition at the highest level for pony riders aged between 12 and 16 years old. The Championships embrace the three Olympic Equestrian disciplines of Dressage, Show-Jumping and Eventing with participants competing for both team and individual medals in each of the three categories. Approximately 130 competitors will represent 13 countries in the Championships and teams from Ireland, Great Britain, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Poland and Greece will converge in Fermanagh bringing along a large number of supporters.
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