The Lisgarvan House International Horse Trials Team: Event Director Clive Corrigan, Kate Corrigan, Bridget Lawlor, Amy Corrigan, Grace Corrigan Emily Corrigan, Emma Redmond, Willie Corrigan. Front: Liam and Ava Corrigan.
Lisgarvan House Stud, a family-run stud farm and equestrian event venue located in Co. Carlow, today announced they will host their first international horse trials this August 24–27. This event will bring together many top riders and horses for a showcase of eventing action.
Lisgarvan House Stud has a long-standing reputation for excellence in equestrian sports, having previously hosted two successful Eventing Ireland National Championships in 2021 and 2022. The upcoming international horse trials will build on this experience and provide a world-class platform for riders and horses to compete at the highest level.
Lisgarvan House International Horse Trials will present 6 international classes CCI4*S, CCI3*L, CCI3*S, CCI2*L, CCI2*S and CCI1* Intro. In addition, the highly anticipated Eventing Ireland Grassroots Championships Final will be held on Sunday 27 August. More information on the Grassroots Championship will be announced shortly.
Clive Corrigan, Event Director of Lisgarvan House International Horse Trials, says: “We are incredibly proud to host our first international horse trials here at Lisgarvan House Stud. Our commitment is to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all competitors and their owners and support teams. Our ambition is to create a platform for top competition, delivering a challenging and fair cross-country course. We want the competitors and their horses to feel at home and enjoy their experience, and we are committed to doing everything we can to make that happen.”
Olympic rider and cofounder of EquiRatings, Sam Watson is also looking forward to tackling this new event. “I am thrilled to be able to target the Lisgarvan House International Horse Trials. The facilities and setting at this venue are truly exceptional, and I have no doubt that this event will be one of the highlights of the eventing calendar. I am looking forward to competing on the challenging and well-designed cross-country course, and I know that all of the riders will appreciate the warm and welcoming atmosphere that the team at Lisgarvan House Stud is known for.”
The Corrigan family and staff at Lisgarvan House International would like to extend a warm welcome to all riders, horses, and spectators who plan to attend the international horse trials in August 2023.
For more information on the Lisgarvan House International Horse Trials, please visit www.lisgarvanhouseinternational.com
