Check out this great selection of pictures from across the equestrian scene over the past week
Bernard Keaney prepares a lot for the ring at the Clifden December Connemara Pony Sales \ Rynes Wlaker
Darcy Turley (10) and sisters Ruth (4) and Rose (7) in the festive spirit at Downpatrick Racecourse
The arrival of the Santa ride into Downpatrick, led by the ‘Real Santa’ in Angelo Kane’s carriage
Hughie Ryan huntsman of Scarteen with his lovely pack of Black and Tan hounds \ Catherine Power
Sarah Ryan takes the banks in her stride on her great cob \ Catherine Power
Carthach McCarthy from Waterfall Co. Cork enjoying her day with Scarteen \ Catherine Power
The Kildare Foxhounds on the move from the meet in Dunlavin, with huntsman Padhraic Moynihan at the helm \ Siobhan English
Jockey Rory Cleary and his daughter Orla at the meet of the Kildare Foxhounds from Dunlavin \ Siobhan English
Lynda Walsh in action with the Ormond Foxhounds from tte meet at Rathcabbin \ Siobhan English
Sarah Ryan in action with the Ormond Foxhounds from Rathcabbin \ Siobhan English
Oliver Ryan-Purcell leads off the Ormond Foxhounds from the meet at Rathcabbin \ Siobhan English
Leading flat jockey Rory Cleary and his daughter Orla at the Kildare Foxhounds meet at Punchestown \ Noel Mullins
Kirsten Bailie riding Dapple Delight, Part of the Novice Team League winners Lurgan College at the Meadows Interschools competition last weekend \ Tori O'Connor Photography
Jack Cowan riding Edentricllick Honey Bee, winners of the 75cm Individual League Interschools class at the Meadows last weekend
Lee Pike riding Fudge, winners of the Primary 70cm Individual League at the Meadows Interschools competition last weekend \ Tori O'Connor Photography
Kym Moore riding Lily, winners of the Premier Individual League at the Meadows Interschools competition last weekend \ Tori O'Connor Photography
DJ Kent (M) Paris winners of 128 - 85 cms - Under 10s at Cavan December 3 Day Winter Pony Championships 3-12-23 photo by laurence dunne jumpinaction.net
James Derwin (L) Milchem Original (8 YO) winners of the 148 - 1.20 m at Cavan December 3 Day Winter Pony Championships 3-12-23 photo by laurence dunne jumpinaction.net
Ronan Gilvarry (C) The Hilly Billy winners of the 138 - 1.05 m Derby at Cavan December 3 Day Winter Pony Championships 1-12-23 photo by Katy Mc Conville jumpinaction.net