IRISH Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM), which has been a partner with Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland since their inception in 2011, are title sponsors of a two-day show at Emerald Equestrian Centre this weekend (August 14th-15th).

All eight classes over the two days are for thoroughbreds – both ex-racehorses and unraced thoroughbreds, and features The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship 2021 on Sunday which includes retraining and open classes for both raced and unraced thoroughbreds. It will also incorporate championships for both sections and a supreme Championship.

In addition, over the two days, there will be lots of novelty events and a special jockey challenge on Sunday where Flat and National Hunt jockeys will take on six riders from Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland in a unique time trial event.

A full list of classes can be found at https://www.itsplainsailing.com/club/ridingtorace

Charles O’Neill, CEO of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, commented: “ITM have been working with Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland since 2011 and it’s a partnership we are very proud of. It is brilliant to see ex-racehorses and thoroughbreds establish new careers in the wide and varied spectrum of equestrian disciplines. Julie and her colleagues in Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland do marvellous work, putting on shows and events to promote the many qualities of the thoroughbred and it is so rewarding to see horses from the track going on to lead fulfilling lives after their racing careers.”

Julie Morris, founder of Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland, said: “Joining forces with ITM allows us to promote and amplify the Irish thoroughbred’s versatility after their racing career. We have an action-packed two days planned at Emerald Equestrian Centre, so whether you want to participate or spectate, we guaranteed everyone will have a great day out.”