PASSION, energy and commitment for their customers and business were just some of the comments made by the judges after interviews were held last Friday for the Irish Equestrian Business Awards.

The panel of judges, Blaise Brosnan from MRI Wexford, Jo Collins of Sales Performance, Entrepreneur Dermot Bolger, Caroline Lane of Equipeople, Emma Murphy Business Coach, Jenny Cunning of BUSI Business Services and Leo Powell of The Irish Field were very impressed with the calibre of nominees across the 13 categories and had a tough time selecting the overall Business Award winner in each panel.

The nominees in nine of the categories were outlined last week. The remaining categories feature the following nominees:-

In the RCM Services New Equestrian Business Award, the nominees are The Pony Party, Equiflexx Therapy, Better Together Therapeutic Riding Centre, Equieire Equestrian, Sparrow Equestrian, Elayne Coulston Equine Physical Therapist, Derra Farm Equestrian, Jod-Z, Mane&Tale, Equestrian Reality, The Connemara Pony National Stud – Diamond’s Equine Renvyle, Bit & Bridle Fitting with Pippa Kearns, Equi Treats and Martinstown Lodge.

The Finlay Equi-Trek Horseboxes Venue Award incudes CoilÓg Equestrian Centre, Derra Farm Equestrian and JAG Equestrian.

In the Equipeople Sales Agent Award, we have Just Ask Finn, Equestrian Portable Showers Ireland, Capall Dubh Equestrian and Pro Showjumps.

The final category, the Trec Trails Ireland Therapies Award was one of the largest, featuring Jenny Costello Animal Physiotherapy, EquiFlexx Therapy, Vital Horse Care by The Horse Therapist, Dublin Veterinary Physiotherapy, Katie Timmons Equine Therapy, Epona Retreat Centre, Full Spectrum Equine, Calverstown Equine Services, Macha Equine Medicine Woman, Rider ALisgn, L Fitzgerald Integrated Equine Therapies, Whitethorn Equine Health, Champion Box Physion, Lough Shore Equestrian – Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage, The Irish Equine Rehabilitation & Fitness Centre, Elayne Coulston Equine Physical Therapist and Via Equine.

The finalists will all now attend the online Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 25th.

Editor of The Irish Field, Leo Powell commented: “What an incredible experience to hear so many inspiring journeys. Everyone who entered is a winner and I was bowled over by the variety of stories and offer my best wishes to everyone.”

Awards organiser Tara Lane added: “I would like to thank the judges who gave up their day to meet the 114 interviewees, their feedback was so positive and the non-equestrian judges learned so much about our industry and were very impressed with the calibre of business excellence they saw. A huge ‘thank you’ to all our sponsors and to The Irish Field for their support. I would like to wish all the finalists the very best of luck on Friday, I know there will be some very happy winners.”

Tickets available

Tickets are available for the online Awards Ceremony which promises to be a fantastic evening featuring music by John Forde Piano Man, spot prizes and the big winners will be revealed. Book in on Equestrian Business Network Ireland Eventbrite page and see @ebnire for more updates on Facebook. Contact Tara Lane on 087 9789318 for further information.