CONGRATULATIONS to Irish international show jumper Stephen Moore, who married Riley Newsome on Saturday, November 11th, in Connemara.

The happy couple were joined by family and friends from America and Ireland at the stunning Ballynahinch Castle for a three-day celebration. They were married in Cashel Church before a spectacular party at the beautiful venue.

Stephen is a native of Claregalway, Galway, where his parents, Verran and David, ran Rockmount Riding Centre, where Stephen began his career. He met Riley, also a keen show jumper, when he moved to America to further his passion over nine years ago. The couple now live in Wellington, Florida.

Stephen was joined on the altar by show jumpers Darragh Kenny, Simon McCarthy, William Hickey and Teddy Vlock, as well as Rob Gray, while his childhood best friend, Joe Allen stood as best man and MC extraordinaire for the weekend.

Riley’s bridal party included Stephen’s sister Alice Moore, her own sister and maid of honour Molly Newsome, Christina Firestone, Virginia Ingram and Sophie Rizzo. The guest of honour was the couple’s dog, Patojo, who flew from America and was part of all celebrations, including walking up the aisle and appearing on the beer mats!

Pony Tales wish Stephen and Riley best wishes for a happy life together.