LAST week was an exceptionally successful one for Louise Lyons who followed up her four-timer in the working hunter section of the Tattersalls July Show on the Tuesday by seeing her children – Nancy, Robin and Nicky – win and place on Wednesday. On Friday, she sent out Lady Rita to win over hurdles at Killarney.

Louise was quick to express her thanks to partner Nicky Teehan for keeping it all going in the racing yard during a busy summer of shows, Pony Club rallies and camp. Last Thursday and Friday, it was Nicky who drove the lorry between their Co Kilkenny base and Killarney while Louise juggled birthday parties and coaching at a North Kilkenny Pony Club rally.