BARROW Valley Riding Club’s optimism paid off as they woke to find blue skies on the morning of their leg of the AIRC South East Show Jumping League on Sunday at Carrigbeg Riding Stables, by kind permission of Susan Patterson.

The day commenced with prizes from the generous sponsors Kate’s Tack Shop, Dunnes Equestrian, Bagenalstown Country Store, Eurofarm Tack Shop and Carlow Dog Training Club being put on display, while refreshment provider Coffee Cobs, judge Rory O’Sullivan and photographer John O’Carroll took up their stations for what was to be an action-packed day with a hefty 86 entries.