THE final of the 2025 Berts Properties Starter Series, which is run by the enthusiastic and hard-working committee of the Western Region of Eventing Ireland, was held on Easter Monday at the Milchem Equestrian Centre of regional Chairman Ralph Conroy who wore a few other hats on the day.

One was as course designer, a job which was frustrated by the downpours which hit the Tynagh venue over the preceding few days. However, Conroy and his team produced a true performance track with a lot of questions, starting over eight show jumping fences followed by 12 or 14 cross-country obstacles. All were beautifully presented with lots of flowers and filling.