B.Sweeney Equine Ltd Future Champions Series 2023

The Future Champions Series will comprise of 6 qualifiers per region and will run alongside the Pony Premier with the final being held at the SJI Pony Premier Finals 2023

Ulser Region 

Connell Hill Equestrian Centre  25th/26th February

Eglinton Equestrian Centre 1st/2nd April

Cavan Equestrian Centre  TBC

Kernans Equestrian Centre  22nd/23rd April

Coleraine RDA 7th May

Portmore Equestrian Centre 28th May

Meadows Equestrian Centre  3rd June

Banbridge Charity Show 11th June

Castle Irvine  TBC 

Enniskillen Pony Show 29th July 

Munster Region 

Shanakill 10/4
Garrenmore 6/5
Scelligs 27/5
Mallow 4/6
Clare equestrian center 10/6
Tipperary 18/6
Clonmel 2/7
Clare show 9/7
Glantane TBC
Killeady TBC

Leinster Region  

Butterfly Farm 16th April 

Raheen Na Gun 23rd April

Jag 17th June

Wexford 18th June

Ballyfolye 25th June

Kilossery 15th July

Mullingar 16th July

Coilog 29th/ 30th July

   Connaught Region

Dates & Veues are subject to change 

Classes advertised will be; 

Future Champions will be as follows:

128 Under 10’s – 85cm

128 95cm (changed from 1m)

138 1.05m (changed from 1.1m)

148 1.15m (changed from 1.2m)

***Final at Pony Premier Finals 2023**

Click Here for the 128 under 10 Qualified Combinations

Click Here for the 128 1m Qualified Combinations

Click Here for the 138 1.10m Qualified Combinations

Click Here for the 148 1.20m Qualified Combinations 

Rules 2023

• This competition is open to 148cm, 138cm, 128cm and 128cm Under 10 ponies
• Fence heights at qualifiers: 148cm – 1.15m; 138cm – 1.05m; 128cm – 95cm; 128 Under 10 – 85cm
• Fence heights at Final: 148cm – 1.15m; 138cm – 1.05m; 128cm – 95cm; 128 Under 10 – 85cm
• Classes to be run under Art. 238.2.2 or where time does not permit, Art. 274.5.3 (One of these must be used).
• 10 to qualify from each class –  Athletes not taking up their qualifying place at the Final will not be replaced
• An athlete may ride 3 ponies in the class and may also qualify 3 ponies for the Final
• Any athlete/pony combination placed 1st to 6th in any of the Pony Premier League 2022 competitions or 1st – 6th in their respective Finals at the RDS 2022 will not be eligible to compete in the Final.
• Athletes are not permitted to compete on Temporary Tickets or H/C.
• Only qualified combinations may compete in the final.