Irish Pony Society and Dressage Ireland team up to deliver NEW educational programme to under 18 riders of all levels with the support of Horse Sport Ireland.

The Irish Pony Society and Dressage Ireland recently announced they are working together to open up top level training and horsemanship skills to all kinds of young riders. The Elevate Equitation programme which is supported by Horse Sport Ireland is designed for any rider able to independently ride at walk, trot and canter. 

Elevate aims to provide affordable training to riders throughout Ireland across a series of regional events that incorporate flatwork training and workshops to improve skill levels in the saddle and on the ground.

The exciting announcement came yesterday in a post on Facebook on the Irish Pony Society Facebook page said they were “delighted to announce that the New Elevate Training Dates are now Open for booking using the link below”. 

Book Your Place Here: https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/ipstraining

A range of topics designed to cover essential horsemanship skills will include horse and pony management, health and welfare, tack fitting, farrier, veterinary, grooming and turnout and how these skills are necessary for the care of different kinds of horses and ponies whether a happy hacker, child’s pony, hunter, or horses and ponies that may be competing in different disciplines. 

The minimum age requirement is 6 years old as of January 2023 through to 18 years old. The training will be in small groups and individual sessions according to age and ability. Whether a rider wants to get more out of hacking through the countryside, perform a dressage test, enter a horse show or participate in any other discipline, Elevate will provide a pathway of progression toward each rider’s goal.