FEI Nations Cup set for Camphire International Horse Trials

International competitors from as far afield as New Zealand, Japan, France and Great Britain will join Ireland’s top riders from 25-28 July for what will be a weekend of thrilling competition at the highest level.

Now in its 10th year, Camphire not only hosts the Irish leg of the 2019 FEI Eventing Nations Cup Series, but also features many new developments. The cross country course displays a stunning new water complex sponsored by Al Eile Stud which is sure to provide some thrilling action for competitors and spectators alike. Moreover live-streaming of the event together with instant results from the new scoring system will enable a global audience to watch the action.

In addition to the teams competing in the FEI Nations Cup, Camphire hosts six international classes for individual riders as well as two special Masterclasses for young four and five-year-old Irish horses.

Irish rider Cathal Daniels attended the launch of the event, following his success at Camphire last year, he said: “I was honoured to be awarded the Susie Dobbs Trophy last year as highest placed Irish rider. I can’t wait to get back there. The course is magnificent and the atmosphere at Camphire is quite unique.”

Speaking at the launch, event director Paul Brady said: “It is exciting to see the event grow in stature each year, and in particular to be able to carry through so many innovative developments this year.

“None of this would be possible without the energy and passion of so many people who volunteer to help, nor without the landowners, and the support of long-standing sponsors and patrons. I should like to take this opportunity to thank them all, and to say how grateful we are to both the Wilks and the Browne families on whose magnificent farmlands the event takes place.

“Sema Lease continues to provide its generous support as title sponsor. The on-going support of Cahervillahow, GAIN Equine Nutrition, Waterford City & County Council, Castleacre and Ecclesiastical Insurance, Horse Sport Ireland and Eventing Ireland is so very much appreciated.

“It is exciting too this year that sponsors, Plusvital Ltd and Blarney Castle step up to become Class sponsors, and to be joined by new sponsors, House of Waterford Crystal whose world famous crystal will go to class winners, and Horseware Ireland, who are providing rugs to winners. We are extremely grateful for the support this year of Waterford Leader Partnership.”

Group chief executive of Sema Lease, Richard Ames added: “It is once again a great honour to partner such a prestigious event. After the success of last year, it is wonderful to be hosting the FEI Nations Cup. I congratulate the organising team and look forward to welcoming all the riders, guests and visitors to this year’s event.”