Iverk Show

All are welcome to Iverk Show on Saturday, 27 August, at Piltown, Co Kilkenny, which celebrates its 190th anniversary this year.

The schedule includes a strong range of horse and pony classes as well as the return of the side-saddle classes this year.

Reynolds at Rio

Kildare's Judy Reynolds competed in the Olympic Dressage final on Monday scoring 75.696% with her 14-year-old Jazz gelding Vancouver K, owned by her parents, Joe and Kathleen. She set a new Irish record Grand Prix Special score of 74.090% last Friday to book her place in Monday's 18-horse final. Britain's Charlotte Dujardin won the gold medal.

Irish Champions weekend

The Longines Irish Champions Weekend takes place at Leopardstown and the Curragh racecourses on Saturday and Sunday, 10 and 11 September.

The Curragh Thoroughbred Trail takes place before racing at the Curragh on the Sunday, offering the public a chance to visit some of the leading training yards and stud farms at the Curragh.

Places are very limited and contact the Curragh racecourse at 045 441205 or book online at www.irishchampionsweekend.ie