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New SJI Grassroots League
South Leinster SJI Committee Launches 2025 Grassroots League
The South Leinster SJI Committee , supported by the Leinster Committee, is delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 SJI Grassroots League .An fantastic new initiative aimed at offering young equestrians the unique opportunity to jump on grass. An important thought behind this new league is to support the traditional shows and to ensure their longevity going forward.
The league will be run in conjunction with five of the region’s most popular shows. The participating shows are:
- Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show - June 29th
- Inistioge Show – July 12th
- Castlegannon Show – July 27th
- Iverk Show – August 23rd
- Dunnamaggin Show – September 7th League Final
It will be run over a number of novice and open pony show jumping classes, specifically:
- 128cm U9 and U11
- 128cm 90cm
- 138cm 80cm, 90cm and 1m
- 148cm 90cm, 1m and 1.10m
The first leg of the league will kick off at Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show on June 29th, with the grand final taking place at Dunnamaggin in September. To qualify for the exciting prize fund of €6,500 in the final, competitors must attend at least two legs of the league in addition to the final. A Leading Pony/Rider combination will be awarded for the highest accumulated points throughout the league.
It is envisaged that this league will be run in collaboration with Irish Pony Club riders who may compete at any of the above shows. As such, riders who are also registered members of the Irish Pony Club will be eligible to accumulate points towards a separate Grassroots League leader board.
Adding an extra level of anticipation and excitement, Best Turned Out prizes will be awarded at every show for the 128cm U9 and U11 categories. For the final at Dunnamaggin, Best Turned Out prizes will be presented for every class.
For further details check out SJI or contact Rory O’Sullivan-Hennessy +353 86 845 1035.