Showcase & Gala Evening

Commencing at 6.00pm with a Mulled Wine reception.

Food will be served from 7.00 at the ringside carvery  - delicious hot food for all the family.
It will be an evening of mixed entertainment including a parade of the elite Auction Entries with demonstrations by some of the country’s best young riders and their ponies.

IPSA Awards

There will be a Presentation of IPS Awards for significant contributions to the Sport Pony Industry. Do you know someone that has made a significant input into the Industry that has so far gone unrecognised? Anyone well known that you feel deserves recognition for their achievements? Download a nomination form.

Also featured:

Auction of Promises  proceeds to  IPS nominated charities: The Brooke and Imagine Appeal- Alderhey Children’s Hospital.

Exceptional and unusual entertainment ! details to follow –watch this space and the news feed!

Bar open until end of show in main arena, then over to the Irish bar for a great live band and party ‘til late.

Approximate timetable for Friday, subject to confirmation:

Introduction and presentation

  • 6:15pm Introduction &  mulled wine reception
  • 6:30pm Individual Display of Elite/Potential Elite Dressage Ponies
  • 6:45pm “The Modern Event Pony”
  • 7:15pm Presentations of Awards followed by Premier Breeders Showcase
  • 7:30pm Entertainment Feature
  • 8:00pm Breeders and Society Showcase
  • 8:30pm Individual jumping/dressage  Elite 4 and 5yo
  • 9:05pm Entertainment Feature
  • 9:30pm Performances by international ponies
  • 10:00pm Finish in Main Arena
  • 10:30pm-2:00am Party in Irish Bar Live  Band - Bakerwicked

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The 2009 Internationl Pony Showcase and Auction takes place at Aintree International Equestrian Centre on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October 2009.

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Booking forms