XC highlights from the Grassroots Championship
Some cracking performances over the weekend. Get tagging if you see someone you know 🎥🔊😎.
Grassroots Championship
Get tagging 😉😎. Too many classy amateur eventers in this to tag from the @triequestriancurragh Grassroots Championship with @eventingireland last weekend 👏👏👏. What an event, such positive vibes all weekend.
There was some really qualify performances throughout the weekend and we hope we captured pieces of all of them 😎. Incredible event in the beautiful @ballindenisk 😎.
Can you see yourself? Let’s us know on in the comments if you can see you and your horse in action 👊.
Quality craftsmanship and edits as always @cs_equine_ Starrr playaaaa folks 😏🔥😎.
A surreal chat on Suicide with Jim Donohoe
“Don’t be afraid to Talk” this may be one of the most powerful, raw, insightful and emotional interviews we’ve ever done here at @thegrassrootsgazette shot recently Mullingar Equestrian International Show.
Jim Donohoe from Donohoe Showjumping thank you ❤️🕊️. Thank you for opening up, for sharing your story, for being a suicide prevention advocate and for just being you when chatting with us. This was surreal and incredibly inspiring.
There’s so much we could say here but it’s one of those interviews where we will just leave it speak for itself.
The Equestrian Mental Health Summit, September 9th and 10th. It’s time for change. It’s time to open up and “Don’t be afraid to Talk” - thank you Jim 🕊️❤️.
Thank you to Muireann O Toole Brennan for arranging and shooting this 👸🏻.
The incredible Jessica Burke - Showjumping in her Lap of Honour after winning the jump off today riding African Affair Mullingar Equestrian International Show in 1.45 National Science Park Longines Ranking Class 🔥🔥🔥. Some cracking jumping and riding. Beautiful weather and great energy. Buzzing after the weekend, what a show Robert, Pat and the team put on.
An Interview with Liam Brennan from Brennan Agri Sales
Loved chatting with Liam Brennan from Brennan Agri Sales Ltd one of the sponsors and trade stands at the Mullingar Equestrian International Show 👏👏.
Fascinating story and an incredible range of solutions and products for clients 👊. An absolute gent to chat with too.
What a send off from Barberstown Castle Hotel by Austin O’Callaghan for #DGRKildare this morning. What a speech, give this a listen to 👏👏👏.
We won’t add anything, the passion, the sense of purpose, the energy, the crowd says it all 💚🏍️🤍🏍️.
A surreal chat on Suicide
A surreal chat with Joe who lost his brother 🕊️💔. A special chat about supporting others and making or taking a call to those who need support. Love the finish to this. We were both caught for words here ❤️🕊️.
Amazing work from Austin O Callaghan, Amanda Torrens and the whole team behind #DGRKildare - supporting Prostate Cancer Research and Men’s Mental Health.
Over €35,000 raised, close to 200 Riders and Motorbikes part of this years ride and what a crowd turned out to support this campaign on a beautiful morning in Barberstown Castle Hotel 👏👏👏.
A special moment with special people.
There was lots of magical moments producing #grgrideracademy - this was one of the most special. We talk about community… we talk about family…
Lauren Painter’s speech says it all 💔🥺🕊️. “Dad without you, none of this would have happened” - RIP Darren ❤️.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend - RIP Darren.
The Man, The Myth, The Legend… Lauren Painters Dad, Mr Darren Painter.
Our heart breaks, there are no words 💔.
For those that met and knew you, they know. They know how special you were and how welcome you always made us feel. Your love for Lauren and Joanne was incredible to see. So so proud of Lauren, the smile when you talked about her ❤️. And the endearing way you talked about Joanne, “the backbone” as you said.
We simply wouldn’t have had the Rider Academy without you.
We remember that first photo that turned out to be a video the day we met. The welcoming hug like we’d been friends for 20 years. The smiles and laughs, and how at home you all made us feel… every time we arrived. Laurens speech at the surprise party and all the tears 🥹. The interviews we did, the chats we had and your unwavering support. Nothing was too big or small. We will miss you dearly Darren 🥺💔. You will always be part of our Rider Academy Story.
“Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we will miss you, until we meet again” 🕊️❤️.
Thank you from the teams and family here at TheGrassrootsGazette and Equitas - RIP Darren, forever in our hearts 🕊️🥺💔.
The Grassroots Gazette are on the lookout for events to showcase Grassroots Riders. 🤩Whether you're hosting a local show or a competitive event, we want to hear from you!From interviews, photos and eye catching videos. 📸🎤 We want to cover every aspect of your event! Contact us today and let's tell the story of your event and the community that make it possible⭐️
This 👏 A bit of motivation for all equestrians out there for the weekend!If you're going out competing, do your best!If you're training, don't give up!You are all warriors not just athletes. The sheer dedication, the early mornings, the pain and the everything in between. All that it takes to be an equestrian is incredibly inspiring in itself. You got this 👊
Educating The Next Generation
After speaking with numerous parents from right across the equine industry here in Ireland throughout the last few months. It became obvious that there is an underlying issue that they are worried.
This is right across all disciplines folks. And to be clear, this is an issue that we need to collectively address together.
We need to keep our sport and our industry clean.
We need to make sure that the next generation understands the risks they are taking if they do drugs and the impact taking drugs can and will have on their careers.
Be it recreational or aligning to performance, neither is acceptable. And we need to educate them so they know the chances they are taking, the risks involved and what they could be sacrificing.
Today marks the launch of a brand new campaign here at The Grassroots Gazette. A campaign to support and protect the futures of the next generation.
We’ve all made mistakes in life that as we get older we look back and say; we shouldn’t have done that or that one night, that one decision… it ruined so much.
Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be meeting all the representative bodies about this campaign. It’s needed, it’s important and it protects our industry.
Let’s be the change here, let’s support and protect the next generation and let’s keep our sport and industry clean.
Don’t do Drugs, don’t take the chance, don’t risk everything.
Please share this far and wide. We need to educate the next generation and get them behind this campaign too.
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What a week we’ve had with the @hay.campaign 💚🤍. Earlier this week we visited @fairyhouseracecourse for the #HAYHowAreYa Campaign Mare’s Maiden Hurdle.
A race kindly sponsored by @peter.roe.fairyhouse @gillian.carey.5 in support of Equestrian Mental Health Week and the #HAYCampaign
What a stunning and heartwarming video from the Showjumping Ireland teenagers supporting the The HAY Campaign - How Are Ya? - over 14 European Medal Winners in this powerful video advocating for mental health. What an industry and what a community.
To the 7 incredible mothers on the organizing committee for the Pony Awards (Miriam Moloney, Zelda Sheehan, Carole Reape, Jennifer McGuire, Ciara Buckley, Caroline McLaughlin, and Sarah Jane Fagan) that have pieced this together and been on the phone to us non stop for the last couple of weeks to support the #HAYHowAreYa Campaign 💚🤍.
Ye are amazing. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much. The kids video has over 100,000 views so far and this will be the same 🥹💚🤍. Powerhouses supporting mental health 👊.
To the next generation of Showjumpers in this video, thank you for supporting mental health and being part of the #HAYCampaign. You are the future of the industry… and mental health is so important to reach the heights you all aspire to.
We’re buzzing for the @showjumpingirelandofficial Pony Awards this weekend, we can’t wait to see all these stars get the recognition they deserve.
Ask 2 to 3 people this month #HAYHowAreYa and take the time to listen.
The Next Generation supporting Mental Health
This may be the most powerful video of the The HAY Campaign - How Are Ya? this year. The Next Generation of Showjumping Ireland coming together to support mental health and the #HAYCampaign 💚🤍.
Let’s share this far and wide. They all deserve it for speaking up 🥹.
These little superheroes will be at the @showjumpingirelandofficial Pony Awards this weekend. What a powerful video this is from the future of Showjumping. Listen to their words, hear their message… let’s get talking.
Big shout out to @cs_equine_ for producing this but a huge huge thank you has to go to the Pony Awards Committee. The 7 powerhouse mums that came up with this idea and collected all the clips. Thank you Miriam Moloney, Zelda Sheehan, Carole Reape, Jennifer Maguire, Ciara Buckley, Caroline McLaughlin And Sarah Jane Fagan 💚🤍.
Ask 2 to 3 people this month #HAYHowAreYa and take the time to listen.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁?5 Riders:@megan_norton15 @claire_ireland @_niamhs_nags_ Chloe Kirwan @amy_angharad_potter Shared their thoughts on why they think this series is so important to amateur riders and we couldn’t agree with their answers more 🤩💪With the final episode of Season 1 releasing today, it’s important to reflect back on the incredible journey this has been since Day 1 in @sleighduff_equestrianlivery 🙏You can watch our recap of Episodes 1-7 here on our Instagram page or over on our YouTube (𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼) to rewind through Season 1 so far and find out in Episode 8 today, who is the winner of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭🏆
The HAY Campaign - How Are Ya? made history last year by bringing all corners of the equestrian industry together to talk about mental health
During its initial inception the @hay.campaign was told that it simply wouldn't happen, but with the help of many people in many disciplines those naysayers were proven wrong
But the @hay.campaign was created with one goal in mind, getting equestrians to talk about their mental health, to reach out if they were struggling or check in on someone they are worried about
This is why it took off, this is why every discipline wanted to get together to promote it, and this is why we are so grateful to @hay.campaign sponsoring dressage day at the #GRGRiderAcademy
The @hay.campaign launches again in January, but we also realise that this can be an incredibly tough time of year for people too, so do reach out if you need to talk to someone, and don't forget to ask those around you "HAY, how are ya?" And take the time to listen
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#TheGrassrootsRiderAcademy #BeTheChange
"It's like Britain's got talent" 🤩
We knew that the #GRGRiderAcademy was a ground breaking series for a number of reasons, but to have an equestrian of Lucinda Fredericks calibre compare it to Britain's got talent confirms it 🙌
We were incredibly privileged to be joined by coaches Lucinda and Heike Holstein Dressage for our awards night on Saturday the 9th of December in Barberstown Castle Hotel 🕺🏼💃🏼
Stay tuned as we share more interviews and EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes content in the lead up to Episode 8 which is dropping on the 22nd of December 🙊
Don't forget Episode 1-7 are ALL available on YouTube (link in bio)
Special thanks to our sponsors who made this all possible, series partner Equine Halo Salt Therapy, Showjumping day sponsor ARKequine ,Crosscountry day sponsor and host of the Grassroots Rider Academy Awards night @barberstowncastlehotel and Dressage day sponsor The HAY Campaign - How Are Ya?
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#TheGrassrootsRiderAcademy #BeTheChange
