The Mackey Legends Bridle is new to the Mackey Ireland range. It is a beautiful European leather flash bridle available in sizes Pony, Cob and Full with and RRP of €99.95. The perfect Christmas present for your furry friend!

We recently ran a facebook competition for fans of our products and randomly selected a winner from the entrants. The winner is Holly Jean Williamson from Tipperary – congrats your rug is on the way, just in time for a chilly Christmas.

The prize was a Lugnaquilla Heavy Semi High Neck Rug. They make an ideal Christmas present priced at €119.95. They’re available from good equestrian retailers.

Anyway, we ALREADY have another competition running that can be found HERE.

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Perfect for storing your riding wear and tack safely when not in use, protected from the elements and damage. Ideal for carrying all your items to competitions. Range includes a hat bag, holdall bag, saddle bag, boot bag, bridle bag and coat bag, so you’re ready for anything this winter!

Freddie jumped in the ninety and went clear and finished in fifth! Amigo had a pole in 1.10 and Lux had a pole in the 1.20 and 1.30, so I had a touch of 4-faultitis for the day!

Saturday proved to be a better day with Lux finishing in sixth in the 1.20 and qualifying for the 1.30 on Sunday. There were huge entries so I was delighted. Freddie jumped his first meter class and went clear again! He is going to be a very nice horse. Amigo had a clear also and managed to stay in a qualifying place, which I was delighted with.

Sunday required a very early start to get them ready for the finals. Lux was first to go in the 1.20. There were sixty starters, with nineteen going to the jump off. We finished in fourth, so I was thrilled. She was super careful and fast and the fences were a lot bigger then the first round.

I was afraid she would then be tired in 1.30 after a good clas,s but she jumped the 1.30 final really well also, finishing with two down – two verticals that just rolled! It was a pity, but I was very happy with my little horse.

I gave Freddie the day off as he was so good in the previous classes, so all I had left was Amigo. The 1.10 final was late starting unfortunately, but finally it moved into the main ring after the grand prix and I was second to go in the two phase class. He jumped around with ease, showing a lot of scope and had a double clear! In all it was a productive few days with great courses and competitions!

Amigo is all set for the show!

Parco got the all clear from the vet last week and has started back with flat work. He is obviously feeling great because he bronked like a three year old and threw me off! I walked it off and was fine. He has been in great form so far and seems 100%.

We will be heading to Kill international very early on Friday morning, aiming to hit the road at 6am.

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You can download our full catalogue by clicking here. Isn’t “Reve D’Or”, our ‘cover boy’ spectacular? He’s a magnificent dressage stallion owned by Maureen and Kate Dwyer and enjoyed posing for us for our photo shoot. A special thanks to Maureen and Kate for their help.

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The horses are getting a little bit furry with the turn in season. Parco has come back in to recover from his little injury but he is still only walking. I am hoping to get the all clear from the vet this week to start proper work! Amigo is also back in work after his little rest. He is in super shape.

Having a ball and Serpent of Lux are working well and getting ready for the Champions of the year show in Kill international in a week’s time. The entries went in the post last Friday. Amigo will also be attending the show.

I’ll take a day to bring the three of them to Maryville for a training day this week as I have a friend’s wedding on Saturday that I am looking forward to. Hopefully we will get some fine weather, making work a little bit easier!

The Banteer show was moved to Millstreet on Sunday so I decided that I would bring Serpent Of Lux and Having A Ball. Lux had been on a break while I was away so I decided that we would have a pop around the 1.10. She was very fresh but she was in fantastic form all the same and we finished third in the jump-off. Having A Ball is a very level headed four year old with plenty of scope and popped around the course without any problems. I’m really, really excited to produce him into the five year old classes in the new-year.

Parco is arriving back today and will have another week of box rest from a little injury he received but hopefully he will be back on track in no time. Amigo is also returning to work on Monday after a week out and I’m aiming for them for the indoor championships at Kill International- looks like I’m going to be kept really busy!

I couldn’t resist adding this in, how cute!