ORGANISERS of the annual Leap Horse and Pony Show are hoping for a record attendance at the event on bank holiday Monday June 1st from 11am.

A full schedule of in-hand and ridden classes for horses will be held across three rings – but no stallions are allowed to ensure the safety of spectators and competitors.

Highlights in ring one include the €1,000 Champion Yearling Class for non-throughbreds, and yearling qualifiers for the county championship at Carbery Show, as well as colt/gelding All Ireland championship at Barryroe Show.

There are also classes for brood mares, colt and filly foals, two and three-year-old fillies and geldings and for coloured horses both led and ridden. Ridden hunter classes include the heavyweight/middleweight, lightweight and small hunter categories as well as a family riding class.

Ring one competition finishes with the Supreme Champion Horse of the Show with the winner receiving the Michael Mennis Memorial Trophy.

Ring two will have a full range of classes for show pony, lead rein, first ridden and show hunters.

Following the supreme championship, there is a led donkey class, driving classes for road car and open driving.    

The dog show begins at 3pm with two qualifiers (small dog category, big dog category) going forward to compete in the Munster Dog Championship at Kilgarvan Show.

The packed programme also includes art and photography competitions for both adults and children (entries to be in before 12 noon).

A spokesperson for the organisers encouraged people to get there early for what promises to be a great family day out.

‘Leap Horse and Pony Show, being early in the show season, gives people a chance to view the horses and ponies that will be exhibited and enjoyed during 2026. It is also a great social occasion where stories and memories are shared and friendships renewed.’