The reception takes place on Wednesday evening, May 27^th where visitors can avail of a sumptuous Hog Roast, wine, cocktails and canapés. In addition the announcement of the George Mernagh Memorial Bursary winners will take place along with the awards for Trot-Up’s Best Dressed male and female riders, sponsored by Horseware.

Paddy Hughes, Director of HORSE FIRST commented on the sponsorship;

“We are delighted to support Tattersalls and Irish Eventing at such a World Class Event. We are very happy to help in any way we can to showcase Eventing in Ireland and Internationally and also to say thank you to all our HORSE FIRST supporters in the Eventing World.”

Roger Casey, Managing Director of Tattersalls Ireland said;

“The Welcome Reception has developed into a firm fixture at the Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair with riders, owners, sponsors and key industry players all ensuring it’s an event not to be missed. We are delighted to welcome HORSE FIRST as sponsors of the Welcome Reception. With this support, we will guarantee all visitors continue to receive the famous “Tattersalls” welcome.

€15,000 worth of bursaries given by the George Mernagh Memorial Fund will be awarded to three talented Irish horsemen and women on the evening. The closing date for applications is fast approaching and can be made through the Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair website (www.tattshorsetrials.ie).”

Joanne Quirke is well known in eventing and hunting circles having competed here herself on numerous occasions. Most recently she has enjoyed top level success with retrained race horses Cooldine and Forpadydeplasterer. Joanne joins the Tatts team with a wealth of experience in event management and steps into the role of Event Coordinator for 2015.

“I am delighted to join the team at Tattersalls. I hope to be able to put both my experiences both in eventing and event management to full effect to further enhance Tatts and the celebration of its ten year anniversary.”

Sallie Ryle joins Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair as their new UK Representative. Sallie, who owns Ben Hobday’s mount Mulry’s Error, one of only 11 horses clear at Burghley in 2014, brought her horse to Tatts to compete at his first International Event. Since then, Sallie has not missed Tattersalls and will endeavour to encourage more visitors to the Co Meath venue.

“I’m delighted to be appointed Tatts Representative in the UK.  My role is to promote the event to visitors and offer advice on how easy it is to get there and the ‘craic’ of a truly Irish experience – you won’t find a more friendly, fun event anywhere in the world!”