14: All Ireland Champion Donkey Final
THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & BALLINASLOE SHOW SOCIETY PRESENT
THE ALL IRELAND DONKEY MARE AND FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by: Gerry Strong Calving & Security Cameras and John Harney
RULES AND CONDITIONS
- This Championship is for Donkey Mare with Foal at Foot.
- All Exhibitors must have the Dam’s passport, (in accordance with EU legislation for all entries which includes Donkeys), ready for inspection at the Qualifying Show and Final.
- A Maximum of Two exhibits may qualify, provided the judges feel the standard is high enough for an ISA Championship.
- The Qualifying Exhibitor must fill out their own Qualifying Card at each Qualifying Show. Completed card and entry fee must be handed into the secretary’s office on show day.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA Rules.
A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Donkey and Most Suitably Dressed Handler.
Entry fee to Qualifying show €10 to Final €15
No entries permitted on day of event.
Location: Ballinasloe Show
Date: Sat, 26th Sep, 2026
Prizes: 1st - €200.00 , 2nd - €150.00 , 3rd - €100.00 , 4th - €75.00 , 5th - €50.00 , 6th - €25.00
Ballinasloe Horse Show is affiliated to the IPS
Exhibitors please note:
- It is a requirement for all equines to travel with their passports.
- Passports must be produced on show day.
- Equine premises number must accompany all entries.
- While every effort has been made to avoid classes clashing, events on Show Day may cause classes to clash.
- Competitors are asked to be on time
- ISA 5% deduction will be collected from all prize money
HORSE AND PONY TIMETABLE 2024 RING TIME CLASSES
| Ring 1 | Show Ponies / Ridden Ponies | 10:00 am |
| Ring 2 | All-Ireland Championship | 12:00 am |
| Ring 3 | Registered Connemara In Hand | 10:00 am |
| Ring 4 | Broodmare & Foals / Young Horses & Ridden Horses | 10:00am |
| Ring 5 | Working Hunter | 9:30 am |
PLEASE NOTE:
- Rings will begin on time. Please be on time for your classes to keep things moving.
- It is up to competitors to be at the ring for the start of their classes.
- Horse riding is a dangerous sport and all competitors in ridden classes are strongly advised, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear which complies to up-to-date safety standards.
- Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their public liability policy covers the exhibition of livestock at Public Shows.
RING 2 Judging in this ring starts at 12 noon
No entries permitted on day of event.