Hitchmough's Equestrian Centre

19/10/2026

Mum to be Poppy, having a nap and little dream!

11/10/2026

04/10/2026

Great weekend in Cavan for Ali & Erica 🤩

Both ponies clear in every class all weekend ✨

Erica & Rocky WON their first U10 class together 🥇🏆

Ali & Rumba were 2nd in the 148 110 🥈

30/09/2026

🐴🩹 Our first Equine First Aid Course 🩹🐴

This week we ran our very first Equine First Aid Course, and what a night it was! A huge thank you to Sinead for delivering it, and to everyone who came along as our first group.

The evening was a mix of theory in our lecture room followed by hands-on practical work with the horses on the yard, covering checking vital signs, wound care, bandaging and recognising colic and much more

If you want to learn how to handle the everyday mishaps to the more serious issues, click on the link below.

📅 Next course: Mid-Late October (Sunday)
⏱️ 3 1/2 - 4 hours
💶 Price: €70

Places will be limited to keep groups small. Register your interest here and we'll be in touch first with dates 👇

https://forms.gle/BLBzWT8d4EmWHC3i8

19/09/2026

Lily & Barney did their first novice test today and won the South Munster Summer Championship on 73% 🥇🏆

17/09/2026

Strange creatures!

16/09/2026

🐴 Conquest II & Billy Twomey: The Partnership That Helped Launch a Career 🇮🇪

Every successful showjumper has horses that leave a lasting mark on their career, and for Irish international rider Billy Twomey, Conquest II was one of the important names in his early years. 🏆

A Dutch-bred stallion, Conquest II partnered Twomey as the young Cork rider was establishing himself on the international circuit. At the time, Twomey was based in England and working as stable jockey to legendary British rider Michael Whitaker — an experience that helped shape the career that followed. 🇮🇪🇬🇧

By 1999, Twomey and Conquest II were already producing eye-catching results. At Millstreet that November, they finished third in the Irish Grand Prix, crossing the line just 0.31 seconds behind winner Robert Splaine and Coolcorran Cool Diamond. 🥉

Only weeks later came an even bigger breakthrough. At the World Cup fixture in Oviedo, Spain, the 22-year-old Twomey and Conquest II delivered the only double clear in a four-horse jump-off to secure victory. 🌟 It was an important result for a rider beginning to make his presence felt at senior international level.

The partnership continued to flourish in 2000. Records from British Showjumping show Conquest II and Twomey contributing to Irish Nations Cup victories at Modena, Lummen, Dublin and Spruce Meadows. 🇮🇪🏆 Contemporary reporting from Lummen described Conquest II jumping clear again in the second round as Ireland finished comfortably ahead of France.

Then came a particularly memorable moment on home soil. 💚

At the 2000 Dublin Horse Show, Twomey rode Conquest II to victory in the Kerrygold Classic, defeating Britain's Nick Skelton and Showtime. The result was reported at the time as Twomey's first senior international victory — a major milestone for the 23-year-old rider. 🥇

Twomey would go on to build an outstanding international career, representing Ireland at major championships and the London 2012 Olympic Games, while recording victories around the world. But partnerships such as the one with Conquest II helped build those foundations.

More than two decades later, the results tell a wonderful story: a talented young Irish rider, a hugely competitive stallion and a partnership capable of delivering on some of showjumping's biggest stages. 🐎✨🇮🇪

Conquest II wasn't simply another name on Billy Twomey's early ride list — he was part of the journey that helped announce Twomey on the international stage. ❤️🏆

13/09/2026

All ready for the Cork Kerry SJI show in Maryville. We’re proud to sponsor the 128 90cms.
Thanks to all the other sponsors - a great showing from local businesses!

08/09/2026

Throwback to 2012 with gold medalist Katie Taylor
Can you spot any other familiar Cork faces 👀👀🇮🇪🇮🇪