Thursday, August 15, 2013

Irish Riders Excel in the Talbot Hotel Group speed Derby


The Talbot Hotel Group comprising Stillorgan Park Hotel, Talbot Wexford & Talbot Carlow was proud sponsor of the Speed Derby International Competition which took place at the 2013 Dublin Horse Show. This prestigious event was won by French speed specialist Roger Yves Bost on Castle Forbes Vivaldo van Het.  However the Irish riders featured prominently in the remainder of the placings, with seven Irish riders finishing in the top eight. Promising young Wexford rider Bertram Allen finished third in the placings narrowly missing out on what would have been a very popular win.

Roger Yves Bost & Castle Forbes Vivaldo van Het International Speed Derby Winner.jpg Philip Gavin MD, Talbot Hotel  group with Daragh O'Neill Stillorgan Park Hotel and Fonsie Mealy Dublin Horse Show
Pictured: Philip Gavin & Daragh O'Neill & Fonsie Mealy with Castle Forbes Vivaldo van Het & Roger Yves Bost - winner of the Talbot Hotel Group Speed Derby.

A wonderful ‘Ladies Day’ was had by all attending at the Dublin venue where the sun came out to shine on the ladies of Ireland. The Talbot Hotel Group used their annual partnership with the RDS to host their client appreciation day while also contributing valued support the equestrian industry.

The Discover Ireland Dublin  Horse Show is one of the world’s largest international show jumping events in the world and this year, the show has been even bigger and better than ever before. Not only is the Horse Show a top international equestrian event it is also a wonderful day out with kids’ entertainment, live music every day, champagne bars, great food, trade stands from all over the world and don’t forget the style of Blossom Hill Ladies’ day on August 8th.

Book your 2014 Horse Show Accommodation now to avoid disappointment. Call 01 200 1800