An equestrian centre in Ireland is looking to recruit the country's first full-time reining trainer.
 Franklin Levinson with a young rider during a clinic at the Bunnageddy Equestrian Centre. |
Reining, which is a Horse Sport Ireland discipline, is starting to take off in the country, according to James O'Malley, who owns the Bunnageddy Equestrian Centre in Strokestown, County Roscommon. The centre has hosted several western riding events promoted by Horse Sport Ireland and Failte Ireland.
"Once Franklin Levinson appeared and I saw the sparkle in those kids' wide eyes, I knew they loved it. I've never seen anything like it before," he said.
HSI has adopted all the rules of the USA's National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), in order to develop and support the sport in Ireland on a sound footing.
Bunnageddy is being assisted in the recruitment by Michigan trainer Linda Durocher, a keen supporter of the programme and whose ancestors hail from Ireland. "Once someone does a turnaround and a sliding stop, they will be hooked. This is so exciting for reining and Ireland," she said.
Bunnageddy's clients range from the novice to the advanced non-pro. It is currently undergoing major further development and expansion to facilitate the western and reining programme.
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