This year’s edition of the Irish Show Jumping Awards Gala, hosted by the Showjumpers Club, will be held in support of the Jack Dodd Foundation.

International bidders have until the end of day Thursday December 13th to contact Andrea at JackDoddFoundation@gmail.com or andreadrakulic@gmail.com for bidding options. The auction will take place on Saturday December 15th and boasts some impressive lots – all thanks to the generosity of some great sponsors. 

Please note additional lots have been added since the first announcement.

Lot #1

Luxury competition hamper including a Dy’on Bridle, Equifit D-Teq boots, a bespoke Cavalor show rug, saddlecloth and fly hat, and a selection of the Cavalor Care range

Sponsored by Equillence Ltdand Claire Merick

Lot #2

Day’s hunting for two people with the Co. Limerick Foxhounds - two horses will be provided on the day

Sponsored by Cartown Sporthorses

Lot #3

Voucher from Belmont House Stud to the value of €700 to be used on a 2019 resident stallion

Sponsored by Belmont House Stud and Andrea Etter

Lot #4

50 customised nylon headcollars

Sponsored by Boleybawn Equestrian Supplies and Ronan Rothwell

Lot #5

Two vouchers for a trailer service from West Wood Trailers, each to the value of €500 (Valid at West Wood Naas)

Sponsored by West Wood Trailers, Naas and Alan Cole

Lot #6

CWD anatomic French noseband bridle with reins

Sponsored by Equijump Ltd. and Reece St. John

Lot #7

One week training with Cameron Hanley at his base in Germany (riders may bring 2 horses)

Sponsored by Cameron Hanley

Lot #8

One week training with Marlon Zanotelli at his base in Belgium (riders may bring 2 horses)

Sponsored by Augustsson-Zanotelli

Lot #9

Two night weekend getaway for two at 4* Mount Falcon Castle. The weekend includes: Breakfast daily, dinner on one evening, and a choice of either a spa treatment, clay pigeon shooting, falconry or salmon fishing (only available during the season between April and September) for each guest

Sponsored by Mount Falcon Castle

Lot #10

One week training with Alex Duffy at his base in Switzerland (riders may bring 2 horses)

Sponsored by Alex Duffy

Lot #11

Two week training with USA Nations Cup rider Denise Wilson at her base in The Netherlands

Sponsored by DenBlue

Lot #12

Two entries to the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET III) 2019

Sponsored by MET and Ashford Farm

Lot #13

Signed framed photo of Tiger Roll winning the 2018 Grand National signed by jockey and trainer

Lot #14

Hosting of a two day clinic with Antonis Petris, trainer to Luciana Diniz (max 15 horses)

Sponsored by Antonis Petris and APEquest

Lot #15

One tonne of Red Mill’s Horse Care 10

Sponsored by Conolly’s RED MILLS

Lot #16

One full horse and rider membership to ShowJumping Ireland

Sponsored by ShowJumping Ireland

Lot #17

Entry for one horse to the 2019 U25 Hickstead Derby Meet including a members pass providing parking and bar access. Paid ferry costs and stabling for additional horses also available

Sponsored by Michael Duffy and the Hickstead Derby Show

Lot #18

One weeks training with Cian O’Connor in either Ireland or Germany, including accommodation for both horse and rider (riders may bring 2 horses)

Sponsored by Karlswood Stables

Lot #19

Tour of the Irish Army Equitation School for six people, including lunch in the officers’ mess

Sponsored by the Irish Army Equitation School

Lot #20

Entry for two horses at any CSI** show held at Sentower Park throughout 2019

Sponsored by Sentower Park

Lot #21

Commissioned portrait painting by Internationally renowned artist John Fitzgerald, artist-in-residence at the Curragh Racecourse and one of the leading Equine, Sporting and Portrait artists. John’s portfolio includes the infamous Shergar, Lester Piggott’s and A.P McCoy’s portrait at the Cheltenham Festival in 2015, and much more. (Value €3000 — €20,000)

Sponsored by: John Fitzgerald, Equine, Sporting and Portrait Artist

Lot #22

One week training with World Champion and Olympian, Jos Lansink at his base in Belgium (riders may bring 2 horses)

Sponsored by Jos Lansink

Lot #23

Morning on the gallops (including breakfast for 6 people) with Jessica Harrington

Sponsored by the Harrington family

Lot #24

Straws valid for one breeding to legendary stallion Touchdown (minimum bid €800)

Sponsored by James Kernan 

For further information on any of the offered lots, telephone bidding enquiries, or to submit a maximum bid on a specific lot, please contact Andrea at JackDoddFoundation@gmail.com or andreadrakulic@gmail.com prior to end of day December 12th 2018. 

Our objective, as the Jack Dodd Foundation, is to create an international community for riders and their families, providing them with support and access to all the tools they need to thrive — both as athletes and as individuals .

By taking a multi-level approach, we hope to tackle several problem areas and ensure that all riders have equal access to tools and information and are supported in growing both as people and athletes. In providing riders with an identity in and outside of sport, we hope togive them the necessary skills to support long term growth.

In order to reach these goals, we will be taking three approaches:

1. The development of an online platform and database in order to encourage riders to form a wide network amongst their peers and professionals from various supporting industries.
2. The growth of a fund which will support injured riders and their families in times of need.
3. Ongoing annual support of several charities who were integral to Jack’s own battle: 

• The Brain battle fund
• The Showjumper’s Club, Injured riders fund
• The Irish Kidney Foundation