Sponsorship

Team Orchard Equestrian Talented Show Jumpers Secure Sponsorship Orchard Equestrian is pleased to announce its sponsorship of three of Ireland’s best-known show jumpers - Marie Burke, Joan Greene and Sheila White. The talented sisters, who are all based in the Limerick/ Clare region of the country, have completed a new sponsorship deal with Co. Clare based company Orchard Equestrian. Orchard Equestrian is an Irish-owned company specializing in the supply of Equine Healthcare products such as Equine Supplements, Wormers, First Aid, Grooming and Tack Room consumables. Professional Products used by Professional Riders is the sentiment echoed by the three riders. “We are pleased to be promoting a range of products that have been proven to enhance the performance, health and well being of our horses.” – Marie, Joan and Sheila. While the deal will, not doubt, provide much-needed support for the riders, the company has managed to get three of Ireland’s top professionals in one deal. Marie has represented Ireland successfully on Nations Cup teams over the past two seasons; Joan is a former National Speed Champion and a major player on the National Grand Prix circuit, while Sheila is also a Grand Prix winner. Marie's success this year (2006) has been outstanding, having been on the winning Irish Nations cup Team in Belgium in June as well as been on the Irish Nations Cup Team that finished second in Lisbon earlier in the month. Her individual successes this year include been third in the Grand Prix in Madrid as well as finishing second in the 1.60M Audi Grand Prix in Lisbon. Her most recent achievment is been placed third in the 120,000 Euro Grand Prix at the RDS in Dublin finishing her two rounds with only a single time fault.                                                                   Joan Green                                     Marie Burke                                     Sheila White                                                                                                                                                     Up and coming young rider - Naiomh O'Gorman