Trainers to open yards to visitors again this year Horse Racing Ireland Ownership has teamed up with leading racehorse trainers around the country to offer racing fans and those interested in racehorse ownership, a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes and experience a working training yard. The trainer open mornings will run nationwide from May to September and are free to attend. Last year 17 trainers hosted open mornings with over 3000 people visiting yards around the country. So far, 19 trainers from 11 different counties from Cork to Tyrone have signed up to host open mornings for 2023. Those who wish to attend are asked to register their interest in advance, on www.racehorseownership.ie/openmorning The open mornings will include a tour of their chosen yard and its facilities, watch the racehorses on the gallop, and meet with the trainer and their team. Visitors will be welcomed to yards the length and breath of the country and can visit trainers such as Gordon Elliott, Shark Hanlon, Edward O’Grady, Tracey Collins and Michael Halford, Andy Oliver, Ross O’Sullivan to name a few. Open mornings kick start in May with three trainers, starting with Charles Byrnes, Rathkeale, County Limerick on May 6 followed by Jack Davison in Dunboyne, County Meath on May 13 and Michael Grassick on the Curragh in County Kildare on May 27. For a full list of participating trainers and to register visit www.racehorseownership.ie/openmorning Amber O’Grady, HRI Ownership Manager, commented: “We are looking forward to welcoming owners and racing fans to yards across the country over the coming months. We were delighted with the success of the 2022 open mornings. "The post event survey saw 78% of visitors saying they were interested in ownership and 56% of trainers signed a new owner off the back of an open morning. "It is a wonderful opportunity for trainers to showcase their facilities and horses. It also gives the public a chance to meet trainers in a relaxed environment and get all the information they need before committing to ownership.’’
