International showjumper Mikey Pender with his mother Annemarie’s horse Madgeslane Deise Vu bred by Deise Sporthorses – which passed Stage 1 at Cavan. \ Susan Finnerty

Matthew O’Meara, Toomevara with the Irish Draught Class 1 stallion Ardnacashel Monarch and owner Janice Reddy. \ Susan Finnerty

Gabriel Slattery Jnr’s Fuerty Welcome Lad, pictured with Michael Bailey, whose daughter Maeve bred the Class 1-approved stallion. \ Susan Finnerty

Liam and William Lynskey with Tommy Butler’s eye-catching Class 1 Irish Draught stallion Coolfin Gentleman. \ Susan Finnerty

Ashleigh Skillen, Ballypatrick Stables, at the inspections with her son Ted. \ Susan Finnerty