The Dublin Horse Show has something for everyone.

With an array of national & international show jumping competitions and world class equestrian

entertainment, great shopping, delicious food, music & fantastic daily entertainment. Kids will stay

entertained at the ever popular Kids’ Zone and the style lovers can soak up the fashion & atmosphere

at festival favourite; Ladies’ Day. Experience the best Ireland has to offer at the RDS National Craft

Awards Exhibitions.

“We really are excited to have the opportunity to showcase our products and expertise to the best

riders and trainers in the world,” said John Ormonde, Director of John Ormonde Wexford Sand

Limited. “This is where the best will be coming to compete. It’s a perfect fit for our company”

For over 15 years, JOWS has been at the forefront of footing technology, installing arenas and tracks

around Ireland and the U.K. From the racing gallops at Jessica Harrington Racing to the training

facilities at Michael Ryan eventing, JOWS, dust-free, waterless footing has provided premier

surfaces to equestrian athletes of all disciplines.

“Attending the RDS Horse Show has become a yearly event for our staff,” said Ormonde, “and we are

very pleased to make ourselves available for consultation on not just footing, but arena construction,

watering systems and arena maintenance issues. You can find us in the exhibitor area. We work with

a great deal of upper level riders who compete on the world stage. Oliver Murphy, Paul Nolan, Jim

McCartan, to name a few. Our footing was developed for the equine athlete because at the end of the

day, our client really is the horse.”

For more information about John Ormonde Wexford Sand Ltd., their products and services, please

contact John Ormonde at 087-992- 0494.  Come visit us at stand IC2 at the Intercontinental Plaza.

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The Dublin Horse Show has something for everyone.

With an array of national & international show jumping competitions and world class equestrian

entertainment, great shopping, delicious food, music & fantastic daily entertainment. Kids will stay

entertained at the ever popular Kids’ Zone and the style lovers can soak up the fashion & atmosphere

at festival favourite; Ladies’ Day. Experience the best Ireland has to offer at the RDS National Craft

Awards Exhibitions.

“We really are excited to have the opportunity to showcase our products and expertise to the best

riders and trainers in the world,” said John Ormonde, Director of John Ormonde Wexford Sand

Limited. “This is where the best will be coming to compete. It’s a perfect fit for our company”

For over 15 years, JOWS has been at the forefront of footing technology, installing arenas and tracks

around Ireland and the U.K. From the racing gallops at Jessica Harrington Racing to the training

facilities at Michael Ryan eventing, JOWS, dust-free, waterless footing has provided premier

surfaces to equestrian athletes of all disciplines.

“Attending the RDS Horse Show has become a yearly event for our staff,” said Ormonde, “and we are

very pleased to make ourselves available for consultation on not just footing, but arena construction,

watering systems and arena maintenance issues. You can find us in the exhibitor area. We work with

a great deal of upper level riders who compete on the world stage. Oliver Murphy, Paul Nolan, Jim

McCartan, to name a few. Our footing was developed for the equine athlete because at the end of the

day, our client really is the horse.”

For more information about John Ormonde Wexford Sand Ltd., their products and services, please

contact John Ormonde at 087-992- 0494.  Come visit us at stand IC2 at the Intercontinental Plaza.

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Geo textile carpet fibres and recycled fibres make up the new age of footing. Fibres have

been used for many years in footing and turf to help strengthen and stabilize the footing.

However, after many years of trial and error with different types and applications of fibre, the

final years of real research and development have us on the forefront.

Since there are many different types and sources of fibre, we have found that at times often

a blend works best. Jessica Harrington Racing has had great success with their inoor arena,

again this year the footing received rave reviews, from riders, trainers and the course

designer.

Quality fibre blends can be used as an amendment to improve cushion and stability in

existing footing. This is best achieved by using the correct sand, which should be angular in

shape and extremely fine in texture. It is also important to recognize that the type of blend

used and the installation of the blend are integral for achieving the best results. Geo textile

and strand fibres cut at the correct length and size have proven to help most any footing;

when blended into the sand, the fibre creates a consistent and forgiving surface. The Geo

textile fibres can be mixed with high quality Wexford Sand to create a custom surface. Silica

Sand and fibre have proven to be popular in the horse show world. However, too many of a

certain type of fibre will create a footing that is very firm without any give; there is a fine line

for these blends.

Fibres help to rejuvenate and stabilize an old footing, which will then add life to the footing

instead of having to replace the footing. Adding fibres to existing footing creates cushion

without depth, which is the biggest bonus that fibres provide.

It is also important to note that when producing new footing, sand and fibre alone will not

make a quality footing; however, the proper blend engineered to the discipline of the user will

create a footing that has tremendous traction, stability and cushion while having very good

durability and low maintenance.

Fibres are an additive; they will help extend the life of an older arena by not needing to add

additional sand causing more depth, therefore fibres are a great additive, with additive being

the correct word of choice. Fibres are not a footing; they are an additive that when used and

installed correctly can help create a very good footing. We can improve your old footing or

create a new footing that will last for many years.

John Ormonde of John Ormonde Wexford Sand Ltd, has been using fibres for the last 15

years in many of his footing blends. The footing industry has followed many trends some

better than others. At the moment, adding fibre is one of the best cost-effective additives on

the market and is proving to be an excellent trend. John Ormonde Wexford Sand Ltd has

many cost-effective ways to improve your arena. Obviously, our most popular dust-free

footing Equitech is also one of our best footings, offering excellent traction, stability, cushion

and longevity. Now over ten years old, this footing blend has been improved upon

tremendously due to all our research and development.

John Ormonde Wexford Sand Ltd offers many different types of footing from completely

dust free to some of the best sand and fibre blends. Please feel free to contact us here for

more information.