GMMF QR BURSARY

In fond memory of George Mernagh and seeking to help attract and retain Qualified Riders, the George Mernagh Memorial Fund Qualified Rider Bursary is now available.

What does the bursary involve?

• Once newly licenced Qualified Riders have obtained their Category A1/A3 licence, they are eligible to apply for the George Mernagh Memorial Fund Bursary through the application form below.
• The €600 restricted bursary will be granted at the discretion of Equuip to suitable and eligible applicants. It will contribute towards the cost of race riding equipment once the relevant application forms are returned.
• The bursary will be administrated by Equuip, Horse Racing Ireland's education, training, and people welfare department. For more information on the George Mernagh Memorial Fund Qualified Riders Bursary, please email Aine O’Connor: aoconnor@hri.ie.
• Terms and conditions apply.

The George Mernagh Memorial Fund Limited was established in memory of the late George Mernagh who had a lifetime involvement in equestrian sports. The GMMF supports participation, education, and development in all aspects of equine sport. George Mernagh began his career in horse racing as a Qualified Rider where he rode 27 winners in point-to-points between 1978 and 1984 before embarking on a successful career as a professional jockey. Following this George joined Tattersalls Ireland and by 2007 assumed the role of Managing Director. Many industry leaders have followed a similar path via the qualified rider route and the fund will seek to ensure that there are many more to come.