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Flowerhill Equestrian Centre was purchased in 1929 by Oliver Walsh's grandfather - John 'Thresher' Walsh. He was so called because of the Threshing machines he hired and sold. John farmed and bred Irish Sport Horses, which were used in farming until the middle of the last century when tractor use became feasible and more practical. Oliver continues the family interest in the breeding of the Irish Sport Horse. He travels both to Europe and America forging links with Equestrian based people and organisations. As a direct result of this lineage and wide experience, Oliver is a senior advisor to regional tourist boards and committees. He is widely acknowledged as an Equestrian Ambassador of Ireland. Oliver hosted the Irish tourist board desk in Sweden at Bord Failtes invitation, a position he was well equipped for through his agro tourist and Equestrian business experience. He is involved at local level in hunts, tourism, breeding and training. Currently Oliver is Hunts man of the County Roscommon Hounds. Some of the groups with which Oliver is associated are Association of Irish Riding Establishments A.I.R.E. Association of Irish Riding Clubs A.I.R.C. Irish Horse Board Show jumping Association of Ireland S.J.A.I. Equestrian Holidays Ireland E.H.I. Western Region of Horse Trials Association Ireland West Tourism Integrated Rural Development Portumna Field Sports Ireland Association Safety Statement with Universal Safety Associates. Oliver sets his standards high and his list of achievements are many. To name but a few, Present Chairman of East Galway Horse Breeders Club Present Huntsman of the Co. Roscommon Foxhounds Present committee member of Portumna and District Tourism Company Past vice-Chairman of Co. Galway Macra na Feirme Organising and hosting 2 all Ireland pony club cross country championships at Flowerhill. Organising and hosting several triathlon competitions for Irish Field and Country Sports Association. Hosting one day horse trial events at Flowerhill (IHTS) Organising and hosting hunter trials at Flowerhill cross country course. Hosting auto crosse rallies in conjunction with Galway motor club at Flowerhill. Organising numerous cross country charity fund raising events in East Galway Concept, organising and hosting of Ireland only ever midnight hunt on a full moon at Flowerhill for 44 horses. Televised by RTE and extensive UK media coverage. In todays world we must be well equipped to deal with all facets of the life we choose to live and with this in mind Oliver educated himself and received Certificate in horse business planning and marketing (Teagasc) Certificate in Farm Management Certificate in Equestrian Instruction. |
