PONY club members are set to enjoy a wealth of hunting experience as they take part in the 2009 Hunting Exchange next week in Ireland, covering Waterford, Tipperary Country, Meath, West Meath and Louth.

Members were invited to apply for selection for the exchange and more than 20 applied for a place.

Those selected are Helen Addicott, 21 from the Tetcott and South Tetcott Hunt; Megan Bryant, 17 from Flint and Denbigh Hunt; Edward Dungait, 17 from Morpeth Hunt and Laura Sale, 19 from the North Hereford.

Hosted over 11 days by the Irish Pony Club, the trip will also be joined by four members from the United States Pony Clubs.

As well as sightseeing, riders will be able to go on kennel tours.