Ireland’s underage show jumping riders enjoyed considerable success in Europe on Friday, rounded off by a night time victory in Sweden for Sofie Slattery and Harold McGahern. The pair, who are both based in Belgium, were competing in the Under 25s’ two-round team competition in which they faced representatives from eight other nations. The Irish duo completed on a total of five faults with Sweden finishing second (12), just ahead of France (13). They completed on a two-round total of eight faults as France finished second on 12 with Sweden placing third on 13. In eventing, there are two Irish riders competing in the CCL5*-L competition in Luhmühlen, Germany where the lead overnight was held by Japan’s Kazuma Tomoto riding Brookpark Vikenti (25.2 penalties).

Source: The Irish Times June 15, 2019 10:41 UTC