Ireland eyes up medals with showjumping World Championships team
The Irish team has been revealed for the showjumping World Championships in Herning, Denmark (6-14 August).
The five combinations and reserve chosen by Ireland’s chef d’equipe Michael Blake are:
Bertam Allen with 10-year-old gelding Pacino Amiro
Owner: Aiden McGrory
Breeder: Simon Scott
Breeding: by Pacino, out of a NC Amiro mare
Cian O’Connor with 14-year-old gelding C Vier 2
Owner: Susan Magnier
Breeder: W Wolters
Breeding: by Cardento 933, out of a Concorde mare
Daniel Coyle with 12-year-old mare Legacy
Owner: Daniel and Ariel Grange
Breeder: Romain Rotty
Breeding: by Chippendale Z, out of a Bon Ami mare
Darragh Kenny with 15-year-old stallion VDL Cartello
Owner: Heathman Farm LLC
Breeder: Witt Pferdezucht
Breeding: by Cartani 4, out of a mare by Lord
Denis Lynch with 13-year-old gelding Brooklyn Heights
Owner: Molly Ohrstrom
Breeder: Eric Polfliet
Breeding: By Nabab De Reve, out of a For Pleasure mare
Trevor Breen and Highland President have been selected as the non-travelling reserves.
Michael said he had selected a “vastly experienced” team, and although Denis and Brooklyn Heights and Cian and C Vier 2 are relatively new partnerships, both combinations have been performing well.
“I believe we can get a great result at the showjumping World Championships; I think we’ll certainly be in contention to win a medal,” he said. “We have been building towards this and have had four Nation Cup wins this year. It has been a very good year so far and I’m looking forward to the team going out there and performing well.
“I must also thank our owners, for providing these wonderful horses to Team Ireland and giving us the opportunity to compete for medals at such a high level.”
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