Michael Blake has chosen Darragh Kenny (Co. Offaly), with VDL Cartello, to replace Bertram Allen and Pacino Amiro (ISH) as Team Ireland’s new show jumping P Alternate combination at the Paris Olympics. Allen and Pacino Amiro (ISH) were yesterday unfortunately ruled out of the upcoming Games after the Ballywater Stud-owned Irish Sport Horse suffered a setback in his preparations. He has a small injury which, while not serious, is enough to mean he would not be ready to compete in Paris should he have been required. It is very unfortunate for Allen, the horse, and his owners, particularly given the timing of the injury and its proximity to the Games, with the show jumping team qualifier taking place at the Château de Versailles on August 1st. Team Ireland Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe Michael Blake said: “It’s obviously so disappointing for Bertram, Pacino Amiro’s owners Ballywalter Stud and everyone who looks […]
