The follow combinations will represent Ireland at the FEI World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses which will take place in Le Lion d'Angers, France from 20th to 23th October

CCI* 6 yo class:

• Luke Drea/Gorsehill Pearl (ISH)
• Sarah Ennis/Westwinds Hercules (ISH)
• Austin O'Connor/Kilpatrick Knight (ISH)

CCI** 7 yo class:

• Declan Cullen/The Irish Scot (ISH)
• Sarah Ennis/Stellor Rebound (ISH)
• Mark Kyle/Zimbay
• Louise Lyons/Ballinasillogue Cavalier (ISH)
• Brian Morrison/Fenyas Elegance (ISH)
• Joseph Murphy/DHI Topstory
• Joseph Murphy/Herbst Golden Eclipse (ISH)
• Austin O'Connor/Balham Houdini (ISH)
• Micheal O'Toole/Greenfort Endeavour (ISH)
• Steven Smith/Good Lux Jack (ISH)
• Sam Watson/Horseware Bowman (ISH)

For more information see www.mondialdulion.com

The International Eventing Forum is delighted to announce the panel of presenters for their Olympic Year Forum 2012 on Mon 6th February 2012 which is once again aimed at all riders, owners, trainers and supporters interested in the sport of Eventing and will be chaired by Eric Smiley FBHS - coach to the Belgian Olympic Team.

Panel of Speakers:

• Chris Bartle FBHS - Coach to the German Olympic Team
• Laurent Bousquet - Chef d'Equipe of the French Olympic Team
• Louis Alvarez Cervera - Show Jumping coach to the New Zealand Olympic Team
• David O'Connor - Coach to the Canadian Olympic Team

There will be an opportunity to hear the very latest information from the FEI Veterinary Committee and from the FEI Eventing Commitee

For further information and booking form Download Attached

Training Schedule for riders travelling to Le Lion d'Angers Wed 12th October @ Coilog EC  with Heike Holstein & Ian Fearon. Download Attached. 

Vet Check with Will Lalor between 12.00 and 2.00pm 

Jumping in the grass arena. Dressage in the maple arena 

Click Here for an update on the timeline for Le Lion d'Angers selection, selection criteria, eligibility for funding etc.

Riders who are interested in being considered for selection for Le Lions d’Angers, 20th – 23rd Oct 2011, should complete the expression of interest form Attached and return F.A.O Louise Donnelly on Email: ldonnelly@horsesportireland.ie or Fax: 045 850 850 before 5pm on Wednesday 8th June.

It is hoped to provide some training opportunities for combinations in contention for Le Lion d’Angers. A document outlining the selection criteria will be made available shortly.

Please read the FEI minimum eligibility requirements for Le Lion d’Angers Attached

Bluegrass Horse Feeds are the official feed consultants for HSI. Declan Cullen from Bluegrass is available for consultation if any riders on the senior squad would like to contact him regarding a feeding programme for their horses. Tel: 048 3754 8276 Email: declan@bluegrasshorsefeed.com

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• Aoife Clark – Master Crusoe & Vaguely North
• Capt. Geoff Curran. The Jump Jet.
• Jayne Doherty – The Only One & Ravenstar
• Ciaran Glynn – Don’t Tell Punch & Killossery Kruisita
• Mark Kyle – Step in Time & Nitetime Cavalier
• Louise Lyons – Murphy’s Miracle
• Joseph Murphy – Electric Cruise
• Jim Newsam – Magennis
• Elizabeth Power – Kilpatrick River & Doonaveeragh O One
• Camilla Speirs – Portersize Just a Jiff
• Sam Watson – Horseware Bushman
  

• Tuesday 29th March at Quainton Stud (UK) with Ian Fearon (SJ) and Ferdi Eilberg (dressage) 
• Wednesday 13th April @ The Army Equitation School with Ian Fearon (SJ) and David Lee & Jean Mitchell (dressage)