World Cup Qualifier action in Abu Dhabi this weekend

Abu Dhabi (UAE) hosts the FEI World Cup Qualifier this weekend, with the Grand Prix taking place on Saturday at 10.00 GMT. Team Ireland Equestrian will be represented in the 3 star classes by Marion Hughes and Michael Pender. At the same show, Kilkenny’s Marion Hughes competes in the young horse classes with Z Seven Canya Dance (ISH), who took bronze in the 5 Year Old World Championships at Lanaken 2016 with Michael Pender. Pender also competes in the young horse classes at Abu Dhabi with Z Seven Caretina (ISH), who he piloted into silver medal position in the same Championships last September.

All Irish international entries for this week’s shows are now available to view by clicking on the individual shows under ‘FEI Entries & Results’. Live links to results from this week’s shows are also available. Follow your Team Ireland Equestrian riders on the HSI website, Facebook (Team Ireland Equestrian) and Twitter (@TeamIRLEq).