The Horse Sport Ireland Eventing Young Rider squad has been selected for the FEI Eventing European Championships in Strzegom next month.
Dag Albert has chosen a typically strong squad for the championships as Ireland bid for a return to the podium, having last won medals in 2023 when the team landed the silver medal, with Alannah Kelly winning bronze in the individual competition.
The Horse Sport Ireland Young Rider squad for the upcoming FEI Eventing European Championships in Strzegom, Poland, in alphabetical order, is as follows:
- Ben Connors – OLS King Aragon (ISH), owned by Kieran Connors and Michelle Nelson
- Oleana Cowan – RCA Royal Mist, owned by Amaya Cowan
- Godfrey Gibbons – Kilroe Lego Land (ISH), owned Maurice Coleman by OR Kilnamac Kasu (ISH), owned by Marie Dunne
- Amelia McCarthy – Finsceal Endeavour (ISH), owned by Zazel McCarthy
- Tom Nestor – Cooley Diamond Dancer (ISH), owned by David Nestor
- Momo Sheehy – TMX Herby, owned by Morgan Sheehy OR HHS Noble Call (ISH), owned Morgan Sheehy
Reserves (non-travelling) in alphabetical order:
- Keeva Johnson – Cornasaus Lad (ISH), owned by Keeva Johnson
- Keelin McCarthy – Romans Mr. Kane, owned by Tom McCarthy
- Jack O’Haire – Jamaica Rose (ISH), owned by Penelope Guinness
Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Eventing Manager Albert said: “I’m very pleased to confirm the selection of the Young Rider team who will represent Ireland at the upcoming European Championships in Strzegom.
“There is great talent across the squad this season, which makes it all the more exciting. I’m confident the team chosen is well equipped for the challenges that lie ahead at the championships.
“This is all made possible by the incredible support from the riders’ families and owners, coach Gerald Bloomer, team vet JP King, and Horse Sport Ireland administrator Aileen Cartwright.
“We are also incredibly grateful to our sponsors, whose continued support is sincerely appreciated.”
The Irish Youth High Performance Programme is exclusively funded by Horse Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland
Bucas – official supplier to Horse Sport Ireland’s High Performance programme
The Horse Sport Ireland Youth High Performance programmes are kindly sponsored by Equieire, TRM Nutrition, Berney Bros, Dubarry and PC Racewear
