Irish squad for Sopot, Polish Nations Cup announced

Irish squad for Sopot, Polish Nations Cup announced

Horse Sport Ireland’s show jumping manager Robert Splaine today (Monday) confirmed his selections for the upcoming Furusiyya FEI World Cup 5 Star show in Sopot, Poland.

The show at Hippodrome Sopot, will be the first time in history, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) granted Poland a 5-Star event. The Nations Cup competition will take place on Friday June 10th at 13.00 GMT.

The Irish squad in alphabetical order is:

Shane Breen

Alexander Butler

Jonathan Gordon

Cameron Hanley

Darragh Kenny

Speaking about the Nations Cup, Robert Splaine said; “Sopot will be extremely competitive with no less than 15 nations due to line out next Friday. Jonathan Gordon will make his first appearance on a Senior Nations  Cup squad  of five riders and the team of four will be decided before next Friday. “

ENDS