Ireland’s Michael McNally wins Horse Sport Ireland CCI4*S at Millstreet International Horse Trials

Michael McNally from Co Meath and The Irish Sport Horse Eclipto recorded an excellent win in this weekend’s Horse Sport Ireland CCI4*S, one of a host of competitions that took place at an action packed Millstreet International Horse Trials in Co Cork.

Michael McNally  and Eclipto – winners of the Horse Sport Ireland CCI4*S at Millstreet International Horse Trials (Photo: Bitmedia)

Lying in third place heading into the final Cross Country phase, McNally was the only rider to come home inside the time to finish on a final score of 28.3 to take victory. New Zealand’s Jonelle Price finished as runner-up with McClaren, while she also took third place with Faerie Dianimo. Cathal Daniels was next best of the Irish in fourth with LEB Lias Jewel (ISH).

Michael McNally is presented with the winners trophy by HSI CEO Joe Reynolds following the Horse Sport Ireland CCI4*S at Millstreet International Horse Trials (Photo: BitMedia)

In the Horse Sport Ireland CCI4*-L New Zealand’s Tim Price took victory with Falco, while Lucy Lata finished best of the Irish in fifth with DHI Broadway. Horse Sport Ireland also sponsored the CCI3*-L which was won Sweden’s Ludwig Svennerstal with Vivero. The Horse Sport Ireland CCI2*-L was won by Dutch rider  Rachel Rendle with Ballyvally Bay (ISH).

Full results from Millstreet International Horse Trials are available HERE

BREEDING

Eclipto (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Cavalier Carnival (ISH) out of Tawna Jane (ISH)[TIH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Jackson Gouling (Tipperary). Rider: Michael McNally (IRL).