Horse Sport Ireland Youth Eventing High Performance Eventing Manager Debbie Byrne has selected the Junior and Young rider eventing squads to compete at the European Championships taking place in Segerso (SWE) 26th – 30th August.
Byrne said: “I’m delighted to announce my squads for the Junior and Young Rider championships in Sweden at the end of the month.
“It’s an exciting time for youth eventers having medalled at Under-25 & pony levels already and I have depth and experience on both squads. I am confident with our ability to perform at the highest level and be successful.
“I want to thank the parents, owners, coaches and sponsors for getting us to this stage as your support is crucial for the development of our young athletes.”
Young Rider Squad:
• Ben Connors – Zuperlative – direct reserve OLS King Aragon (ISH)
• Oleana Cowan – RCA Royal Mist
• Jasper Kelly – Agatha Raisin (ISH)
• Amelia McCarthy – Finsceal Endeavour (ISH)
• Anna Nangle – Stroke of Genius (ISH)
• Ciara O’Connor – Ashwood Iron Lady (ISH)
Young Rider Reserves:
• Lucy McDowell – Glenvine Codename R (ISH)
Molly O’Connor – Stillbrook Aoife (ISH)
Junior Squad:
• Izzy Barrett – Oakfield Cooley (ISH)
• Maeve Deverell -Annaharvey Dunowen (ISH)
• Katie Gibbons – Milchem Free Spirit (ISH)
• Zara McCarthy – Romans Special Envoy (ISH)
• Niamh Verkade – Duniro (ISH)
• Carla Williamson – Powers (ISH)
Junior Reserves:
• David Nyhan – Coolafancy (ISH)
• Phonsie Wardell – Oxview Jasper (CP)
Breeding: OLS King Aragon (ISH) 2011 Bay Gelding. By Samgemjee (ISH) out of Just Beauty Queen bred by Kieran Connors. Owner: Kieran Connors & Michelle Nelson. Ridden by Ben Connors
Agatha Raisin (ISH) 2016 Bay Mare. By OBOS Quality 004, out of Ballyquirke Brigade (ISH) bred by Mary Carter. Owner: Lucy Kelly. Ridden by Jasper Kelly
Finsceal Endeavour (ISH) 2015 Bay Mare. By Metropole out of Keelnacally Carnival Puiss bred by Gerald Moynan. Owner Zazel McCarthy. Ridden by Amelia McCarthy
Stroke of Genius (ISH) 2010 Bay Gelding. By Jacks Delight out of Balrath Evening Edition bred by Matthew Rogers. Owner Fiona Nangle. Ridden by Anna Nangle
Ashwood Iron Lady (ISH) 2017 Bay Mare. By Iron Man Van De Padenborre out of Pikeur bred by Sharon O’Connor. Owner Sharon O’Connor. Ridden by Ciara O’Connor
Stillbrook Aoife (ISH) 2016 Grey Mare. By Watermill Swatch out of Stillbrook Katie bred by David Wallis. Owner Paul O’Connor. Ridden by Molly O’Connor
Glenvine Codename R (ISH) 2015 Bay Mare. By BMC Tolan R out of Golden Maggie bred by Antoinette & Patrick Mulligan. Ridden by Lucy McDowell
Oakfield Cooley (ISH) 2016 Bay Gelding by Luidam out of Ballinteskin Cult bred by Peter O’Toole. Owner Kate Barrett. Ridden by Izzy Barrett.
Annaharvey Dunowen (ISH) 2013 Dun Gelding. By Radolin out of Who Dun It bred by Henry Deverrll. Owner Sam Deverell. Ridden by Maeve Deverell
Milchem Free Spirit (ISH) 2012 Chestnut Mare. By Contra A out of Milchem Clover bred by Ralph Conroy. Owner: Marie Dunn. Ridden by Katie Gibbons
Romans Special Envoy (ISH) 2016 Dun Gelding. By Sligo Candy Boy out of Fifi Flowerpot bred by Kirsten McCarthy. Owner Tom McCarthy. Ridden by Zara McCarthy.
Duniro (ISH) 2013 Dun Gelding by Abbeyfield Comet out of Woodvill Girl bred by William Stephenson. Owner Mary Horgan. Ridden by Niamh Verkade
Powers (ISH) 2018 Bay Gelding. By Colandro out of Wannadou bred by Eileen Duggan & Brendan Hearty. Owner Janet Williamson. Ridden by Carla Williamson.
Coolafancy (ISH) 2015 Grey Gelding by Harlequin Du Carel out of Bonnie Puissance bred by Michael Byrne. Owner: Deirdre Casey Nyhan. Ridden by David Nyhan