Irish riders in World Championship action this weekend

Team Ireland Equestrian’s eventers travel to Le Lion d’Angers (FRA) this week, for the World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses. The Championships, for 6 and 7 year old horses, kick off on Thursday with the first of the dressage tests. Elsewhere on the eventing circuit, action takes place at Bicton (GBR), Elkton Maryland (USA) and Lexington Kentucky (USA).

In showjumping, Irish riders will fly the flag in the World Cup Qualifier at Helsinki (FIN), at Tryon North Carolina (USA), Del Mar California (USA), Vilamoura (POR), Harrisburg Pennsylvania (USA), Herning (DEN), Zwolle (NED), Kronenberg (NED), Chevenez (SUI), Lier (BEL), Calgary Stampede Park (CAN) and Michalowice (POL). In dressage, Ireland will be represented at Le Mans (FRA).

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).