Underage European Showjumping Championships begin

The European Showjumping Championships for Young Riders, Juniors and Children On Horses kick off today (Monday 10th August 2015) at Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Trot ups for all three age categories and the official opening ceremony will be held today, with jumping action starting on Tuesday. Chef d’Equipe, Comdt. John Ledingham, said: “I am looking forward to this year’s Championships. We have very promising teams competing this year and I wish them the best of luck at Wiener Neustadt.”

The riders that will represent Team Ireland Equestrian at the European Championships are listed below.

Children On Horses (Under 14):

• Lee Carey with Mt Cruise (ISH)(TIH)
• Isabel Fitzpatrick with Ulster
• Jennifer Kuehnle with Chaitanya 2
• Jack Ryan with Cavalier Teaca (ISH)

Juniors (Under 18):

• Philip Carey with Belle Rock (ISH)
• Anna Carway with Ajaccio
• Susan Fitzpatrick with Cavalino
• Cormac Hanley with Caracter
• Lucinda Roche with WCE Falco (ISH)

Young Riders (Under 21):

• Michael Duffy with Miss Untouchable
• Michael G Duffy with Felix XXVIII
• Jonathan Gordon with Fellini 131
• Eoin McMahon with Prophan
• Sofie Slattery with Valentine Du Bois Pinchet