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IRELAND WINS NATIONS CUP IN BRATISLAVA
10 Jun, 2023
The Irish Show Jumping Team have won the EEF Longines Nations Cup in Bratislava.
Photo Horse Sport Ireland Taylor Vard’s team of Harry Allen, Jason Foley, Comdt. Geoff Curran and Thomas Ryan jumped brilliantly in the purpose-built arena within a football stadium to top the podium.
On a thrilling evening under lights, Harry led the way for Ireland jumping double clear riding Quin Yu Pang’ Calculatus, with Foley matching his teammate on board Oscar V/H Hulstenhof, owned by Bruntwood Stables Bvba. It all came down to Ryan and Di Cantera van ter Hulst Z, owned by CKFD SA with Ireland needing one more clear round to seal the victory.
Coolness personified, Ryan was imperious on his mount, never touching a pole to take home the win for Ireland. Allen, Foley, Curran and Ryan were brilliant throughout, with five clear rounds from eight.
Austria and hosts Slovakia filled the podium, with both nations finishing on five faults, just one behind Ireland, who added no penalties in round two, having been on four at the halfway stage.
Photo Horse Sport Ireland Taylor Vard’s team of Harry Allen, Jason Foley, Comdt. Geoff Curran and Thomas Ryan jumped brilliantly in the purpose-built arena within a football stadium to top the podium.
On a thrilling evening under lights, Harry led the way for Ireland jumping double clear riding Quin Yu Pang’ Calculatus, with Foley matching his teammate on board Oscar V/H Hulstenhof, owned by Bruntwood Stables Bvba. It all came down to Ryan and Di Cantera van ter Hulst Z, owned by CKFD SA with Ireland needing one more clear round to seal the victory.
Coolness personified, Ryan was imperious on his mount, never touching a pole to take home the win for Ireland. Allen, Foley, Curran and Ryan were brilliant throughout, with five clear rounds from eight.
Austria and hosts Slovakia filled the podium, with both nations finishing on five faults, just one behind Ireland, who added no penalties in round two, having been on four at the halfway stage.