The Irish Show Jumping team have claimed a stunning victory in today’s Longines FEI Nations Cup of Britain at Hickstead, with the result moving Ireland up to third place on the league table and in the process are guaranteed a place in the 2018 Nations Cup World Final in Barcelona. The heavy rain which lasted for almost the entire afternoon only added to the drama, as Ireland and the home team from Britain played out a thrilling battle, with a jump-off eventually needed to separate the top two teams. Ireland were level with Britain at the halfway stage on eight faults apiece. Tipperary’s Trevor Breen looked to be heading for a clear round with Bombay when first to jump, before the last fence fell to leave them with four faults. Kilkenny’s Richie Moloney jumped a perfect clear with Freestyle De Muze, while Galway’s Michael Duffy (EFS Top Contender) and Waterford’s […]
