Irish Pony Jumping squad selected for European Championship
The Irish show jumping squad has been chosen for the FEI Jumping European Championships for Ponies in Le Mans.
Denis Flannelly has selected his squad of five, as well as a non-travelling reserve for the championships, which begins on July 28th.
Ireland’s Pony teams have been enjoyed spectacular success in recent years, having won European gold in 2022 and 2023, as well as coming home with a bronze medal last year.
The Irish squad selected for the FEI Jumping European Championships for Ponies, in alphabetical order, is:
- Charlie Flynn with HK Zena, owned by Susan Keane
- Ruben Foley with Wineport Q Junior, owned by Michael O’Sullivan
- Cian McMunn with Esperando SK, owned by Breda McMunn
- Lily Tunney with Fireman, owned by Gabriel Tunney
- Sam Widger with Western Ranger, owned by Joe McMahon
Non-travelling reserve: Kristin O’Sulllivan with Alonsa, owned by Caroline O’Sullivan
Horse Sport Ireland Youth High Performance Lead Consultant Flannelly said: “I’m really looking forward the championship with this fantatstic squad of athletes and their wonderful ponies.
“We’ve had a wonderful season in preparation for this championship in Le Mans, competing around Europe in the Nations Cup series, and I hope we can perform to the best of our ability and bring home a medal.”
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