Following the qualification of an eventing team at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (France), Horse Sport Ireland’s Eventing Team Manager Nick Turner has recommended that the following combinations be nominated by Horse Sport Ireland to represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

“This has been a very difficult decision to make as there have been an impressive number of combinations who have produced some fantastic results to date,” said Turner. “We will be fielding a very competitive squad in Rio. I would like to thank all of the owners that made their horses available for selection. We will be working hard over the next 57 days in the lead up to the summer Olympic Games in Rio to contend for a podium finish.”

The Team:

Clare Abbott with Europrince, a 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Lougheries Quiet Man—Miss Tullydraw), bred and owned by Cormac McKay.

Jonty Evans with Cooley Rorke’s Drift, a 10-year-old gelding (Courage II—Doon-A-Ree-Lass, Rachelle Comet), bred by William McCarrison and owned by Fiona Elliot and the rider.

Mark Kyle with Jemilla, a 10-year-old British-bred Sport Horse mare (Mill Law—Jessica XIX, Louella Moschallah), bred and owned by Shelagh and Richard Morley.

Padraig McCarthy with Simon Porloe, a 16-year-old Polish Warmblood gelding (Sofix—Babilonia, Czubaryk), owned by Christopher and Sarita Perkins; or Bernadette Utopia, a 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Colandro—Ursela Utopia, Odermus R), owned by the late Caroline Creighton, Pearl Chaffe, the late Hendrik Wiegersma,  Lucy McCarthy and the rider.

Traveling Reserve: 

Camilla Speirs with Portersize Just A Jiff, a 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Crosskeys Rebel—Mizen Talent, by Mizen Melody), bred by Philip GL White and owned by Bridget Speirs and the rider.