Ireland reveals team for showjumping World Championships

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The Irish team has been revealed for the showjumping World Championships in Herning, Denmark (6-14 August).

The five combinations and reserve chosen by Ireland’s chef d’equipe Michael Blake are:

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Ireland eyes up medals with showjumping World Championships team

Bertam Allen with 10-year-old gelding Pacino AmiroOwner: Aiden McGroryBreeder: Simon ScottBreeding: by Pacino, out of a NC Amiro mare

Cian O’Connor with 14-year-old gelding C Vier 2Owner: Susan MagnierBreeder: W WoltersBreeding: by Cardento 933, out of a Concorde mare

Daniel Coyle with 12-year-old mare LegacyOwner: Daniel and Ariel GrangeBreeder: Romain RottyBreeding: by Chippendale Z, out of a Bon Ami mare

Darragh Kenny with 15-year-old stallion VDL CartelloOwner: Heathman Farm LLCBreeder: Witt PferdezuchtBreeding: by Cartani 4, out of a mare by Lord

Denis Lynch with 13-year-old gelding Brooklyn HeightsOwner: Molly OhrstromBreeder: Eric PolflietBreeding: By Nabab De Reve, out of a For Pleasure mare

Trevor Breen and Highland President have been selected as the non-travelling reserves.

Michael said he had selected a “vastly experienced” team, and although Denis and Brooklyn Heights and Cian and C Vier 2 are relatively new partnerships, both combinations have been performing well.

“I must also thank our owners, for providing these wonderful horses to Team Ireland and giving us the opportunity to compete for medals at such a high level.”

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