Irish squad named for European Eventing Championships 2023

Joseph Murphy and Calmaro are on the Irish squad for the European Eventing Championships — Joseph Murphy and Calmaro at Kentucky 2022.

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The Irish squad for the European Eventing Championships in Haras du Pin, France, from 9–13 August, has been named.

Two riders, Ian Cassells and Jennifer Kuehnle, will make their senior championship debut, while the other four all have previous squad experience.

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Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.

Two senior championship debutants named in Irish squad for eventing Europeans

Susie Berry with 11-year-old mare Clever TrickOwner: Sue Wilkinson and Anne MarlingBreeder: Vincent CousinsBreeding: by Financial Reward

Ian Cassells with 10-year-old gelding Woodendfarm Jack O DOwner: Nuala PrendergastBreeders: Noel and Nuala PrendergastBreeding: by Jack of Diamonds out of a mare by Ardcroney Lad VII

Sarah Ennis with 12-year-old gelding Grantstown JacksonOwners: Peter Cole and Susanna FrankeBreeder: Caroline WidgerBreeding: by Clover Brigade

Jennifer Kuehnle with 15-year-old mare Polly Blue EyesOwner: rider’s father Hans KuehnleBreeder: Hayessen, DagmarBreeding: by Concinales xx out of a mare by Strohmann

Joseph Murphy with 12-year-old gelding CalmaroOwner: Richard and Tanya Ames, Claire and Charlie Mayne and Annette O’CallaghanBreeder: Hartmut SchackBreeding: by Carpalano out of a mare by Elsurimo xx

Felicity Ward with 12-year-old gelding Regal BountyOwner: James O’CallaghanBreeder: Miriam De FeuBreeding: by Orestus VDL out of a mare by Senang Hati

Reserves for the Irish squad for European Eventing Championships, in alphabetical order:

Susie Berry and Kilcandra Capitol or Monbeg By DesignIan Cassells and Master PointJennifer Kuehnle and Sammy Davis JuniorAustin O’Connor and Isazsa

Horse Sport Ireland’s interim high performance director for senior eventing Dag Albert said: “I am delighted with the squad that are travelling to Le Pin au Haras.

“I have selected a very capable squad with some experienced squad members travelling mixed in with new talent, which is very exciting, and I am looking forward to seeing them all perform out there. I believe we can get a great result in Le Pin au Haras.

“I would like to give a huge thank you to our owners and sponsors, for their ongoing support to Team Ireland and giving us the opportunity to compete for medals at such a high level.

“Also, I must give a special mention to the grooms and all of the people who work so hard in the background, we wouldn’t have a team without them.”

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