Sally Corscadden (Ireland’s Eventing high performance manager) has announced the Irish Team for the Nation’s Cup at Military Boekelo CCI3* in the Netherlands, 5th – 8th October. A total of thirteen countries will be fielding teams.
Michelle Kenny and RLE Aspe
Former Junior and Young Rider team member Michelle Kenny will take on her first senior team role with RLE Aspe.
Declan Cullen and Seavaghan Ash
Declan Cullen with the skewbald Seavaghan Ash (by Glenhill Gold)
Fourth in the CNC3* Nat Champs at the National Championships in September and ninth in the CIC3* at the recent Ballindenisk International
Austin O’Connor and Kilpatrick Knight. Austin takes Lucky Contender (pictured) as an Individual
Austin O’Connor with Kilpatrick Knight and with Lucky Contender as an Individual. Kilpatrick Knight placed 26th at the Badminton Horse Trials 4* this year and was second in the CCI3* at Millstreet International in March and third at Burnham Market in the CNC3* in April
Sam Watson and Imperial Sky
Sam Watson with Imperial Sky who recently placed sixth in the CIC3*at the recent Ballindenisk International and with the CIC3* winner at Ballindenisk Ardagh Highlight as an Individual
The first horse inspection will take place on Wednesday, followed by two days of dressage before the cross country course which has been designed by London Olympic course designer Sue Benson.
