
Current leader, Australia’s Samantha Birch & Hunter Valley II. Photo copyright: Brian Geissel Photography
After today’s dressage, less than 2 penalties separate the top four in The Irish Field CCI3* with the leader being Australia’s Samantha Birch & Hunter Valley II, Padraig McCarthy & Mr Chunky for Ireland lie in second with GBR’s Oliver Towend & Dunbeau lying third and Patricia Ryan & Dunrath Eclipse in fourth for Ireland.
The results at Tattersalls are critical for the Irish Rio Olympics contenders as it is the last event before the team is selected.

Competing at Tattersalls 2016 former GBR Olympic medallist, Zara Tindall and Watkins. Photo copyright Brian Geissel Photography
This years event has drawn a strong overseas entry with competitors representing Australia, New Zealand, GreatBritain, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States of America.