THE five-day Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show, which ended yesterday, is now recognised as the best in the world, according to visiting riders and officials.

THE bright orange of the Netherlands shone in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup at the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show yesterday, but a superb comeback by the Irish, featuring clear rounds from Cian O’Connor and a pain-wracked Denis Lynch gave the crowd plenty to cheer about.

THE Netherlands won the Meydan FEI Nations Cup at the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show yesterday followed by Ireland in joint second place with the United States of America.

“SATISFACTORY” is how Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine described his team’s sixth place in yesterday’s Meydan FEI Nations Cup opener in La Baule, France.

CORK eventing rider Patricia Ryan was yesterday named on the team for the European Championships, which begin today in Fontainebleau, France, while her husband Michael will contest as an individual.