CIAN O’CONNOR is unequivocal in his belief the €300,000 reportedly spent by Horse Sport Ireland on participation in the recent Alltech World Equestrian Games was not excessive.

THE Showjumping Ireland (SJI) national executive is to meet on October 6, when they will discuss the directive given by members at Tuesday’s AGM that fines and sanctions be scrapped for members and officials who participated at last month’s “independent” Millstreet Show.

PAUL O’SHEA is 10 points behind leader Clem McMahon in the Atec Premier Series with only two rounds remaining and is surprised to be there.

Ray Ryan, Agribusiness Correspondent

FRANCIS CONNORS has become the leading challenger to Conor Swail in his ambition to become Kerrygold Grand Prix League champion.