THE Show Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) has not adapted quickly enough to meet the changing needs of the sport, but is working to address this, its chairperson, Patricia Furlong, said yesterday.

THE Equestrian Federation of Ireland (EFI) is to submit the nominations of its affiliates for the interim board of Horse Sport Ireland to Arts Sports and Tourism Minister John O’Donoghue on Monday.

HARRY MARSHALL yesterday said his forthcoming disciplinary hearing will not prove a distraction as he lines out in today’s Samsung Super League opener in La Baule, France.

IRELAND'S showjumpers maintained their Samsung Super League status when placing equal fifth in the finals in Barcelona yesterday.

Ireland's show jumpers gained a good enough finish at the today's Samsung Super League final in Barcelona, Spain, to retain their status in the top-ranking competition for 2005.