IT takes a lot of work and dedication to stage an event such as the Owners Pony and Young Riders Charity Show, but knowing it is appreciated makes all the difference.

US-BASED show jumpers Shane Sweetnam and Kevin Babington are among a five-man squad named yesterday for next week’s Meydan Nations Cup Series opener in La Baule, France.

HORSE Sport Ireland yesterday confirmed it will not be putting in a bid to stage the 2014 World Equestrian Games.