Cian O’Connor is already giving indication of another successful partnership, notching up a double with his latest acquisition Walk Tall II on week seven of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida.

Limerick show jumper Shane Carey notched up a brace on Saturday at the three-star show in Villach, Austria.

Ireland is almost certain to have a dressage rider at the Olympics, with Anna Merveldt the likely contender.