Organisation: International Affairs Committee

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sport

Irish women look to cut their international teeth

The Irish International campaign for 2007 is getting into its stride with two more groups heading to Europe to sharpen their teeth for the challenges that lie ahead on the European stage this season and beyond.

racing

EFI hope to announce new team manager by end of the month

racing

Ledingham not in frame for international team manager role

racing

Vard spurns SJAI bid to return

racing

SJAI agree terms with chef d’equipe designate Splaine

racing

Showjumping selectors’ chairman quits post

Splaine unlikely to be ratified until January

THE formal ratification of Robert Splaine as chef d’equipe to the senior show jumping team may not take place until January, as the Equestrian Federation of Ireland (EFI) has not scheduled an executive meeting until the New Year.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2005

Ledingham, Splaine front runners for Chef d’Equipe post

JOHN LEDINGHAM and Robert Splaine are, as expected, the two front-runners for the post of Chef d’Equipe of the Irish Show jumping team following a meeting of riders and management in Dublin yesterday.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2005

SJAI to host meeting on review of selection process

THE Show Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) will take the first step in the review of the selection process for senior nations cup teams by holding a meeting on October 10.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

O'Connor 'threatened during horse show'

Threats were made against Irish international showjumper Cian O’Connor during the Dublin Horse Show last week, a senior equestrian official confirmed tonight.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2005

Marshall wants Macken to regain control of Irish team

John Tynan

Tue, 09 Aug, 2005

Carey cautious ahead of Rome recovery mission

ARMY rider Captain Shane Carey took a cautious view yesterday ahead of today’s Samsung Super League competition in Rome.

Fri, 27 May, 2005

Stone to throw hat in ring in bid to become head of FEI

DUBLINER Michael Stone yesterday said he hopes to replace Bo Helander as head of the Federation Internationale Equestre (FEI).

Fri, 13 May, 2005

Disciplinary hearing will not distract Marshall

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.

Fri, 06 May, 2005

Vard hopeful despite Macken’s rejection of post

HEAD of the senior show jumping selectors Taylor Vard was sanguine yesterday despite the latest set-back to hit the sport: Eddie Macken’s rejection of the post of chef d’equipe/trainer.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2005

‘Are they riding for themselves or their country?’

THE vow by a number of riders to never join Cian O’Connor on a nations cup team demonstrates the depth of acrimony felt towards the rider in some quarters.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2005

Omens good after cup success and new selection process emerges

PERHAPS it was an early celebration ahead of St Patrick’s Day, but Ireland’s show jumpers ensured Florida was green last Sunday when winning the first Samsung Nations Cup of the season.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2005

SJAI getting tough in bid to prevent abuse of horses

THE Show Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) plans to set up a stewarding system at shows to “deter any misdemeanours which may cast a slur upon the sport”.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2005

No purge, says Hanley, as Logan joins list of resignations

SHOW Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) Chairman Charles Hanley has denied that a purge is taking place in the association, following a number of surprise resignations.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2005

Leonard bullish Ireland can strike gold in Olympics

WITH the Olympic year in the offing, chief show jumping selector Peter Leonard is confident Ireland can produce the goods and win the country’s first gold medal in the code.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2003