Ireland eventing coach Nick Turner is hopeful the good times will continue this weekend as he leads his charges in the Eventing Nations Cup final in Boekelo, the Netherlands.

Eventing rider Camilla Speirs was “absolutely delighted” yesterday with the powerhouse return of Portersize Just A Jiff in Boekelo the Netherlands, particularly as it came with the “bonus” of Ireland finishing third in the nations cup.

Marion Hughes kept the Irish flag flying in China on Saturday when second in the World Cup in Chengdu.

SHOW JUMPER Billy Twomey believes his victory in the grand prix at the Horse of the Year Show is proof his stallion, Je T’Aime Flamenco, has the potential to go all the way.

TOP eventer Sue Shortt says compatriot Steven Smith has the credentials to win the World Cup qualifier at this weekend’s Irish Horse Board Ballindenisk International Horse Trials.

Germany’s former European champion Bettina Hoy underlined her flair for dressage with a 6.5 penalty lead at the Blenheim Petplan European Eventing Championships.

THE long and the Shortt of sit, a synopsis of an event rider’s career.

WITH Jonty Evans (Marsden Muscat) playing the leading role, Ireland’s event riders staged a stunning recovery to win the three-star class in Boekelo, the Netherlands, at the weekend.