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

SHOWJUMPINGIRELAND has suspended its rule sanctioning members who attend unaffiliated shows, as it “digests” a Competition Authority report on the rule.

IRELAND show jumping manager Robert Splaine has blended two debutants with three riders boasting vast experience in his nations cup squad for next week’s Dublin Horse Show.

IRELAND show jumping team manager Robert Splaine believes the nations cup in Wellington, Florida last weekend provided him with a couple of combinations for his Meydan Series assault later this year.