Showjumper: Bid to sell €2m horse thwarted

International showjumper Marion Hughes claims that efforts are being made to obstruct the sale of a horse she has a half share in and for which she has had offers of €2m.

Ms Hughes, from Graigue, Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny, has brought Commercial Court proceedings against the other half owner of HHS Figero, Tom O’Dwyer, Cappagh, Callan, Co Kilkenny. The horse came second in the Grand Prix in the Lausanne show last month.

Mr Justice Brian McGovern admitted the case to the Commercial Court but said he would not give any directions on how it should proceed for another 28 days to allow the parties to consider mediation.