Charles quits and offers services to England

DOUBLE European show-jumping gold medallist Peter Charles has opted to give up riding for Ireland and to put his name for forward for the British squad.

In a statement yesterday, the Equestrian Federation of Ireland said it had been informed by its parent body of the development.

“The EFI has been notified by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) that the show jumper Peter Charles has decided to relinquish his status as an Irish rider, and has applied instead for international selection with the Great Britain show jumping team.”