‘Reborn’ Kürten sweeps all before her

JESSICA KÜRTEN justified her favourite’s tag yesterday when she won the €130,000 Longines Grand Prix at the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show.

On board the brilliant mare Castle Forbes Libertina, the world number seven rider produced the only double clear to pocket €42,000.

The victory brought to an end what was a superb week for Kürten, who also picked up the Longines Leading Irish Rider award and on Friday declared herself “reborn” in show jumping following an exciting nations cup competition that saw Ireland place second.