HSI anxious to patch up relations between Lynch and team boss Splaine

HORSE Sport Ireland (HSI) yesterday reiterated its willingness to meet show jumper Denis Lynch in a bid to resolve any issues he has with team manager Robert Splaine.

In a statement, it was pointed out that some of its officials had offered to travel to Europe to see Lynch last week, but that the rider had declined the offer and stated he could not see ‘any benefit’ to this.

The HSI was responding after Lynch revealed in Wednesday’s Irish Examiner that he was withdrawing from the Irish team, citing irreconcilable differences with manager Splaine.