Committee compiles Olympic selection criteria

Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine and his high-performance committee have compiled selection criteria to determine who will represent Ireland at the Olympics, following a request from Horse Sport Ireland (HSI).

Billy Twomey revealed in this column last week that his calculations showed he and Denis Lynch had done enough to secure two spots for Ireland at the Games.

Neither, however, is guaranteed a place, as it is Splaine who decides the rider/horse combinations with the best shot of glory. Understandbly, then, that riders have been calling for clarity as to what is required.