Ireland in danger of relegation from Top League

Ireland’s show jumpers are in danger of relegation from the FEI Top League after finishing last in yesterday’s Swedish Nations Cup in Falsterbo.

The result put manager Robert Splaine’s charges a full seven points behind Belgium and the Corkman will be praying a good outing in Hickstead, England, next Friday, and the traditional fighting performance at next month’s Dublin Horse Show will provide a dramatic turnaround in fortunes.

While the format for the league next year is up for debate, current rules say two countries will be demoted.