Para-equestrian riders forced to dip into their own pockets

Para-equestrian riders had to dip into their own pockets, after expected funding for the Paralympics did not materialise, according to their chef d’equipe.

The riders only discovered a month before next week’s London showcase that they would not be getting the money, amounting to approximately €30,000, which was earmarked for expenses.

Ireland Para-Equestrian Team chef d’equipe Dara Kearney was reluctant to discuss the shortfall, saying that while the riders were disappointed, they understood resources were limited.