International equestrian spotlight shines on Ireland this week

Ireland grabs its share of international attention this week with Tattersalls International Horse Trials getting underway in Co. Meath today and Mullingar hosting its two-star international show jumping meeting over the Bank Holiday weekend. Today sees the start of dressage in the two-star classes at Tattersalls, with dressage for the three-star and four-star events commencing tomorrow.

Irish world silver-medalists Padraig McCarthy, Sam Watson, Cathal Daniels and Sarah Ennis will be taking on the international challengers, with Olympian Camilla Speirs also featuring among the host of home riders.