Judy Reynolds and Vancouver K through to next round

Ireland’s sole dressage rider at the Olympics, Judy Reynolds, said she “couldn’t have asked any more” of her horse Vancouver K after she achieved her immediate goal of qualifying for today’s second round.

The German-based Kildare rider scored 74.700%, putting her 21st individually and into today’s grand prix special.

“I’m thrilled,” said 35-year-old Reynolds. “JP [the stable name for Vancouver K] was stunning. He felt at his absolute best. It was one of the best scores we’ve had so far. There were no mistakes. He was really with me the whole time. He was super and really relaxed. I couldn’t have asked any more of him.”