Shane Sweetnam: 'I felt like I was in shock myself'

Sweetnam, the first of the Irish in the ring for the team showjumping final, came off Alejandro after his mount crashed into a number of fences and lost a shoe in the process.
Shane Sweetnam: 'I felt like I was in shock myself'

Shane Sweetnam of Ireland falls from Alejandro at the 9th fence during the jumping team qualifier at the Equestrian Park

Ireland suffered an early exit from the team showjumping final.

Shane Sweetnam, the first of the Irish in the ring, came off Alejandro after his mount crashed into a number of fences and lost a shoe in the process.

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