Appointment of senior chef d’équipe imminent

A FULL-TIME chef d’équipe for the senior Irish show jumping team is expected to be appointed this month.

Chairman of the selectors Taylor Vard yesterday said he was optimistic the post would be filled in the next few weeks, but stressed the selectors’ two nominations would be put before a forum of riders and management - organised by the Show Jumping Association of Ireland - next Monday in the first part of a review of the selection process.

“The riders may have others in mind. We will discuss everybody’s choice,” said Vard.