Vard spurns SJAI bid to return

TAYLOR VARD has spurned a bid by the Show Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) to have him withdraw his resignation as chairman of the senior selectors.

In a letter to SJAI chairman Charles Hanley sent yesterday, Mr Vard said: "I will be rejecting your offer to return to my position as chairman of international affairs and my letter of resignation still stands."

Hanley yesterday responded: "We would have liked if he had stayed on, but we accept his decision."