O’Connor determined to scale the heights at Dartfield

IRELAND’S Olympic long-listed rider, Austin O’Connor, is hoping his trip across the Irish Sea will reap dividends when he competes at Dartfield horse trials in Galway this week.

O’Connor determined to scale the heights at Dartfield
Wed, 12 May, 2004 - 01:00
John Tynan

The Worcestershire-based Corkman will compete three horses at the Irish Examiner sponsored event, the west’s first three-day international.

“I’ve never been to Dartfield, so it’s a case of going into the unknown. But, I’m looking forward to the challenge,” said O’Connor.

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