Boost as jumpers clear Dutch silver and gold

IRELAND’S flag bearers in next week’s European Show Jumping Championships gave themselves a timely fillip yesterday with a win and second place in the Netherlands.

Jessica Kürten, Ireland’s in-form rider, was on target in a 1.40m jump-off class with her seven-year-old bay stallion Commandor.

The German-based Antrim rider had a second to spare over her nearest rival when clear in the competition at the three-star show in Gelderland.