Ireland sixth in showjumping

Ireland’s show jumpers finished a disappointing sixth of eight teams in the opening round of the Samsung Nations Cup Super League in La Baule, France, yesterday.

Ireland sixth in showjumping

Only Kevin Babington, riding Carling King, managed a clear round and that was after he had lowered two in round one. Jessica Kurten and Quibell had a half-way score of four, but added another eight faults on their return for a total of 12. Cian O’Connor and Waterford Crystal scored nine and four, while double European champion Peter Charles had an afternoon to forget with a two-round total of 37 faults.

Ireland’s final tally was 33 faults. Germany took the honours with a total of four, ahead of France on 12.

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