Anger over showjumper's withdrawal

Irish showjumping could become ungovernable if riders refuse to saddle up for their country because of team disputes, equestrian chiefs warned today.

Anger over showjumper's withdrawal
Mon, 08 Aug, 2005 - 17:23

Irish showjumping could become ungovernable if riders refuse to saddle up for their country because of team disputes, equestrian chiefs warned today.

The Equestrian Federation of Ireland (EFI) said it regretted the decision by showjumper Harry Marshall not to jump in a team with disgraced Olympic gold medallist Cian O’Connor.

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