Irish show jumpers reach top 50 rankings

Four Irish riders have appeared in the world top 50 of the Rolex Jumping Rankings for the first time.

This is according to statistics published by the world governing body the FEI.

The Rolex world rankings have shown that Antrim-born Jessica Kurten has remained in her existing sixth, while Tipperary's Denis Lynch has taken 19th position.

German-based Cameron Hanley, has gained one place to reach 46th and Meath's Cian O'Connor, has jumped 30 places to achieve 50th overall.