YOUNG RIDER AND JUNIOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP SQUADS ANNOUNCED

YOUNG Rider Eventing High Performance Manager, Sally Corscadden, and Junior Eventing High Performance Manager, Debbie Byrne, have named the combinations who will represent Ireland at the European Junior & Young Rider Championships in Jardy, France from 12th - 15th September.

The Young Rider squad in alphabetical order is:

David Hannigan with Red Baron (ISH) Owned by Deirdre Hannigan
Orlagh Keenan with Moss Star (ISH) Owned by Christy Keenan Tony Kennedy with Westeria Lane (ISH) Owned by Con Kennedy Michelle Kenny with Fernhill M2S (ISH) Owned by Carol Gee Caroline Marwood with Jazzin Along (ISH) Owned by Gerda Marwood Melanie Young with Riverstown Express (ISH) Owned by Linda Young 1st reserve Rosie Alcorn with Fiorella. Owned by Gina Johnson 2nd reserve Jessica O'Driscoll with Gorgeous George. Owned by Jessica O'Driscoll

The Junior squad in alphabetical order is:

Susie Berry with Bolero de Ste Hermelle (BWP) owned by Mrs C Berry and Ms S Berry Maria Byrne with Balllygrangans Dolly (TB) owned by Paddy Byrne Cathal Daniels with Roighan Rua (ISH) owned by Margaret Kinsella Elizabeth Hayden with Miracle owned by Joan and Martin Hayden Harold Megahey with Chuckelberry (SHBGB) owned by Britt Megahey Josh Pim with The Irish Minstrel (ISH) owned by Jean Pim 1st reserve Cian Weldon with The Minstral Boy owned by Patricia Weldon 2nd reserve Jodie O'Keeffe with Kachemire Le Beau (SF) owned by Joe O'Keeffe

Young Rider High Performance Manager Sally Corscadden said,

"I am very happy with the squad chosen for Young Rider Europeans this year. We have had a difficult season already, with the loss of Ian Cassells' horse and injuries to Shane Power and Angela Dennehy's horses. However, we have strength and depth in numbers and a mixture of experienced and new combinations. There is a great team spirit and all are working hard with the management team of Will Lalor, Heike Holstein and Ian Fearon to bring back another team medal for Ireland," she said.

Junior High Performance Manger Debbie Byrne said,

"I'm looking forward to the challenges of this yea's Europeans. We have potentially an extremely strong squad travelling, who have shown great commitment throughout the year both in competition and training. The standard of competition within our junior ranks is extremely high which bodes well. The league table which allocates 3 of the final 6 squad places builds up nicely to its climax at Camphire, and gives the junior athletes the experience of added pressure at competition. Parents, owners and personal trainers show huge commitment with their time and resources to make this all possible, and for that I am extremely grateful," she said.