The Underwriting Exchange Irish Showjumping team finished in third place in tonight’s CSIO4* Nations Cup. The Irish team led by Team Manager Michael Blake finished on a score of 16 faults behind Brazil in second place and Canada who took first place. The Irish team of Shane Sweetnam riding his own and Voquest LLC’s Namaste Van Het Eyckeveld, Max Wachman riding Susan Magniers Kilkenny (ISH), David Blake with Pine Hollow Farms Claude and Cian O’Connor with Coolmore Showjumping’s Berlux Z equalled Brazil in jumping faults but placed behind them based on second round time. Tonight’s competition included teams from eleven nations with eight teams progressing to the second round. Canada claimed the top spot with a team total of 8 faults. Speaking after the competition Ireland’s Michael Blake said; “We knew Canada had a strong team coming out this evening and I’d like to congratulate them on their performance. We […]
