Irish manager Ginny Elliot has named 6 pairs from which Ireland will chose their 5 horse WEG squad.
Mark Kyle and Step In Time
Elizabeth Power and Kilpatrick River
Michael Ryan and Ballylynch Adventure
Patricia Ryan and Fernhill Clover Mist
Camilla Speirs and Portersize Just A Jiff
Sam Watson and Horseware Bushman
Ginny Elliot said “So far in 2010 14 Irish combinations have competed at four-star level and these six have come through very strongly. There is a really good mix of youth and experience and I just hope they all stay sound and do well in their upcoming competitions.”
Just earlier this week, Ireland announced that it would only be sending 5 riders to the WEGs due to high transportation costs. Team Ireland seems to be taking the approach of focusing on their very best riders in pre-WEG training and just hoping that they stay sound.
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