european squad breaking news

[ruby111]

a little birdie just told me that michael ryan and old road have just been drafted on to the irish squad.dont know yet who is out.im so pleased for mike and old road they really deserve it.so high drama and today was only the first day of training at unicorn.lets hope there wont be any more.

 

[lucretia]

he was already on the entry list team to be confirmed Friday . here it is xx
- Captain Brian CURRAN COURNANE, 27 years old
His horse: THE SALLY ROD
Owner: Maurice Cassidy
Principal result in 2009: 19th at the 3* CCI in Saumur (FRA)
- Sacha PEMBLE, 33 years old
Her horse: I’VE BEEN DUN
Owner: Christine and R Pemble
- Elizabeth POWER, 25 years old
Her horses:
KILPATRICK RIVER
Owner: Dermot O'Rourve
Principal result in 2009: 11th at the 4* CCI in Badminton (GB)
OR
SEPTEMBER BLISS
Owner: Elizabeth Power

- Patricia RYAN, 36 years old
Principal results at Championships, the Olympic Games and in the World Cup:
2008: 8th at the Olympic Games in Beijing (CHI) with Fernhill Clover Mist
2003: European Vice Champion in the team event in Punchestown (GB) with Don't Step Back
2001: Bronze medal winner in the team event at the European Championships in Pau (FRA) with Don't Step Back
Her horse: FERNHILL CLOVER MIST
Owners: Carol &Tom Henry / Sheila Foley- Sarah WARDELL, 38 years old
Principal results at Championships, the Olympic Games and in the World Cup:
2006: 9th in the team event at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen (GER) with Kincluny
2005: 6th in the team event at the European Championships in Blenheim (GB) with Test Flight
Her horses:
KILLEENDUFF BOY
Owners: Jo Daly / Dermot Daly
Principal result in 2009: 18th at the 3* CIC in Belton (GB)
OR
KINCLUNY
Owners: Sarah and Jo Daly
- Sam WATSON, 24 years old
Principal results at Championships, the Olympic Games and in the World Cup:
In 2002: 5th in the team event at the European Young Riders Championships in Waregem (BEL) with Demi Tasse
His horse: HORSEWARE
Owners: J.J Watson / Tom Mac Guiness
Principal result in 2009: 35th at the 4* CCI in Badminton (GB)
- Michael RYAN, 33 years old
Principal results at Championships, the Olympic Games and in the World Cup:
In 2006: 9th in the team event at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen (GER) with Old Road
His horse: OLD ROAD
Owners: John Butler / N Van de Vaker
Principal result in 2009: 32nd at the 3* CIC in Belton (GB)
- Ciaran GLYNN, 27 years old
His horse: KILLOSSERY KRUISITA
Owner: Killossery Lodge Stud
Principal result in 2009: 19th at the 3* CIC in Belton (GB)
- Louise LYONS, 33 years old
Principal results at Championships, the Olympic Games and in the World Cup:
2008: 8th in the team event at the Olympic Games in Beijing (CHI) with Watership Down
2007: 8th in the team event at the European Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro (ITA) with Watership Down
Her horses:
MURPHY’S MIRICALE
Owner: Louise Lyons
Principal result in 2009: 38th at the 3* CIC in Burnham Market (GB)
OR
WATERSHIP DOWN
Owner: Louise Lyons
Principal result in 2009: Participation in the 3* CIC in Burnham Market (GB)
- Austin O'CONNOR
Principal results at Championships, the Olympic Games and in the World Cup:
2008: 8th in the team event at the Olympic Games in Beijing (CHI) with Hobby Du Mée
2007: 8th in the team event at the European Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro (ITA) with Hobby Du Mée
His horse: POCKET ROCKET
Owner: Kate Jarvey

 

[sportsmansB]

Michael was previously reserve so its Sarah Wardell out- how disappointing for her so close to the comp.
Michael and Old Road should put in a solid performance though

 

[ruby111]

i agree it must be so disappointing for sarah to have come so close.however i dont think any combination deserves to go more than michael and old road.i was really surprised that he wasnt on the first 6.the rider is having a great season on all his horses so is clearly on form.the horse is very experienced andprobably going better than ever.