THE exploits of the homebred Rioghan Rua, who finished second in the leading horses’ category, helped propel Galway’s Margaret Kinsella to the top of Eventing Ireland’s list of owners for 2016 on 291 points.

The Jack Of Diamonds mare and rider Cathal Daniels dramatically parted company in the CIC*** at Tattersalls in early summer but bounced back to finish second in the O/CNC** at Ballinamona in mid-July before winning the CNC*** National Championships at Tatts the following month.