DRESSAGE Ireland can count another talented young British-based dressage rider among their membership after Alice Hurley was inspired to obtain Irish citizenship by Roland Tong.

“My father and all of my extended family originate in Dublin and most of them still live in Ireland. I got the idea of applying for Irish citizenship from Roland, as there is huge competition to make it onto British teams. However, I’ve always had an affinity for my father’s home country and I’m looking forward to being able to represent Ireland in the future.”