“We have an incredible pool of riders and horses now, it was actually very tough to pick six to come here - so you would have to be very excited for next year.”
Dag Albert, Irish chef d’equipe
“He tried his heart out in there. He’s an out and out tryer. Everything he does, he does with a smile on his face, and, you know, he came out this morning as if he hadn’t ran at all. He just tries so hard and I was, I’m absolutely chuffed to bits with him.”
Robbie Kearns, Ireland
“It was amazing. A nerve-wracking experience, but I’m delighted that all four of us could put in a great performance and we’ve done it together. Everyone has their part to play, from the riders, horses, trainers, grooms, owners, everything. I’m just delighted for everyone and couldn’t think of anything better, to be honest.”
Ian Cassells, Ireland
“It’s really not normal to win the team gold medal in England. It’s a very special thing. England is a very big country in the eventing sport especially and the luck was on our side. It’s a great week.”
Michael Jung, Germany
“Vinny (Black Ice) was, once again, the most honest horse I’ve probably ever ridden in my career, or will ever ride in my career. He’s just fantastic. He sees a jump and he tries to get over it and always tries his very best, just amazing.”
Jérôme Robiné, Germany
“I lost the front shoe before I got to the main arena when I turned back on the box so I held back a bit. I think the horse horse was ready to be much faster but clear rounds were important today and I’m super happy with him.”
Padraig McCarthy, Ireland
“He’s just quite a sensitive blood horse and just held his breath a little bit, and I just felt I just couldn’t quite ride him out as much as I’d wanted to, and I just missed the first (flying) change. It’s a big atmosphere in there. He’s only 10, so he really did try. He held it all together.”
Aoife Clark, Ireland
I am feeling absolutely fantastic. I am delighted for the horse; for my wife Sarah, and Rachel who bred the horse... and Padraig, what a wonderful rider. We have been blessed with a great guy. We just love it, what a wonderful team for Ireland and a great result. It was very emotional.”
Michael Gough, owner of Padraig McCarthy’s Pomp N Circumstance
FEI European Championships
8th - Black Ice (ISH) – 2010, Gelding by Vechta (KWPN) out of Brookhall Lady (ISH), by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Judith McClelland, Co. Down. Owner: Dorothea Von Zedtwitz. Rider: Jerome Robine (GER).
14th - Millridge Atlantis (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Dinan Casscaletto (ISH) out of Kereen Sue [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 (ISH). Breeder: Sean O’Loughlin (Kilkenny). Rider: Ian Cassells (IRL)
15th - Dourough Ferro Class (ISH) – 2015 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of ISDH Class Act (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Gordon Drury (Cavan). Rider: Sarah Ennis (IRL)
18th Chance Encounter VII (ISH)[TIH] – 2009 gelding by Creevagh Grey Rebel (ID) out of Camedia (TB) by Lord Americo (TB). Breeder: Robin Johnson (Antrim). Rider: Robbie Kearns
22nd - Piltown Harry (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Cavalier Mare (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Doody (Kilkenny). Rider: Noemi Doefer (HUN) 63.2
33rd - Clever Trick (ISH)[was Kilcandra Bonnie Reward] – 2012 mare by Financial Reward (TB)[IRL] out of Bonnie Dolly [ISH] by Bonnie Prince (TB). Breeder: Kilcandra Stud (Wicklow). Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 87.5.
CCI4*-S 8 &9 year-olds (top 50)
2nd - Cooley Park Muze (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Pollux de Muze Z (ZANG) out of TJM L Arc In the Park (ISH) by L’Arc de Triomphe (OLD). Breeder: John Connolly. Rider: Gemma Stevens (GBR)
5th - Monbeg Cazador (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Cazador Z (SBS) out of Cheryl CH (ZVCH) by Chameur (HOLST). Breeder: Marion Hughes. Rider: Fiona Kashel (GBR)
6th - Brookfield William (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Femme Fatale M25 (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Eamonn Hogan (Galway). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR)
9th - DSH Golden Eye (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Golden Master (TB) out of Quidams Cavalier (ISH) by Bolivar (ISH). Breeder: Seamus Drea. Rider: Lucinda Mesquita (GBR)
14th Cushlas Indigo (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Imperial Hights (ISH)[TIH] out of Olovo’s Love me Do (AES) by Animo Eliter (AES). Breeder: J P Finlay. Rider: Katie Magee (GBR)
19th Piltown Concorde (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Royal Concord (ISH) out of Piltown Flighty (ISH) by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Doddy. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR)
20th Carpo Vivendi (ISH) – 2016 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Heather Cool (ISH)[TIH] by Cougar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Kevin Barry. Rider: Jack Pinkney (GBR)
22nd MGH Hildare Harlequin (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Firkov du Rouet (KWPN) out of Fair Dinkum II (AEAS) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Padraig McCarthy. Rider: Danielle McCormack (IRL) 48.2
25th Greannanstown Monbeg Joe (ISH) – 2017 gelding by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF) out of OBOS Jennifer (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Geraldine Flynn. Rider: Finn Healy (GBR) 49.4
28th Monbeg Stone Town (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Ballinteeauns Pride (ISH) by Sunny Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Ann Geraldine O’Malley. Rider: Jack Pinkney (GBR) 50.7
31st Strangford (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Templepatrick Dara Bay (ISH)[TIH] by Cruisings Micky Finn (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Dorothea Wilson. Rider: Steven Smith (IRL) 52.1
33rd Kilroe Frolic (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Cavalier Land (ISH) out of Malibiues Dancer (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Sean Barron. Rider: Sian Coleman (IRL) 55.2
35th BLS Absolutely (ISH) – 2017 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Ballylough Clover Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Mark English. Rider: Tom Crisp (GBR) 56.1
38th Shannondale Micah (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Maria (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Martin Walsh. Rider: Cathal Daniels (IRL) 58.6
40th The Fieldmaster (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Beauty Ruby (ISH) by Sunny Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Thomas F Hanrahan. Rider: Tom Strawson (GBR) 62.3
44th CFH Capri Vivendi (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Capri Van Oversis Z (ZANG) out of ARS Vivendi Lady (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: John Carey. Rider: Jack Mantel (GBR) 65.0
46th Kilnamac Kasu (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of Kilnamac Sue (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James J Ryan. Rider: Godfrey Gibbons (IRL) 65.3
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