TOP Irish international showjumper Bertram Allen (21) announced the prestigious Mount Juliet estate as his new Irish training base.

Allen, ranked 15th in the world, is based in Hunxe, Germany but his new arrangement with Mount Juliet will see him hosting elite training clinics, to very limited numbers, offering the ultimate personal training experience there over the next three years. The first clinic is July 10th and 11th.

Allen said: “The facilities at Mount Juliet Equestrian are absolutely exceptional, right up there with the best around, and I’m looking forward to spending time there. The calibre of horses to hire for lessons and clinics are excellent and the grounds of Mount Juliet Estate are the perfect place for horse and rider to relax in.

“I’m excited to be working with Mount Juliet Equestrian. The clinics will be great fun. I look forward to helping other young riders progress their show jumping careers”. Jacqueline Murphy, owner of Mount Juliet Equestrian, said: “We are very excited to be working with Bertram and giving riders the chance to experience his horsemanship and advice on a one-to-one basis.