AT the time of writing and before this weekend’s Nations Cup double in Lisbon and Langley, the 2019 international show jumping season so far has seen the senior Irish team take part in seven Nations Cup, achieving two victories, three runner-up finishes and two fourth places with four different chefs d’equipe.

From the 17 riders who have lined out in the Irish jacket in 2019, three riders received their first senior Nations Cup cap, while one man jumped a clear round in his first Division 1 (Superleague) Nations Cup.