RACKING up not only a notable Kilguilkey treble but also an incredible 12th win of the current campaign, Co Meath-based Amanda Goldsbury dominated the novice sections. She headed both EI100 divisions from the front, before delivering a similar classy performance in the final EI90.

What makes the feat even more significant, is that although Goldsbury was an acclaimed dressage rider in her native New Zealand, she only began eventing seriously this year. In fact, it was only due to her partner Michael McNally’s injury earlier this spring that she was encouraged to take over his string. “There was no other option,” said Michael. “We had to keep the horses going – and now she loves it!”