THE opening round of the Mervue Equine Leinster Summer Tour (LST) at Louth County Show, saw Co Fermanagh’s James Hogg take the winner’s prize when fastest of 14 double clear rounds.

Louth County is the traditional opening weekend of the outdoor show jumping season and the Mervue Equine LST proved one of the most popular competitions at the two-day fixture attracting almost 50 starters.