THE all-female Irish pony team stood top of the podium in Wierden, The Netherlands last Thursday after a dominant performance at the Dutch Youngster Festival. The first of three underage podium finishes of the week came from the pony team in spectacular fashion.

Guided by chef d’equipe Harry Marshall, Orla Duffy (Atlanta), Katie Power (Ghost Rider), Lucy Shanahan (Caliber De) and Ella Quigley (Clemens 43) came out of top after they finished on a total of three faults, with Shanahan jumping one of only two double clear rounds in the class.