IRISH riders got off to a flying start in the first qualifiers last Thursday at the FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken.

In the seven-year-old qualifier, Millstreet International CSI2* Grand Prix winner Kilkenny’s Susan Fitzpatrick was once again in winning form. This time the talented rider took the win aboard Keatingstown Z Wellie Two, crossing the line clear in 29.33 seconds.