THE Irish eventing team rallied to finish a very creditable fourth place at the 2023 FEI Eventing European Championships at Haras du Pin, France, last weekend.

The team of Sarah Ennis (Grantstown Jackson), Felicity Ward (Regal Bounty), Susie Berry (Clever Trick) and Joseph Murphy (Calmaro) had a disappointing start in the dressage arena but gained significant ground in the cross-country phase. Ireland moved from 10th place to fourth after the gruelling test and stayed there through the show jumping phase, finishing 15 penalties behind the bronze medal-winning team of France.