THE student riders Nations Cup world finals for 2016 held over three days in The Netherlands last weekend produced a resounding victory and the gold medal for the Irish team of Ian Cassells (UCD), Kelley Hutchinson (NUIM) and Alyssa O’Neill (DIT), led by chef d’equipe Paul McDermott (UL).

Alyssa O’Neill placed third individually in both dressage and show jumping.