THE achievements of a spectacular medal-winning year for Irish equestrian athletes were celebrated at The Irish Field/Gain Equine Nutrition Awards at the K Club on Monday afternoon, when European pony show jumping champion Harry Allen flew in to collect the Junior Show Jumper of the Year award for the first time.

Another to arrive to the Co Kildare venue from Dublin airport was Co Louth show jumper Mark McAuley who was recognised for his sensational year at the very highest level when he was named The Irish Field/Gain Equine Nutrition Star of the Year.