WESTMEATH’S Ted Fagan has been voted Gain Star of the Month for August after he secured two silver medals at the FEI European Championships for Ponies in Le Mans, France, on his team debut at the level. Riding Ballyfore Rosie, Fagan began his campaign by winning the opening class at the championships to proceed on a zero score, before jumping another two clear rounds in the team final to contribute to Ireland’s team silver medal. The combination jumped yet another clear round at the start of the individual final, but margins were tight and when the combination knocked their only pole of the week in the second round, they had to settle for another silver medal. “This time last year, I never thought Ballyfore Rosie and I would make a European team,” reflected Fagan after his success. “We’ve come such a long way together, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.”

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