IRELAND’S leading riders across youth, amateur and international divisions were recognised for outstanding performances over the past season at the Showjumping Ireland awards last Saturday night at the Newpark Hotel Kilkenny.

TRM Spring Tour League Winner Robin Carey opened the season in exceptional form with Luicruiz, clinching the TRM Spring Tour title after wins at Maryville, Tipperary and Barnadown, completing a remarkable hat-trick. With six double clears from seven rounds, and placings at JAG and Warrington, Carey sealed the league in Coilog and also added a North Star 1.35m victory at the Irish Breeders Classic.