FIELDING one of the strongest squads in recent years, 10 Irish riders are among the confirmed entries for the Mitsubishi Badminton Horse Trials to be held in May. Spearheaded by Badminton veterans Clare Abbott (Euro Prince) and Joseph Murphy (Sportsfield Othello), as well as second timers Austin O’Connor (Kilpatrick Knight), Jonty Evans (Cooley Rorkes Drift), Michael Ryan (Dunlough Striker) and Ciaran Glynn (November Night), the contingent also features Aoife Clark (Master Rory), Ciaran Glynn (Killossery Jupiter Rising), Patricia Ryan (Dunrath Eclipse) and rookies Padraig McCarthy (Mr Chunky) and James O’Haire with China Doll.