NORTH Co Dublin twins, Ivan and James Ryan, recorded many victories on the pony showing and working hunter scene, both here and in Britain, and have also competed successfully in cricket, Gaelic football, cycling and cross-country running.

As all underage competition and group training came to a halt last year because of the pandemic, and as they also missed their hunting, the now 16-year-olds decided that, in addition to helping their parents Kieran and Mairead produce show hunters at Cabragh Lodge, they would like to expand their equestrian interests into racing.