WITH torrential rain falling in Dublin, the RDS committee were forced to delay the start of the final Young Rider Championships (1.35m-1.40m). Despite allowing for the adverse weather, a huge deluge fell just as the first rider entered the arena.

Credit must be given to all 14 riders who battled the weather while showing utmost talent and professionalism. From the original starters, five combinations maintained clean sheets the first time out to book their place in the jump-off.