TWO squads of Dressage Ireland members once again represented Ireland at Home Internationals in Britain - where they are at a disadvantage as the English, Scottish and Welsh team members are used to riding British Dressage tests in competition.

Vale View Equestrian in Leicestershire was the venue in early August for the Cavallo UK Youth Home Nations where, according to the Irish chef d’equipe Claire Ewing, “all 18 riders put their best foot forward and pulled off some incredible performances.