IT has been a phenomenal year for Ireland’s junior riders, who secured both gold and silver medals at the European Championships. Their momentum heading into the event was equally impressive, marked by numerous podium finishes. It was no surprise, then, that Ireland’s juniors were the hot favourites going into the Championships. On home soil, they continued to deliver the results in their own divisions and amongst senior riders.

The standout moment among the junior achievements had to be Ireland’s brilliant one-two finish at the FEI Junior Jumping Championship in Riesenbeck. Kilkenny’s Emily Moloney and Temple Alice (ISH) captured gold, while Wicklow’s Tabitha Kyle guided BP Goodfellas to silver medal position. During a thrilling afternoon of jumping, four Irish combinations earned their spots in the final, adding to the momentum of their team gold earlier in the week.