THE Irish pony eventing team claimed the team bronze medal at the FEI European Championships for Ponies in Le Mans, France.

The team of Ben Connors and Cornafest Fred, Carla Williamson with Galco, Ciara O’Connor and Agharanny Minstrel, Molly O’Connor and Coolnaleen Rebel and Hannah Willis with Kilnaspic Lily, under the guidance of Jane Kinsella, got the competition off to an excellent start leading the team competition after the dressage phase on a score of 88.3. However, the pressure was on with France chasing on 90.7 and Germany on 93.3.