IRISH riders enjoyed an outstanding run over the opening days of the CSI2* Balmoral Show, winning every international class on Wednesday and Thursday. However, it was the British riders who dominated the closing competitions on Friday. This year’s show included six international competitions and boasted a prize fund of over €55,000.

In the feature event, the 1.45m CAB Group and Dunlop Homes CSI2* International Grand Prix supported by Bottlegreen, Joe Fernyhough guided Calcourt Countdown to victory. Meanwhile, James Smith partnered Juno Rose 23 to top the CRL International 1.40m Speed Challenge. Smith was also crowned the International leading rider.