THERE was an Irish judge on both ground juries at last week’s FEI WBFSH eventing world championships for young horses at Le Lion d’Angers.

Co Antrim’s Vanda Stewart has officiated at many international events this year but here the FEI Eventing Level 4 judge filled the role of President of a ground jury for the first time in the CCI2*-L for six-year-olds. “It was an honour,” commented Stewart who was amazed to see 46,000 people descend on the racecourse and its environs for cross-country day. “When you’re judging you try to do the best possible job you can. We had a fabulous bunch of young horses; some were very green on the flat but the quality really did shine through. I’d be interested in going back next season to see how they have progressed.