THERE is a strong northern region presence among the Irish squads competing in next week’s Junior and Young Rider European eventing championships in Montelibretti, Italy.

Under Ballymena chef d’equipe Debbie Byrne, the Gain Junior squad includes Saintfield’s Ella Boyle, Killinchy’s Anna Kelly and Downpatrick’s Toni Quail. Among the members of the Young Rider squad, which is also sponsored by Gain, are Dromore’s Susie Berry and Dromara’s Daniel Brown.