THE countdown is on to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and for the first time in 16 years, Ireland will have a show jumping team at the Games. Hallelujah!

2019 was another drama filled year on the international show jumping scene with ups and downs (Europeans) for the Irish team, but the only day that really matters is October 6th last when Ireland finally secured their golden ticket after three times of asking under Rodrigo Pessoa’s reign.