THE pony eventing team for the 2023 FEI European Championships for Ponies, taking place at Le Mans, France, from July 24th to 30th, has been announced by Horse Sport Ireland and High Performance manager Jane Kinsella.

The squad, in alphabetical order is: Ben Connors (Cornafest Fred), Erin Mathieson (Longwood Dawn), Ciara O’Connor (Agharanny Minstrel), Molly O’Connor (Coolnaleen Rebel), Carla Williamson (Galco) and Hannah Willis (Kilnaspic Lily). The non travelling reserves, in alphabetical, order are: Gearoid Bolger (Whitethorn Honeys Rock), Ben Connors (Tullibards Cloneenagh Ted), Zara McCarthy (Romans Special Envoy) and Gilby Monaghan (Longwood Laura).