This weekend, the eventing world will descend on the Duggan family’s Green Glens Arena in Co Cork, Ireland, for the 10th anniversary of the Millstreet International Horse Trials where more than 400 horses from 13 nations will be running in classes from CCI1* Intro to CCI4*L plus the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse qualifiers.
Among them are five Australians competing with 14 horses across four international classes. In addition, two Australian Technical Delegates are part of the event: Lisa Gall is TD for the CCI2*L, CCI2*S and CCIYH2*S, and Richard Mitton is the TD for the CCI1* Intro and CCIP2L and Assistant TD for the CCI4*L, CCI4*S, CCI3*L and CCI3*S.
Below is the full list of Aussie competitors and their dressage start times:
CCI4*S
Friday 30 May
Kevin McNab and Wilfred Lancer: 12:00pm (local) / 9:00pm AEST
Isabel English and Cil Dara Dallas: 12:13pm (local) / 9:13pm AEST
Kevin McNab and Pepper Jack: 1:45pm (local) / 10:45pm AEST
Isabel English and Cil Dara Bombay: 3:36pm (local) / 12:36am AEST (next day)
Kevin McNab and Faro Imp: 3:56pm (local) / 12:56am AEST (next day)
Isabel English will looking for a smooth run with Cil Dara Dallas ahead of Luhmühlen Three Day Event (12-15 June) where the pair received a late entry for the CCI5*L. Similarly, Kevin McNab and Faro Imp are working towards the CCIO4*S Nations Cup as part of the Australian team at CHIO Aachen (27 June – 6 July).
CCI3*S
Thursday 29 May
Kate Irvine and Codak Xtreme: 9:05am (local) / 6:05pm AEST
Friday 30 May
Kevin McNab and Newmarket Amy: 8:00am (local) / 5:00pm AEST
Andrew Hoy and Cadet de Beliard: 9:24am (local) / 6:24pm AEST
Kevin McNab and Lone Ranger: 10:36am (local) / 7:36pm AEST
CCI2*L
Thursday 29 May
Kevin McNab and Chanel Rf: 11:45am (local) / 8:45pm AEST
Isabel English and Cil Dara Dynamic: 1:16pm (local) / 10:16pm AEST
Kevin McNab and Cassie: 2:27pm (local) / 11:27pm AEST
CCI1* Intro
Thursday 29 May
Andrew Hoy and Aaron Copland: 11:14am (local) / 8:14pm AEST
Friday 30 May
Ashton James and Grafs K: 11:14am (local) / 8:14pm AEST
Watch the action with CMH.TV
For those wanting to following the Aussies this weekend, all the action from the Main Arena and two full days of cross country will be streamed via ClipMyHorse.TV.
Top riders and a world-renowned cross country course
As well as providing a first taste of international atmosphere for young riders, many of the world’s most experienced riders return year after year to Millstreet for the renowned cross-country courses designed by Mike Etherington-Smith in the picturesque parkland of Drishane Castle.
Britain’s dual Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett, who dominated last weekend’s Bicton CCI4*-S in such great style, brings several horses, including new ride Drumgiven Mr Charisma, an Irish Sport Horse, for the Noel C. Duggan Engineering CCI4*-L. Her compatriot Gemma Stevens also has an Irish-bred ride in this class, Flash Cooley.
Other top riders making the trip to Ireland include Australia’s veteran triple Olympic gold medallist Andrew Hoy and Kevin McNab plus Britain’s Emily King and, from the USA, Hallie Coon. All the big Irish names are out in force, too, including Austin O’ Connor after his brilliant Badminton performance, alongside Joseph Murphy, Padraig McCarthy, Ian Cassells, Sarah Ennis and Sam Watson.
The following nations are represented: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and USA.
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces to Millstreet for what we hope will be another happy weekend of good competition and good company,” said event director Thomas Duggan. “Yet again we have received a great entry, which is testament to our annual showcase of both the Irish horse and Irish hospitality.”
Draws and results from Millstreet International Horse Trials can be found here.
