Sligo showjumper Paddy Reape helps Irish Under 18 team to win European gold
Ireland, managed by Denis Flannelly, produced another foot-perfect display in Thursday's medal decider, with three clear rounds keeping them on a score of 6.99 to secure the European team gold medal. The Netherlands claimed Silver on 12.79 while Belgium grabbed the Bronze medal on 20.60.
Irish Horse Board Director General Alison Corbally said: 'This was a fantastic performance from the Irish Junior team to win the European Championship team gold medal. Huge congratulations to all of the team, their parents coaches and all those working behind the scenes.
"It was also brilliant to see three Irish-bred horses on the gold medal winning Irish team and congratulations to their breeders, George McCullogh (Mr Rocky Blue (ISH), Kevin Babington (BP Goodfellas (ISH) and Susan McDonald (Temple Alice (ISH).'
BREEDING:
Mr Rocky Blue (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Chacoon Blue out of Ardeche Z by Artos Z. Breeder: George McCullogh.Owner Jonathan Reape. Rider Paddy Reape.
BP Goodfellas (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Stakkato Gold out of Goodwins Loyalty (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004. Breeder: Kevin Babington and GBBS Int. Ltd, Owner: GBBS Int. Ltd
Temple Alice (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Foxglen Cruise Control out of Innishannon Shamrock (ISH) (TIH) by Rantis Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Susan McDonald Owner: Eddie Moloney and TSI Equestrian
BP Rocket Man (ISH) 2017 Bay gelding By Stakkato Gold (HANN) Out of BP Quidy (ISH) By Quidam Junior I (KWPN) Bred by Austin Broderick.
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