Back-to-back European Championships for GAIN Equine Nutrition Young Riders in Peelbergen

The GAIN Equine Nutrition Irish Under-21 (Young Riders) team are back-to-back European champions after dominating the field in Peelbergen this afternoon. The team of Niamh McEvoy, Tom Wachman, Max Wachman, Francis Derwin and Rhys Williams won with a rider to spare after Derwin’s clear round meant they couldn’t by caught by their pursuers. Ireland held a commanding lead overnight after some scintillating performances earlier in the week and they had the luxury of poles to spare. After an unfortunate eight faults for McEvoy with Jasmim Da Hermida, Tom Wachman settled any potential nerves on board Cathalina S, having just one pole down. With the lead built up, it meant that a clear round, or even four faults from Derwin and Flexi K (ISH) would guarantee back-to-back wins and he duly delivered to secure the title in style. Max Wachman and Kilkenny (ISH) had one pole down after the victory was […]