Ireland’s eventing team were presented with specially commissioned trophies at a Horse Sport Ireland medal reception at Druids Glen.
The eventers made history in September, winning silver at the world championships, in the process securing qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Irish Eventing team manager Sally Corscadden, show jumping coach to the Irish eventing team Ian Fearon and dressage coach to the Irish eventing team Ian Woodhead, were named Coaches of the Year after the performances at the worlds.
During the last 12 months, Irish equestrian athletes have won an incredible 12 world and European championship medals at senior and youth level.
It was also a memorable year for Irish show jumping, as Irish horses and riders claimed gold, silver and bronze medals at the World Championships for Young Horses at Lanaken in Belgium.
Sligo’s Richard Howley and The Irish Sport Horse Uppercourt Cappucino took the gold, with silver going to Darragh Ryan with CSF Sir George (ISH) and bronze to Mikey Pender with HHS Vancouver (ISH).
At youth level, Irish riders claimed no less than seven team and individual medals at the Longines FEI European Championships.
