Mike and Mac finish 14th at European Championships in Blair

THREE clear show jumping rounds in the final phase of the FEI European Eventing Championships at Blair Castle, Scotland today (Sunday) left Ireland with two riders finishing in the top 20.Michael Ryan, the only team member to complete Saturday’s cross country course without mishap, today finished 14th individually on Ballylynch Adventure (ISH) with a total score of 61.10. Yesterday’s tough cross country course at Blair Castle Scotland led to a total of 19 combinations suffering retirement or elimination, including three of the Irish team.With championship team status no longer achievable, Ireland’s hopes resided with today’s trio of riders, competing as individuals.