CLONAKILTY'S Brian Morrison is the new Student Rider World Champion
CLONAKILTY’S Brian Morrison is the new Student Rider World Champion.
The West Cork man (pictured), who has enjoyed major success as both an eventer and a showjumper, won Gold at the AIEC World Finals that were held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Centre in Florida.
Students from all over the globe competed in this hotly-contested competition involving dressage and show-jumping, and competitors are amongst the best young riders from around the world.
Morrison took the individual gold in the dressage competition and was fourth in the show-jumping final.
The Irish team of Morrison, James Brennan and Peter O’Donnell also took the silver medal in the team event, narrowly beaten by Britain.