HORSE Sport Ireland announced today (Thursday) the appointment of Anne Marie Dunphy as Pony Dressage Team Manager. This is the first High Performance programme to be put in place for Pony Dressage.

Anne Marie Dunphy is also a Horse Sport Ireland level 2 Coach with considerable experience as an international competitor.Triona Connors, Horse Sport Ireland Equestrian Sport Co-ordinator said; “With the European Pony Championships in Millstreet this year there has been an increased level of interest in Pony Dressage. Anne Marie has a huge amount of experience and we are delighted that she has taken on the role”.Anne-Marie Dunphy, Pony Dressage Team Manager said; ” I am very honoured to offered this position. With the European Pony Championships in Milstreet this year we have a great opportunity to inspire a new generation of dressage riders in Ireland and I am very excited to be part a High Performance program that will enhance the development of the sport on an ongoing basis.”