This weekend, the eventing world will descend on the Duggan family’s Green Glens Arena in Co Cork, Ireland, for the 10th anniversary of the Millstreet International Horse Trials (May 29-June 1) where more than 400 horses from 13 nations will be running in classes from CCI1*-Intro to CCI4*-L plus the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse qualifiers.

As well as providing a first taste of international atmosphere for young riders, many of the world’s most experienced riders return year after year for the renowned cross-country courses designed by Mike Etherington-Smith in the picturesque parkland of Drishane Castle.

Britain’s dual Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett, who dominated last weekend’s Bicton CCI4*-S in such great style, brings several horses, including new ride Drumgiven Mr Charisma, an Irish Sport Horse, for the Noel C. Duggan Engineering CCI4*-L. Her compatriot Gemma Stevens also has an Irish-bred ride in this class, Flash Cooley.

Other top riders making the trip to Ireland include Australia’s veteran triple Olympic gold medallist Andrew Hoy and Kevin McNab plus Britain’s Emily King and, from the USA, Hallie Coon. All the big Irish names are out in force, too, including Austin O’ Connor after his brilliant Badminton performance, alongside Joseph Murphy, Padraig McCarthy, Ian Cassells, Sarah Ennis and Sam Watson.

The following nations are represented: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and USA.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces to Millstreet for what we hope will be another happy weekend of good competition and good company,” said event director Thomas Duggan. “Yet again we have received a great entry, which is testament to our annual showcase of both the Irish horse and Irish hospitality.”

For more information and links to start lists and live results when available, visit www.millstreet.horse/eventing. Admission to the public is free of charge on all days. Live-streaming of all the action from the Main Arena and two full days of Cross Country will be available via the Millstreet website, social media channels and ClipMyHorse.tv.