Nations from across the world have declared interest in sending competitors to the inaugural FEI World Eventing Championship U-25 at Millstreet in Co Cork, Ireland, on July 23-26.

Each country is permitted to field a team of four plus two individuals for this brand-new championship, which will be run at CCI4*-S level.

“We’re very excited and honoured to be organising the first world championship for riders aged up to 25,” said Event Director Thomas Duggan.

“This is a great initiative which should showcase some of the world’s most exciting and talented young riders and should be of great benefit as a stepping stone in helping them upgrade to contention for a senior championship.

“We have a tradition of presenting fun and friendly events with great cross-country courses in Ireland, the land of the horse, and we look forward to welcoming some new faces this summer.”

Alongside the Championship, there will be CCI-L and CCI-S competitions at 4*, 3* and 2* level.

Millstreet is also running its usual international weekend of eventing, plus a Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse qualifier, on May 21-24.