Italian
International Rider James Connor Declares For Ireland
Dressage Ireland announced today (Thursday 22nd May 2003) that Italian
world ranked international rider James Connor has declared for Ireland
following formal
confirmation from the Equestrian Federation of Ireland that his
change of nationality has been accepted by the Federation Equestre
Internationale.
Paul Byrne Chairman of Dressage Ireland stated "I am delighted
to welcome James as a member of Dressage Ireland. I believe his
presence in our senior ranks will greatly enhance the steadily growing
international reputation of Irish dressage."
James will compete at Barzago CDI**, Italy (23rd - 25th May) along
with fellow Irish riders Anna Merveldt-Steffens and Heike Holstein.
Rider Profile
JAMES JOSEPH CONNOR
DATE OF BIRTH: 25/06/1959
HEIGHT: m. 1,82
WEIGHT: kg. 82
James
is currently ranked 82nd in the FEI/BCM World Dressage Rankings
and he lives in Milan, Italy. He left Dublin to ride and teach,
firstly in Denmark and subsequently in Italy where he has been
living for the past twenty five years. He has ridden in two World
Equestrian Games and one European Championship for Italy. James
speaks fluent English and Italian, he enjoys travelling, golf
and music. He has been national trainer for pony, junior and young
riders, Chef d’Equipe of the Italian team at the European
Pony Championships and is currently running a large equestrian
centre in Milan. Last season James placed 2nd both in the Grand
Prix at Barzago CDI*** and in the Grand Prix at the Milan Masters
CDI*** with Night Flyer. He was also third with the same horse
in the Grand Prix Kur in Milan behind the winner Irish rider Anna
Merveldt-Steffens and Fosbury.
HORSES:
WILD LION
8 years old - Bay gelding owned by Mr. Mariano Frey
HIGH
FLYER
16 years old - Dutch gelding owned by James Connor
HAMLET
14 years old - German gelding owned by James Connor
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