Ireland’s Richard Howley made it a magical double of back-to-back victories when, just a week after coming out on top at the opening leg in Oslo (NOR) last Sunday, he did it all again today at the second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023/2024 Western European League in Helsinki, Finland.

Once again there was a world-class field including many of those at the very top end of the rankings. But the 31-year-old rider who hails from Sligo in Ireland, lives in Yorkshire, England, and is ranked 114th simply left the rest floundering in his wake with another stunning performance from his 12-year-old gelding Consulent de Prelet Z in the eight-horse jump-off against the clock.

“I always want to win, and competing against the best riders you have to give all. My horse is very careful so I can ask him everything, I can move fast and collect him at the last minute. Obviously I never thought I would win both legs even if it is always the goal to win. I really want to try to go the the World Cup Final so this is my chance and we are very motivated,” said Howley.

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