The ex-Ireland international will become the Acting Head of High Performance Sport at the organisation.
Former Ireland rugby hero Bernard Jackman has been appointed Acting Head of High Performance Sport at Horse Sport Ireland.
“The Irish show jumpers and eventers were the among the first, if not the first teams and athletes to secure a place in Paris last summer – in the 2022 World Championships in Herning and also in Pratoni – so we have been in the unique position to be able to plan and strategise, long term, for a tilt at medals.
“I am fascinated with the relationship between horse and athlete and when I was researching the potential for this role as we build towards Paris I came across the Two Hearts campaign from a few years back. The former Connacht, Leinster and Sale Sharks star has previously held a number of consultancy roles and was also involved with the French Rugby Union where he helped develop a High Performance culture.
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