Shane Sweetnam takes second place at five-star Canada event

Shane Sweetnam enjoyed a five-star grand prix second place finish on FEI Nations Cup weekend at Langley, Vancouver.

Cork's Sweetnam and Galwayman Andrew Bourns put in strong performances ahead of the big team event in Canada.

Competing in the CSIO5* 1.60m Grand Prix, Sweetnam was one of only four riders to progress to the jump-off on what was just mare Out of the Blue SCF's second appearance at five-star level. The pair stopped in the clock in the jump-off in 43.05 seconds.

Victory went to American rider Shawn Cassady and NKH Centro Blue in a time of 42.46 seconds.

The home nation completed the podium with a safe clear round in the jump-off from Samantha Buirs and Chic D Emma Z.

Bourns and the Irish Sport Horse Sea Topblue were the fastest of the riders who picked up four faults in the initial round to finish fifth overall.

Also at the same venue, Jordan Coyle claimed victory in the 1.45m Ranking Class with Ariso, a 12-year-old gelding owned by Elan Farm.

In team action in Norway, The Underwriting Exchange Irish Show Jumping Team claimed second place in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Regional Qualifier in Drammen.