The death has taken place of Col Billy Ringrose, a star of the Irish showjumping scene in the 1950s and 1960s. The 89-year-old who had been in ill health for some time and died peacefully in Dublin. In a highly decorated career he won the Aga Khan Trophy both as a rider and the Irish Chef d’Equipe. Four years later in Rome, the Irish team was eliminated but Ringrose finished 17th in the individual event on Loch an Easpaig. He also won six international showjumping Grands Prix as well as seven Nations Cup team events.

Source: The Irish Times April 30, 2020 20:15 UTC