Irelands all-conquering youth jumping programme has been the envy of Europe in recent years, and hopes are high for a similar 2026 after an outstanding opening Nations Cup weekend in Sentower laid the foundations for another assault on the series, and this summers European Championships.After a wildly successful maiden Nations Cup and European Championships season last year which garnered multiple team and individual medals, Denis Flannelly and his coaching team began their second campaign at the helm over the Easter weekend at the Belgian venue.With what many would have described as developmental teams in action, Irish riders achieved individual success across the board and, most important for Flanelly, two Nations Cups wins for the Young Rider and Pony teams. They move on to Compiegne in France to compete this weekend.The Young Rider team of Aidan OBrien, Harrison Blair, Jenny Dunlop, Ben Walsh and Charlotte Coffey set the tone on the Thursday with an impressive win, totalling 12 faults over two rounds to see off France in second and Belgium in third.Not to be outdone, Irelands Pony team of Jack Dore, Ted Fagan, Robbie Sheehan, Charlie Flynn and Saoirse ONeill showed nerves of steel to take Nations Cup glory after a jump off with France, following up the Young Rider teams win the day previous. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Epic Management Marketing (@epicmanagement_marketing)Rounding out the week, in the Prijs Philippaerts We live horses CSIOP-NC-Y 1M30 Grand Prix, Fagan and Ballyfore Rosie led home an Irish 1-2-4 with Flynn runner-up with Montana and ONeill fourth with Exodus Angies Rose.The programme sees four teams again in action in Compiegne this weekend Children on Horses, Ponies, Juniors and Young Riders, with confidence high from Sentower and hopes high of some more excellent performances and we wish them the very best.The Irish teams competing in Compiegne are as follows:Children on Horses: Colm Widger, Nina Smith, Josh Fitzgerarld, Willow Gavin and BlathnaidMurphyIndividual: Zahara Kirby CasolaPony: Sam Widger, Saoirse ONeill, Ella Rush, Robbie Sheehan and Daisy ODeaIndividuals:Bonnie Loughrey and Zoe MellettJuniors: Jack Kent, Senan Reape, Alanna Fagan, Annie Boland and Lauren AdamsIndividuals:Ruby Lily Gaines, Isobel SheehanYoung Riders: Paddy Reape, Aidan OBrien, Ben Walsh, Alex OConnor and JennyDunlopIndividuals: Billy Sinnott, Tabitha Kyle.The post Youth jumpers hoping to build on Sentower success in Compiegne this weekend appeared first on .