Isuzu Ireland have taken over sponsorship of the national Grand Prix outdoor show-jumping league, which runs on a weekly basis at shows around the country until the September 7th final in Piltown, Co Kilkenny. The £15,000 package was officially announced in Dublin last night.

Three riders are sharing the league lead, Clement McMahon, Tom Slattery and Denis Coakley all being on 66 points.