Kurten takes second

Equestrian:  Ireland's Jessica Kurten, ranked number two in the world, finished a creditable second in the equestrian World …

Equestrian:  Ireland's Jessica Kurten, ranked number two in the world, finished a creditable second in the equestrian World Cup finals in Kuala Lumpur today.

The Co. Antrim born rider was denied top spot by a single point as Germany's Marcus Ehning took the honours for the second time in three years.  Switzerland's Beat Mandli finished third.

Riding Castle Forbes Libertina, Kurten was third following the opening two days of competition and despite putting in clear rounds over the weekend she fell just short to the German world number one.

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