Cathal Daniels facts for kids

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Cathal Daniels

Personal information
Born	(1996-09-13) 13 September 1996 (age 29)
Medal record Equestrian Representing  Ireland World Championships Silver 2018 Tryon Team eventing European Championships Bronze 2019 Luhmühlen Individual eventing

Cathal Daniels, born on September 13, 1996, is a fantastic Irish horse rider. He competes in a challenging sport called eventing. Eventing is like a triathlon for horses and riders. It tests their skills in three different areas. Cathal has won many important medals in this sport. He is known for his talent and teamwork with his horses.

What is Eventing?

Eventing is an exciting equestrian sport. It combines three different phases. First is dressage, where riders guide their horses through a series of movements. It shows how well the horse and rider communicate. Next is cross-country, which involves galloping over natural obstacles. These can include logs, ditches, and water jumps. It tests bravery and endurance. Finally, there is show jumping. Here, the horse and rider jump over colorful fences in an arena. The goal is to clear all the jumps without knocking them down.

Cathal's Early Achievements

Cathal started winning medals at a young age. He competed in European championships for ponies, juniors, and young riders. From 2012 to 2017, he earned many top awards. He won an amazing four gold medals during these years. One gold was for his individual performance. The other three were for his team's success. These early wins showed his great potential.

Medals as a Young Rider

• In 2012, he won two gold medals at the European Pony Championships. He won one for his team and one for himself.
• In 2013, he helped his team win a gold medal at the European Junior Championships.
• In 2014, his team again won gold at the European Junior Championships. He also won a silver medal individually.
• In 2015, he earned a team bronze medal at the European Young Rider Championships.

Big Wins on the World Stage

As Cathal grew older, he started competing in even bigger events. He showed he could compete with the best riders in the world. He earned two major championship medals. These were for his performances at the highest level of eventing.

World and European Championships

• In 2018, Cathal competed at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games. This is a huge international competition. He helped the Irish team win a silver medal. This was a fantastic achievement for Ireland.
• In 2019, he competed at the European Championships. He won an individual bronze medal there. This showed his skill as a top rider.

His Amazing Horses

Cathal has ridden many talented horses throughout his career. One of his most famous partners is a horse named Rioghan Rua. She has been with him for many of his big wins. They have competed together in some of the toughest events. Another horse he has ridden is Sammy Davis Junior. These horses are true athletes. They work hard with Cathal to achieve their goals.