A correction to B would be "I can't wait to see Ireland!" A correction to C would be to replace the semi colon with a comma A correction to D would be to replace the colon with a semi colon or a hyphen.
The horseman's presence likely foreshadows the impending evil the horseman may commit against Ichabod and other people in the story. Based on the description and arrival of the horseman, the reader can assume that this figure will haunt the surrounding area.