Ciaran Nallon Turns on the Nitro to Win the Haare Statt Glatze Prize CSI 5*

By Jumper News on 2026-09-28

Vienna, Austria – September 27, 2026 – Ciaran Nallon (IRL) and Little Special in Red M claimed victory in the €28,200 Haare Statt Glatze Prize CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Vienna CSI 5* & CSI 2*, producing the fastest clear performance of the competition at Schönbrunn Palace. Riding the eight-year-old chestnut Holsteiner mare, Nallon completed both phases without a single penalty in a winning time of 26.18 seconds.

Thirty-three combinations lined up for the two-phase challenge, with the demanding course leaving little room for error. Only 13 partnerships managed to keep a clean score throughout the entire competition, setting up a closely fought battle for the top places in the decisive second phase.

**Ciaran Nallon** (IRL) & **Little Special in Red M**

Nallon and Little Special in Red M, by I’m Special de Muze out of a Calido I line, ultimately proved untouchable on the clock. The young mare’s combination of careful jumping and speed allowed the Irish rider to finish more than a second clear of the runner-up, highlighting the pair’s impressive efficiency and composure in the arena.

**Sanne Thijssen** (NED) & **Os Le Petit Cheval**

Sanne Thijssen (NED) secured second place with Os Le Petit Cheval, also jumping clear in both phases in 27.23 seconds.

**Giacomo Casade**i (ITA) & **Rodania Ter Leydonck**

Italy’s Giacomo Casadei (ITA) completed the podium aboard Rodania Ter Leydonck in 27.79 seconds. With just three combinations separated by less than two seconds, the Haare Statt Glatze Prize delivered a competitive finish against the spectacular backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace.