Category: Jumper News Ireland

Denis Lynch & Vistogrand Victorious in the Demeures de Campagne Prize CSI 3*

Compiègne, France – April 09, 2026 – Twenty-five years after his first appearance in Compiègne, Irishman Denis Lynch (IRL) won the Demeures de Campagne Prize CSI 3* at 1.50m, the second major event of the Compiègne Classic CSI 3*. In the jump-off, he dominated from start to finish, leaving […]

Jordan Coyle Strikes Gold at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Miami Beach, United States – April 03, 2026 – Just as gold is rare to find so is finding a great horse. Carrying the luck of the Irish Jordan Coyle (IRL) found the perfect partner in For Gold, horse that powered him to victory in the first GCL Individual […]

Darragh Kerins Dashes for Top Honors in the Vogel Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Wellington, United States – March 26, 2026 – Ireland’s Daniel Kerins (IRL) and the 10-year-old Diacette opened the day with a win in the $12,000 Vogel Speed Challenge CSI 2* – 1.45m on Thursday morning of Rolex Finale Week at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Stopping the clock […]

Plan Comes Together for Shane Sweetnam & Coriaan van Klapscheut Z in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 26, 2026 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Coriaan van Klapscheut Z won their second Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season in Thursday’s $116,100 CSI 5* offering. The week’s first qualifier for the Rolex US Equestrian Open […]

Conor Swail Completes the Sweep & Hat-trick in the $32,000 BrainJuice Classic CSI 4*

Thermal, United States – March 13, 2026 – Conor Swail (IRL) has proven to be the one to beat at Desert International Horse Park’s Desert Circuit 10, presented by KASK & Vogel. On Friday, March 13, Swail rode Casturano to victory in the $32,000 BrainJuice Classic CSI 4* 1.45m , marking the Irish riders […]

Robert Blanchette & Chardonnay Claim the Champagne in the $63,000 The Club at Iron Lake Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida – March 13, 2026 – Day two of the 35th edition of Live Oak International featured the first day of CSI 1* and CSI 4* Show Jumping, alongside the final two Driving Dressage divisions. The first day of show jumping featured thrilling competition, including the $63,000 Live Oak International Grand Prix […]

Conor Swail Gets Second Win in a Row in the $63,000 Balmoral Welcome CSI 4*

Thermal, United States – March 12, 2026 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) led a victory gallop at Desert International Horse Park for the second day in a row on Thursday, March 12. This time, Swail rode Clonterm Obolensky to the win in the $63,000 Balmoral Welcome CSI4* 1.50m at Desert Circuit […]

Shane Sweetnam Sweeps the Competition in the $116,100 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 12, 2026 – Sweeping the competition under the rug, Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Coriaan van Klapscheut Z secured their second international victory of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season after winning the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 CSI 4* at Wellington International on […]

It’s a One-Two by Conor Swail in the $32,000 Legacy Hunters & Jumpers Speed CSI 4*

Thermal, United States – March 11, 2026 – While many see being the first in the order of go as a disadvantage, that is certainly not the case for Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160. The notably fast duo was the first in the ring for the $32,000 Legacy Hunters & […]

Niamh McEvoy Tops the Kar Sport Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 08, 2026 – Irish rider Niamh McEvoy (IRL) claimed victory in the €105,500 Grand Prix CSI 4* – Kar Sport Horses Trophy, the highlight class of the fifth week of competition at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026, held in Arena 3 – Don Antonio (grass) at Dehesa […]

Darragh Kenny Dares to Be the Fastest in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 04, 2026 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) got off to the perfect start in the 9th week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Riding Cosmos BH, the Irishman rode to victory in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5* on Wednesday. The […]

Irishmen Rule! James Chawke Cruises to $32,000 BrainWater Welcome CSI 3* Win

Thermal, United States – March 05, 2026 – James Chawke (IRL) and Daido van’t Ruytershof Z were the very first pair in the ring for the $32,000 Brainwater Welcome CSI 3* – 1.45m, and they ultimately led the class from beginning to end to take home the win on Thursday, March […]

Marta-Hughes Bravo & HHS Figero Fly to Stardom in the ClipMyHorse.TV Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 01, 2026 – Irish rider Marta Hughes-Bravo (IRL), representing the Bravo-Hughes stable led by her parents Miguel (POR) and Marion (IRL), claimed victory in the highlight class of the weekend aboard the experienced HHS Figero. It marked a third win of […]

Richard Vogel Rides Victoriously in the $50,000 Hermès Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – February 28, 2026 – Besides the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* , presented by Florida Coast Equipment another major competition took place on Saturday at Wellington International. Earlier in the day, a national grand prix took center stage in the International Arena with reigning […]

Déjà Vu! Lynch & Katja Make it a Double in the Turkish Airlines Prize CSI 5*-W

Helsinki, Finland – February 28, 2026 – The €21,000 Turkish Airlines Prize CSI 5*-W offered a tight fight against the clock with riders after another clearing the course. Yesterday’s 1.45m class winners, Denis Lynch (IRL) and Katja proved unbeatable again, holding onto their early lead until the end. […]

Tom Wachman & Obora’s Laura Open Nations Cup Week Winning at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – February 26, 2026 – Ireland’s Tom Wachman opened Wellington International’s highly anticipated Nations Cup week by taking home the blue in Thursday’s $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSIO 4* with 11-year-old Estonian Sport Horse mare Obora’s Laura. Week 8 of the Winter […]

Denis Lynch Lights Up to Win the €50,000 Agria Prize CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 21, 2026 – The Irish flag was risen above the rest on Saturday at the 2026 Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W. The combination responsible for this feat were Denis Lynch (IRL) and Katja, who conquered the €50,000 Agria Prize CSI 5*-W. Despite facing fierce […]

Ireland’s Niamh McEvoy Claims Victory in the Big Tour’s Headline Class at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 21, 2026 – The day at Dehesa Montenmedio once again delivered a varied and demanding program of competitions, with many riders fine-tuning their form ahead of Sunday’s four Grand Prix classes. It was a day marked by excitement and speed, with […]

Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue Open Five-Star Week with a Win at Wellington International

Wellington, United States — February 19, 2026 — Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny (IRL) took to the International Arena with Eddy Blue to stake their claim on the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 7 CSI 5* on Thursday to open Week 7 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting […]

Conor Swail Claims Commanding Victory in the $32,000 BrainJava Welcome Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, United States – February 18, 2026 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160 were only the second pair to jump the $32,000 BrainJava Welcome Speed CSI 3*, but they set a time that would stand untouched. Through the remainder of the class on the Grass Field at Desert […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso Go Full Throttle to Win the $60,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix at Hits Ocala 

Ocala, United States – February 14, 2026 – The fifth week of the 2026 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit crescendoed show jumping action with another thrilling day of top sport on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The popular 10 week Circuit features premier hunter, jumper, and equitation competition headlined by […]

A Nitro-Charged Performance by Shane Sweetnam Tops the Mars Equestrian Winning Round CSI 5*-W

Ocala, United States – February 13, 2026 – Five-star competition continued on Friday, February 13, 2026, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) capturing the win in the $62,500 Winning Round CSI 5*-W class on Coriaan van Klapscheut Z, owned by Sweetnam […]

Shane Breen Turns on the Lightning Mode to Win Al Khail Square Welcome Stakes CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 12, 2026 – The opening day of five-star competition at the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ and The Emirates Jumping Cup delivered top-level sport under the lights at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Five-star action began in earnest with the Al Khail Square […]

Bordeaux Has its First Lady! Jessica Burke Writes History in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 07, 2026 – The Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Grand Prix of Bordeaux CSI 5*-W had long stood as one of the last strongholds on the international circuit never conquered by a female rider. Until tonight… At the peak of her career, then world […]

Daniel Coyle & Urville Z Are Unstoppable in the $65,000 Budweiser Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, United States – February 08, 2026 – The $65,000 Budweiser Grand Prix CSI 2* opened international competition on Sunday as 38 horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 nations competed for the win. In the end, it was Ireland’s Daniel Coyle (IRL) who piloted his brand-new partner, Urville Z (Ukato x Crown […]

Air Jordan! Coyle & King Kannan GP Fly the Highest in the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – February 06, 2026 – Ireland was back on top on Friday during Week 5 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Early in the day, five-star competition took the stage once again with Jordan Coyle (IRL) winning the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies […]

James Chawke Makes it Two in a Row Winning the FarmVet Classic

Thermal, United States – February 04, 2026 –  Fresh off a victory in Desert Circuit 5’s Welcome Speed, James Chawke (IRL) and Nacara van Berkenbroeck Z returned to the Grass Field at Desert International Horse Park to make it two in a row with a win in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic […]

Daniel Coyle & Calippo Can’t Be Caught in the $32,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Speed CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – February 04, 2026 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) has been on fire at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. It was no different on opening day this week as the flying Irishman and Calippo 57 charged to victory in the $32,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Speed […]

Daniel Coyle Does It Again, Piloting Brand-New Partner Urville Z to Victory in the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI2*

Ocala, United States – February 01, 2026 – International competition during Week V of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) came to a close on Sunday as 19 horse-and-rider combinations contested the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2*. Fresh off a win […]

Shane Sweetnam Soars to the Top in the $215,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 31, 2026 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and the 10-year-old Coriaan van Klapscheut Z left nothing to chance on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village by winning the $215,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*, highlighting Saturday afternoon during Week 4 at Wellington International’s Winter […]