Category: Jumper News Ireland

Ashlee Bond & Donatello Show Sheer Speed to Win the $138,600 Saugerties Jumper Classic CSI 5*

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 09, 2022 – Ashlee Bond’s (ISR) five-year partnership with Donatello 141 paid off once again with a victory in Friday’s $138,600 Saugerties Jumper Classic CSI 5* as the Hits Championship took center stage at Hits-on-the-Hudson. Leading athletes from around the world have […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In are the Conquerors of the $75,000 Cana Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 8, 2022 – Over 35 entries were slated to compete in the Cana Cup CSIO 5* 1.60m to round out Thursday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5*. It was a competitive field filled with Olympians, World Champions and some familiar 5* Grand Prix Champions […]

Shane Sweetnam Bookends the Podium in $37,000 Corcoran Group Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 08, 2022 – Shane Sweetnam (IRL) wasn’t going to let the summer pass without a big victory. This one came in Thursday’s $37,000 Corcoran Group Speed CSI 3* aboard Alejandro, a horse no stranger to the winner’s circle. Sweetnam had two rides […]

Jordan Coyle & Centriko Volo Fly to the Top in $100,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties 

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 4, 2022 – Returning from his home country of Ireland, Jordan Coyle (IRL) brought a bit of luck back to the United States with him this week, jumping to victory in the $100,000 Hits Grand Prix during Hits-on-the-Hudson VII with Centriko Volo. Coyle […]

Paul O’Shea & Matthew Sampson Share the Win in the $400,700 Friends of the Meadows Grand Prix CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 4, 2022 – Today marked the final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. Throughout the week riders qualified for the final event, the $400,700 Friends of the Meadows Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Twenty horse/rider […]

A Stunning Victory by Michael Pender & HHS Calais in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 27, 2022 – In a thrilling afternoon of elite-level show jumping, Michael Pender (IRL) has secured the top podium position in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard aboard HHS Calais. The 22-year-old pulled off an extraordinary win against phenomenal […]

Michael Pender & Hearton du Bois Halleux Soar to the Top in €35,000 Land Rover Puissance CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 20, 2022 – Ireland’s winning streak at the 2022 Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* continued last Saturday when Kildare’s Michael Pender (IRL) claimed his fourth major five-star win of the week in the €35,000 Land Rover Puissance CSIO 5*. Riding the 15-year-old stallion Hearton […]

Lorcan Gallagher & Hunters Conlypso II Blaze to Win the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 19, 2022 – The Kentucky sunset offered a picturesque backdrop for the first feature class of the weekend at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. A total of 43 horse-and-athlete combinations took to the Rolex Stadium to vie for top honors in the $25,000 Bluegrass […]

Three Times is a Charm! Team Helios’ Hat Trick Steals the Spotlight at Major League Show Jumping of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 19, 2022 – The winning ways of team Helios returned to Canada on Friday evening as they owned the night in the $255,000 ShowPlus+ CSI 5* Team Competition at Angelstone Events in Toronto, ON. The victory marked the team’s third consecutive win in […]

Another Victory for Ireland! Trevor Breen is the Best in €51,300 Dublin Stakes CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 20, 2022 – Ireland continued to shine on home soil as Tipperary’s Trevor Breen (IRL) rode Germaine W to victory in the Dublin Stakes CSIO 5* on Saturday during the 2022 edition of the Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* at the Royal Dublin Society. […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in €350,000 Longines Grand Prix of Ireland CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 21, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* at the Royal Dublin Society. One of the most traditional horse shows in the world has saved the best for last, the €350,000 Longines Grand Prix […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Win Thrilling Jump-off to Help Ireland Beat France and Lift the Aga Khan Trophy!

Dublin, Ireland – August 19, 2022 – Team Ireland rounded up the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ – Europe Division 1 Series with the perfect win in front of the home crowd at the Royal Dublin Society Showgrounds in Dublin (IRL) today. It was the 24th victory […]

Mikey Pender Powers to Second Win at the Dublin Horse Show

Dublin, Ireland – August 18, 2022 – Day two at the Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* saw Irish riders add to their already impressive run of results, not least by Kildare’s Mikey Pender (IRL) who recorded his second international victory in the space of 24 hours. Pender partnered […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Ireland CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 19, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping this Friday at the 2022 Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* with the running of the €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Ireland CSIO 5*. Seven nations are set to go head-to-head in one of the two […]

Irish Show Jumping Team Named for Aga Khan – Michael Blake’s Quartet Drawn Sixth to Jump

Dublin, Ireland – August 17, 2022 – Irish Show Jumping team manager Michael Blake has named his four horses and riders for today’s (Friday) Longines FEI Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO 5*, for the Aga Khan trophy at the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*. The Irish team […]

James Chawke & Howard du Seigneur Find their Competitive Edge in $37,200 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada â€“ August 18, 2022 – James Chawke (IRL) stepped Ramsay Equestrian’s Howard du Seigneur up to the 1.45m height for the first time at last week’s Summer Fort Welcome CSI 3*.  It took only a week for the pair to record a victory at the height—their […]

Paul O’Shea & Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu Prove Unbeatable in €25,500 Sport Ireland Classic CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 17, 2022 – Irish riders dominated the first day of the 2022 Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*, winning all three most importanted international classes at the RDS arena in Ballsbridge. The icing on the Irish cake was the victory by Paul O’Shea (IRL) and […]

Riders & Horses for the Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 17, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*, one of the most traditional events of the year. Ireland’s most prominent equestrian competitions packs a double punch, the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Ireland CSIO 5* next […]

Willie Tynan & Fenise Finish on Top in the $40,000 Vita Flex Grand Prix at the Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont, USA – August 14, 2022 – Rounding out the very last day of the Vermont Summer Festival and the final class under the picturesque Vermont Green Mountains was the $40,000 Hits Grand Prix, sponsored by Vita Flex. Willie Tynan (IRL) continued his circuit success on the final day […]

Willie Tynan & Seattle Sail to Top of the $40,000 Kimpton Taconic Grand Prix

East Dorset, Vermont, USA – August 7, 2022 – Another beautiful week of competition under the Vermont Mountains came to a close as Week V jumper competition concluded with the $40,000 Kimpton Taconic Grand Prix. Top jumper combinations vied for first place honors over the Catsy Cruz-designed course. Once […]

Darragh Kerins & Intuitive Ride to Victory in the $50,000 Kentucky Spring Classic at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 6, 2022 – A full slate of jumper competition brought the fans to their seats in the illustrious Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park Saturday. The action packed day was to be concluded with the feature event of the week with the $50,000 […]

Conor Swail & Errol Excel in $37,000 Callidae Speed Stake CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 04, 2022 – Ireland’s Conor Swail topped 64 entries Saturday afternoon in the $37,000 Callidae Speed Stake CSI 2*. Aboard Errol, the Sagamore Farms-owned 12-year-old gelding (Luidam x Le Tot De Semilly), Swail sped to a time of 58.79 seconds around the […]

Conor Swail Accelerates to Win €25,500 Auto Selection Rennes Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 29, 2022 – The sun appeared for the econd day of competition at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & 3*. The world’s best competed in the €25,500 Auto Selection Rennes CSI 5*, a 1.45m challenge that was run on an against the […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 Go All Out to Win $37,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, July 20, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160 won Wednesday’s $37,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 3* in Tryon Stadium, stopping the speed phase timers at 27.58 seconds. Theo 160, the 2010 Holsteiner gelding (Christian 25 x Calando IV) owned by Swail […]

A One-two for Willie Tynan in the $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix

East Dorset, Vermont, USA– July 17, 2022 – It was a banner day for Willie Tynan (IRL), who closed out the second week of the Vermont Summer Festival with the top two placings in Sunday’s $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix. Tynan was the first to show with Seattle and proved […]

Conor Swail Picks Up Right Where He Left Off Winning $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, NC – July 17, 2022 – Conor Swail (USA) picked up right where he left off before leaving the Tryon Spring & Summer Series to go to Europe, riding Errol to claim the win in Sunday’s $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix. Thirteen horses tested the Guilherme […]

Richard Howley Rides to Fame in the €26,000 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 4*

La Coruña, Spain – July 16, 2022 – What can one expect by having a horse called fame? Perhaps victories to fame and a lot of wine to celebrate them. That was exactly the case of Richard Howley last Saturday at A Coruña – Casas Novas CSI 4*. […]

Michael Pender & Elektra des Premices Power to Win €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – It was a Sunday afternoon of world-class performances as equine firepower was on display with breathtaking star horses and future champions lighting up Tops International Arena and giving fans around the world watching GCTV an incredible treat. Young Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) was […]

Irish Duel! Daniel Coyle Nips Denis Lynch at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 15, 2022 – The start of Summer Event II at Tops International Arena could not have been better. Visitors enjoyed the great weather, brilliant atmosphere and fun entertainment. In a fantastic first day of great sport at Tops International Arena, Daniel Coyle (IRL) […]

Jason Foley Jumps to Success at European Championships for Young Riders

Oliva Nova, Spain – July 12, 2022 – The Young Riders had 86 pairs at start in their first round of competition, judged as a Table C and jumped over a course set at 1.45m – and also in this age category it ended with an Irish win. With […]