Category: Jumper News Ireland

Mark McAuley is the Master of the Grand Prix of Megève CSI 3*

Megève, France – July 19, 2026 – Mark McAuley (IRL) and L’Arc en Ciel Z won the €57,200 Grand Prix of Megève on Sunday, claiming the CSI 3* 1.50m feature class by 0.57 seconds following a 13-combination jump-off. The victory brought a record-breaking 15th edition of the show […]

Ciarán Nallon: Ready for the Biggest Home Start of His Career

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 17, 2026 – “Ciarán is an exceptional talent. He’s still very young, but incredibly composed for his age. He’s a great rider – otherwise he wouldn’t be riding for our team, especially not at our home event. Together with Casalla Blue PS, he’s already […]

Shane Sweetnam Steals the Show in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 12, 2026 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and James Kann Cruz claimed victory in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5*, presented by Agria at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* following an exceptional two-round competition on Sunday afternoon. Under brilliant Swedish sunshine and […]

Cormac Hanley & Santiago VH Netehof Back on Top in the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Ocala, United States – July 09, 2026 – Cormac Hanley (IRL) delivered the fastest performance of the day to claim victory in the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Speed Challenge CSI 2* during the fifth week of the WEC – Ocala Summer Series at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) – […]

Mark Bluman Claims Victory in the Fan-Favourite Sun Life Derby at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – July 04, 2026 – The fan-favourite Sun Life Derby brought the ‘North American’, presented by Rolex, to an exciting close on Sunday afternoon. Twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations took on the iconic derby course, a test spanning more than one kilometre and featuring 18 obstacles (24 efforts) […]

Daniel Coyle Claims the Kubota Cup Title at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – July 04, 2026 – The $65,217 Kubota Cup Winning Round CSI 5* – 1.50m opened competition on the International Ring on Sunday during the ‘North American’, presented by Rolex. In this  format, the top 10 athletes from the first round return for the Winning Round, […]

Fastest in the Field: Tom Wachman Wins the McNerney Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – July 03, 2026 – The $32,609 McNerney Cup CSI 5* – 1.45m kicked off FEI 5* competition Friday afternoon on the International Ring at Spruce Meadows. Twenty-five athletes stepped through the iconic Clock Tower to challenge a technical track designed by FEI course designer Santiago […]

Cormac Hanley & Santiago VH Netehof Supreme in the Budweiser Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, United States – July 02, 2026 – Irish rider Cormac Hanley (IRL) claimed top honors in the $32,000 Budweiser Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during the fourth week of the WEC Ocala Summer Series at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala. The 1.45 jump-off challenge was […]

Daniel Coyle & Calippo 57 Strike Lightning Fast Victory in the Akita Drilling Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – July 01, 2026 – Canada Day at Spruce Meadows is always a special occasion, and this year’s celebration was no exception. Thousands of fans filled the grounds to enjoy a beautiful day featuring world-class international show jumping, a complimentary BBQ courtesy of ATCO, crowd-favourite corgi […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso are the Aces Again in the $100,000 Grand Prix of Lake Placid CSI 3*

Lake Placid, United States – June 28, 2026 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) of Ireland rode Ariso to victory in the $100,000 Grand Prix of Lake Placid CSI 3* to conclude Week 1 of the Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS), Sponsored by The Bainbridge Companies and Presented by Sea Shore Stables. Coyle topped […]

Jordan Coyle Sweeps the Top Two Places in the $45,000 Wölffer Estate Vineyard Challenge CSI 3* at Lake Placid

Lake Placid, United States – June 26, 2026 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) rode Ariso to victory Friday in the $45,000 Wölffer Estate Vineyard Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at the 2026 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS), sponsored by The Bainbridge Companies and presented by Sea Shore Stables. Coyle also placed second on For Gold as […]

Speed, Precision & Victory! Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to the Top in the Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 26, 2026 – Friday’s featured event at the ‘Pan American CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex, was the $72,464 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* – 1.55m, the lone competition on the International Ring and the final qualifying opportunity for Sunday’s AON Grand Prix […]

Riders & Horses for the Pan-American CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows this Week

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – June 25, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and five-star action again with the running of the Pan-American CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows. Many stars of showjumping have come from all over the world and are gathered there this week in pursuit of […]

2026 Gallagher Dublin Horse Show Returns Bigger than Ever with €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix

Dublin, Ireland – June 24, 2026 – The newly branded Gallagher Dublin Horse Show returns to the RDS from August 5th – 9th, ushering in a landmark year for one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting and cultural events. Welcoming Gallagher as title partner for the first time, the 2026 Show […]

Simpson Set His Eyes on Second Title after Ideal Agria Derby Trial Run 

Hickstead, England – June 19, 2026 – The 2023 Al Shira’aa Derby winner David Simpson (IRL) and Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve laid down the gauntlet for a repeat win with a superb victory in the Agria Derby Trial. Today’s feature class set the scene for what could be […]

Philip McGuane & Paso Doble SCF Steal the Spotlight in the $31,020 Welcome CSI 2*

Saugerties, United States – June 12, 2026 – The spotlight shone on international-level show jumpers at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, on Friday morning, June 12, 2026, as the second day of the Hits Hudson Valley FEI Jumper Special got underway. Four nations were represented in […]

Riviera Rocket: Ciaran Nallon Tops the PremiuMares Prize CSI 5* at St. Tropez

Ramatuelle, St. Tropez, France – June 12, 2026 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St. Tropez CSI 5* delivered another unforgettable showdown on Friday afternoon as the PremiuMares Prize CSI 5* – 1.50m after a breathtaking battle between 16 world-class combinations. In a finish separated by […]

Daniel Coyle Doubles Up for a One-Two Finish in the Recon Metal Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada –June 11, 2026 – The $65,217 Recon Metal Cup CSI 5* – 1.55m served as this week’s key qualifying competition for Saturday’s RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, drawing 46 athletes to the International Ring. Riders stepped through the iconic Clock Tower […]

An Irish Touch as Cian O’Connor Thrives in the FFE Generali Prize CSIO 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France — June 11, 2026 — The first jumps, the first gallops, and the first thrills. This Thursday, the François André Stadium welcomed the world’s top riders for the opening of the four-day 2026 Longines Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France. Under a […]

Philip McGuane Makes it to the Top in the $62,500 Upperville Welcome Stakes CSI 4*

Upperville, United States — June 05, 2026 — The 2026 Upperville Colt & Horse Show CSI 4*, presented by Mars Equestrian™ came down to fractions of a second on Friday, with Ireland’s Philip McGuane (IRL) and Evergate Stables’ Crislin van den Bosrand Z capturing the $62,500 Upperville Welcome Stakes CSI 4* […]

Tom Wachman Makes Winning Look Easy in the €105,500 Loro Piana Trophy CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 30, 2026 – All good things come in threes… In the seventh prize of the 2026 CSIO of Rome – Master d’Inzeo , Ireland secured one more victory, this time in the €105,500 Loro Piana Trophy CSIO 5*. Following Denis Lynch (IRL) and Jordan Coyle […]

Simon McCarthy & Narcotique VH Dingenshof Defend their Title in the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wilmington, Ohio – May 31, 2026 – The sun was shining and the stage was set at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Saturday evening for the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 2* of Spring 2. Athletes representing eight different nations met for the final day of international competition, […]

Shane Sweetnam Pilots Pegina VD Bisschop to the Top in the $182,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake CSI 4*

Devon, United States â€“ May 30, 2026 – On the final night of competition at the 130th Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Pegina VD Bisschop, owned by Shane Sweetnam & Voquest, saved the best for last. FEI jumpers took to the Dixon Oval for […]

Conor Swail Strikes Again! Seventh Series Win Caps Emotional Uryadis Village Grand Prix CSI 2*

Langley, Canada – May 30, 2026 â€“ Conor Swail (IRL) struck again. The Irish rider captured his seventh international victory of tbird’s spring series—and arguably his most meaningful yet— winning the  $31,100 Uryadis Village Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m on Saturday at the Odlum Brown BC Open. Piloting the […]

Jordan Coyle & King Kannan GP Sit on the Throne of the Kep Italia Prize CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 30, 2026 – Following their success in the opening class at the 2026 CSIO 5* of Rome Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo, Ireland took the lead in the €15,000 KEP Italia Prize CSIO 5*, first class this morning. Jordan Coyle (IRL) was the winner of this competition against […]

Sixth Win! Conor Swail Can’t Be Stopped in the Friends of Tbird Qualifier CSI 2*

Langley, Canada – May 28, 2026 – Conor Swail (IRL) cannot be stopped. The Irish rider picked up his sixth international win in just 9 days at Thunderbird Show Park, this time piloting Kazelli VDL to victory in the $31,100 Friends of Tbird Qualifier CSI 2* – 1.45m at the […]

Denis Lynch Dashes to the Top in the Safe Riding Winning Round CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 28, 2026 – The opening competition of the 2026 CSIO 5* of Rome – Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo  has kicked off with the Irish national anthem this morning. Denis Lynch (IRL) won the â‚¬29,000 Safe Riding Winning Round CSIO 5* and obstacles set of 1.45 […]

Swail Does It Again! Fifth International Victory in Eight Days at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Canada – May 27, 2026 – Sometimes a horse-and-rider pair gets on a hot streak. And sometimes, the rider is the hot streak. Case in point: Conor Swail (IRL). The Irish show jumping sensation delivered yet another masterful win in Wednesday’s $31,100 Nations Welcome Qualifier CSIO 4*, piloting Casturano […]

The Conor Swail Show Continues in the $117,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Canada – May 24, 2026 – It was Conor Swail (IRL) week at tbird. And he saved the best drama for last. The Irishman closed out the CSI 4* & 2* Canadian Premier at Thunderbird Show Park with his fourth victory of the week—this time aboard the […]

“Chawking” Up the Wins! James Chawke & Daido van’T Ruytershof Z Winning Ways Continues at Tbird

Langley, Canada – May 22, 2026 – Call it Chawke Value: James Chawke (IRL) and Daido van’t Ruytershof Z saved the best for last in Friday’s $62,500 Qualifier CSI 4* — to no one’s surprise. Winning is what they do in the Fort Grand Prix Arena. Six pairs […]