Category: Jumper News Ireland

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 […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Cruise in the $200,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – January 31, 2026 – An unseasonably cold Saturday night didn’t deter a world-class field from contesting the $200,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix CSI 4*. Thirty athletes representing 15 countries took on the challenge, and in the end, it was World No. 11 Daniel Coyle (IRL) […]

A Photo Finish Win by Michael Duffy & Mister Qerly Z in the $32,000 Golden Ocala Qualifier CSI 2* 

Ocala, United States – January 30, 2026 – Thirty horse-and-rider combinations gathered early Friday morning in the WEC Grand Arena to contest the $32,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. In the end, it came down to an all-Irish duel, where Michael Duffy (IRL) narrowly stole the win by […]

Conor Swail Captures Wire-To-Wire Win in the $32,000 Brainwater Speed Stake CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – January 29, 2026 – The first to go was the best to go in the $32,000 BRAINWATER Speed Stake CSI 2* – 1.45m , with Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160 taking home the win on Thursday, January 29, at Desert Circuit 4, presented by La Quinta […]

Tom Wachman & Do It Easy Score the Win in the $117,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – January 29, 2026 – Four-star competition returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with a competitive field of top international talent contesting the $117,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. Forty-one horse-and-rider combinations representing 17 nations took their shot at the top prize, […]

James Chawke Claims First CSI 5*-W Win in the $32,000 Aleron Welcome Speed

Thermal, United States – January 29, 2026 – Ireland’s James Chawke (IRL) captured the first CSI 5* win of his career on Wednesday, January 28, as he piloted Daido van’t Ruytershof Z to victory in the $32,000 Aleron CSI5*-W 1.45m Welcome Speed. The class marked the start of CSI5*-W […]

Shane Breen Claims World Cup Glory at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 25, 2026 – The Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*-W & CSI 2* drew to a close on Sunday at Al Forsan International Sports Resort, as the week’s feature class, the Al Shira’aa Longines Diamond Tour FEI World Cup Grand […]

Bertram Allen on Fire at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 23, 2026 – Bertram Allen (IRL) is on fire competing at theWinter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The Irishman secured his second victory of the week in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky Speed CSI 4*, riding Zero K, a 12-year-old Danish Warmblood mare. […]

Irish Duel Marks the Day at Oliva Nova! Niall Talbot Thrives under Pressure!

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 24, 2026 – A duel between two Irishman marked the feature class on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET). It came down to Niall Talbot (IRL) and Eoin McMahon (IRL) and it was Nial who turned on the nitro aboard Charming Dream […]

Jack Ryan’s Cool Under Pressure to Win Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 23, 2026 – The second day of this CSI 3* at the 2026 Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour came to an end with new highlights. Jack Ryan (IRL) claimed victory in the main class of the day, the €28,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*. […]

Bertram Allen & Eddy Blue’s Blazing Performance Tops the $116,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 22, 2026 –  Irish riders are known for their bravery and speed competing in high-level competitions around the world. On Thursday, Olympian Bertram Allen (IRL) was a testament of that at Wellington International. Riding Eddy Blue for owner Carol Sollak, the Irishman won […]

Francis Derwin & Gospel Tame Best the Field in the $32,000 4CYTE Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, United States – January 17, 2026 – The $32,000 4CYTE Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* took center stage in the WEC Grand Arena on Friday. Fifty-two horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 nations competed for top honors, but it was Ireland’s Francis Derwin (IRL) who piloted his own Gospel Tame (Quadrio […]

Jessica Kürten Appointed Horse Sport Ireland’s High Performance Jumping Manager

Dublin, Ireland – December 19, 2025 – Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of legendary rider Jessica Kürten (IRL) as the organisation’s new High Performance Jumping Manager following a comprehensive Request for Tender (RFT) and interview process for the role, as Ireland enters an […]

FEI Announces Changes in Jumping Rules & Regulations for 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 19, 2025 – The FEI Rules and Regulations for 2026, approved by the FEI General Assembly on 7 November, have been published and are available on Inside.fei.org. In 2025, the FEI Jumping Rules underwent a Full Revision and approved by the FEI General Assembly coming […]

Tim Brennan Shines the Brightest Again in the Range Rover Grand Prix CSI U-25

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2025 – Showjumping at its finest began on Saturday at the Palexpo with the running €30,000 Range Rover Grand Prix CSI U-25, which is reserved for riders aged 25 and younger and showcases the top riders of the next generation. Following in the footsteps of their elders, they competed in […]

Daniel Coyle & Daydream Dazzle in the Salève Trophy CSI 5* at Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2025 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) made his début at the CHI Geneva a winning one, teaming up with Daydream to win the €30,000 Salève Trophy CSI 5* on Friday at the Palexpo. The 1.45m speed challenge was contested by 47 combinations but it […]

Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final: Battle of Titans at the CHI Geneva this Friday!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2025 – The countdown is almost over. The 2025 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final is set to take place tomorrow: as always on Friday evening (12 December, at 9 p.m.) at the CHI in Geneva, and as always with sold-out stands. Excitement is […]

With a Little Help from Above! Niall Talbot & Charming Dream Z Top the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 07, 2025 – Ireland’s Niall Talbot (IRL) and the 10-year-old stallion Charming Dream Z (Carrera VDL x Cagliostro 161) won Sunday’s €57,300 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain, where the […]

Conor Swail Leads Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – North American League Following First Four Events

Fort Worth, United States — December 03, 2025 — Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) leads the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League (NAL) standings as the schedule takes a break following the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Los Angeles. Swail’s performances in the first four events of […]

It’s a Win on Home Soil by Ciaran Nallon & Casalla Blue PS in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – November 29, 2025 – Ciaran Nallon (IRL) and Casalla Blue PS claimed victory on home soil in the €28,800 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Saturday. Fifty-nine combinations combinations contested the first-round course of the 1.45m challenge. In the end, it was the Irishman […]

Emily Turkington & Cornet Conquer the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2025 – Emily Turkington (IRL) and Cornet claimed the feature class on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, topping the €28,300 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2*. A total of 50 combinations faced the first round course but only […]

David Blake Dazzles to Win the Haig Landscape Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, United States – November 16, 2025 – The $24,999 Haig Landscape Grand Prix delivered a competitive finale as riders returned for a fast-paced jump-off that highlighted precision and smart decision-making. Rising to the top was Ireland’s David Blake (IRL) aboard Gucci des Emburns, owned by Pine Hollow Farm. Blake’s […]

Irish Triumph: Shane Sweetnam Claims the $120,000 Zycosan Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – November 16, 2025 – It was a grand prix doubleheader in the International Ring, showcasing two major classes across an action-packed day. The morning featured the $120,000 Zycosan Grand Prix CSI 3*, followed by the $24,999 Haig Landscape Grand Prix in the afternoon. FEI Level […]

Swail Seizes Opportunity with World Cup Victory in Toronto

Toronto, Canada – November 14, 2025 – When Conor Swail (IRL) entered the arena as the last to jump in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Toronto (CAN), he felt a victory within his grasp. The most senior athlete in a compact three-horse jump-off, Swail was aboard his […]

James Chawke on Top in the $35,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Santa Anita

Santa Anita, United States – November 14, 2025 – 1/ST, the innovative brand redefining thoroughbred horse racing and equestrian sport, entertainment and lifestyle experiences, in partnership with the prestigious Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) kicked off the first of two exciting weeks of FEI-level competition at the Santa Anita Horse Park. […]

Philip McGuane is the Master of the $32,000 Keyflow Feeds USA Power & Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – November 13, 2025 – ESP Pre-Charity Week is off to a strong start at Wellington International, bringing with it a vibrant field of international athletes and a full roster of CSI3* classes. The afternoon session featured the $32,000 Keyflow Feeds USA Power & Speed CSI3* […]

Michael Duffy & Loui LN Light Up to Win the CHG Trophy CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 08, 2025 – Michael Duffy (IRL) ahd Loui LN lit up towards victory in the €30,300 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Trophy CSI 3* on Saturday during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The Irishman and the 2014 bay Swedish Warmblood gelding (Kannan […]

Francis Derwin Dashes to the Top in the Stephex Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 25, 2025 – As another highly contested class of the second week of the Andalucía October Tour, the €28,900 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 2* took place on Saturday at the Milton arena. The winner was Francis Derwin (IRL) with Parvati AEG […]

Cian O’Connor & Canbella Blue PS Win the Stephex Trophy CSIO 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 25, 2025 –  Irish riders continue to be on top form here at the fifth Andalucía October Tour, which is kindly sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and External Relations of the Andalucían Regional Government, and the Provincial Council of Cádiz. […]