Category: Jumper News Ireland

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Get the Win in $37,000 Turnham Green Two Phase CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 15, 2022 – Simon McCarthy (IRL) was done settling for second place in the $37,000 Turnham Green Two Phase CSI 2*.  After placing second in the CSI 3* Speed during the first week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by […]

Ireland Shines as Francis Derwin Wins First Competition at European Championships for Juniors

Oliva Nova, Spain – July 12, 2022 – the action kicked off on Tuesday at the FEI Jumping European Championship for Young Riders, Juniors and Children 2022 in Oliva Nova, Spain, with the first competitions for Juniors and Young Riders.   In a 1.40m competition presented by Centro Ecuestre […]

Horse Sport Ireland Announces Team for 2022 FEI World Championships in Herning

Dublin, Ireland – July 14, 2022 – Horse Sport Ireland and Ireland’s Chef d’equipe, Michael Blake, have announced the Irish showjumping team for the upcoming 2022 ECCO FEI World Championships, from the 6th to the 14th of August, in Herning, Denmark. The following combinations have been selected to represented […]

Jordan Coyle & Centriko Volo Fly to the Top in $37,500 McNerney Family Cup CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 08, 2022 – It was a busy day on the North American Ring at Spruce Meadows with three competitions spanning the three different divisions . The $37,500 McNerney Family Cup CSI 2* was next up on the North American Ring. Fifty-four […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’t Voorhof Claim the Crown in $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 9, 2022 – It was a beautiful day at Spruce Meadows for the $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*. Thirty-one horse/rider combinations qualified for the two round grand prix hoping to get a piece of the $500,000 purse. […]

Bertram Allen & Empoli de Champloue are the Best in €25,300 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Knokke Hippique

Wolvertem, Meise, Belgium – July 03, 2022 – The second week of Knokke Hippique came to an end on Sunday and it was Bertram Allen (IRL) and Empoli de Champloue who stole the show in the €25,300 Grand Prix of Knokke Hippique CSI 2*. A total of 71 […]

Christian Coyle & Coco Mercedes Turn on the Nitro to Win $30,000 Kadley Farm Jumper Classic

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 1, 2022 â€“ Christian Coyle (IRL) rode Coco Mercedes to the win in the $30,000 Kadley Farm Jumper Classic Friday at the 2022 Lake Placid Horse Shows, Sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC, and Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. One of the premier […]

Spectacular Win by Cian O’Connor & Taj Mahal in €51,300 Henders & Hazel Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wolvertem, Meise, Belgium – July 02, 2022 – A radiant sun, a lovely sea breeze and sublime sports entertainment, it was a beautiful summer’s day at Knokke Hippique. A new highlight in the three-week long equestrian experience was on the agenda today: the Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented […]

Perfect Debut in Aachen! Conor Swail Soars to First in €26,000 Prize of StädteRegion Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – June 29, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) was the second rider on Thursday, who directly won a class while making his debut at the CHIO Aachen this year. The Irish anthem rang out for him in the €26,000 Prize of StädteRegion Aachen in memory of […]

Daniel Coyle & Oak Grove’s Carlyle Find their Groove to Win €150,000 Longines Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 26, 2022 – For the first time since 1964, a rider from Ireland has won the Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*. Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Oak Grove’s Carlyle were the fastest of seven combinations with a clear round in the jump-off. Kevin […]

Shane Breen Starts Pursuit of Derby Victory with Win at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 23, 2022 – Shane Breen (IRL) got the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting off to an excellent start, claiming the £8,000 Hickstead Derby Tankard CSI 4* on the opening day of the show. The Hickstead-based Irishman is no stranger to success at the All […]

Alexander Butler Charges to Victory in $103,600 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Poznań

PoznaÅ„, Poland – June 16, 2022 – The winner of the biggest class of the first day of the 2022 edition of the 4Foulee – CHI Poznań  was Ireland’s Alexander Butler (IRL) with Eindhoven G.H.. The Longines Rankings competition, for the Equestrian Wielkopolska Prize CSI 4* and the […]

Bertram Allen & Pacino Amiro Outpower the Competition in €148,800 Agria Prize CSI 5* at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 20, 2022 – It was a thrilling finish to a sensational weekend of show jumping in the heart of Sweden as Bertram Allen (IRL) closed the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5* weekend with a win on Pacino Amiro in a lightning-fast […]

Jordan Coyle & Picador Blaze to Victory in $75,000 ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 19, 2022 – The $75,000 ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2* was the first event on the International Ring for the final day of the ‘National CSI 5* & 2*‘, presented by Rolex. The top 35 riders from competitions earlier in the week qualified to  […]

Conor Swail Charges to Win the Bantrel Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2022 – The $10,000 Bantrel Cup CSI 5* kicked off competition on the International Ring at Spruce Meadows for the 2022 Tournament Season. Over 50 entries tackled the track laid down by FEI Course Designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) for the one round […]

Richie Moloney Leads All-Irish Podium in $37,000 C. Jarvis Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 10, 2022 – Richie Moloney (IRL) got off to a great start competing in the Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s , riding Huzaar to claim top honors in the $37,000 C. Jarvis 1.45m Welcome CSI 2* last Friday at Kentucky Horse Park. A total […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Thrive in $139,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 11, 2022 – The fifth-ranked rider in the world, Conor Swail (IRL) and Vital Chance de La Roque cleared the jump-off course in 34.05 seconds to take the win in the $139,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon […]

Denis Lynch Speeds to Victory in Sopot Marriot Resort & Spa Prize CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland – June 11, 2022 – Ever since the beginning of their partnership, Denis Lynch (IRL) and GC Chopin’s Bushi have consistently thrived at the top of the sport and it was no different this Saturday as the dynamic duo raced to victory in the PLN $30,000 […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Continue to Amaze at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 09, 2022 – One of the winningest combinations in the world and the fourth best one according to the FEI ranking, Conor Swail (IRL) and Vital Chance de La Roque added another victorious jewel to their long list of recent accolades […]

Cian O’Connor & Taj Mahal Triumphant at the Longines PfingstTurnier CSI 4* in Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, Germany – June 05, 2022 – And again: Cian O’Connor’s (IRL) second victory at the Longines PfingstTurnier Wiesbaden CSI 4*. The day before, the 42-year-old Irishman had dominated the Lotto-Hessen Prize with a C Vier, and on Sunday he won the €52,000 Prize of the Hessian Prime […]

Team Ireland Cruises to Win $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 05, 2022 – As the rain began to fall on course for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO 5*, the Irish felt right at home. Langley, British Columbia’s Thunderbird Show Park hosted six teams for the final leg […]

Daniel Coyle & Oak Grove’s Carlyle Team up to Win $37,200 Tbird Cup CSIO5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 04, 2022 – As the 12 combinations took on the jump-off of the Tbird Cup CSIO5* Saturday at Thunderbird Show Park, the standard got faster and faster. But Daniel Coyle (IRL) admitted, his mount Oak Grove’s Carlyle isn’t always a fan of picking […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 Charge to Win $37,200 Nations Welcome CSIO 5* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 02, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) entered Thunderbird Show Park‘s Fort Grand Prix Arena for the $37,200 Nations Welcome CSIO 5*, a 1.50m challenge he entered aboard Theo 160 with one objective in mind. “His job today was to win, and I know that […]

Conor Swail Blazes to Another Victory at the Canadian Premier CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 29, 2022 – Sunday was a good day to be named Nadal. Across the Atlantic, tennis legend Rafael Nadal won his fourth round match at the French Open; he seeks his 14th win in the tennis major.  At tbird, Conor Swail‘s […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso Prove Uncatchable in $218,000 Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 29, 2022 – In a jump-off of 10 of North America’s finest riders, at first glance, it appeared as though the $218,000 Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5* at Thunderbird Show Park would be decided only after the lead […]

Denis Lynch Soars to New Heights Winning €450,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 29, 2022 – In 2008, he did it with his great horse Lantinus, and today, riding a gelding he only began competing four months ago, Ireland’s Denis Lynch (IRL) once again won the 2022 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5* at the CSIO 5* of […]

Back-to-Back! Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville on Top Again in €26,000 Land Rover Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2022 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and the brilliant stallion Volnay du Boisdeville posted their second win of the week when topping the €26,000 Land Rover Speed Challenge CSIO 5* during the CSIO 5* of Rome – Masters Fratelli d’Inzeo at Piazza di Siena […]

Dermott Lennon Lights Up to Win First Qualifier CSI 4* for the Hamburg Derby

Hamburg, Germany – May 25, 2022 – The first qualification for the Hamburg Derby CSI 4* took place on Wednesday as 52 combinations participated in the 1.45m challenge. Dermott Lennon (IRL) claimed victory aboard Gelvins Touch, guiding the 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse (Touchdown x Diamond Lad) towards penalty-free […]

Darragh Kenny Dashes for the Cash in €26,000 ENI Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Rome

Rome, Italy – May 26, 2022 – Team Ireland got a big boost when Darragh Kenny (IRL) claimed the honours in the biggest class of the first day, the €26,000 Speed Challenge CSIO 5*, presented by ENI at CSIO5* Rome – Masters Fratelli d’Inzeo 2022 at Piazza di […]

Jordan Coyle & Picador Charge to First in $37,000 Alliant Private Client Challenge CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 19, 2022 – New York’s early-morning rain was gone in time for Thursday’s featured competition at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, with open jumpers and top-level hunters returning to beautifully decorated rings for the first awards of Week 2. Flying […]