Category: Jumper News Ireland

Darragh Kenny & GK Casper Dash to Win Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida , EUA – March 17, 2021 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and GK Casper “ghosted” the competition during Turf Tour 9 at Polo West, adding to his already impressive tally of 2021 wins on the circuit. Once again topping the weekly $15,000 1.40M Turf Tour Grand […]

Dr. Jack Snyder: What You Need to Know about the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1)

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2021 – After a year of pandemic that drastically reduced the activity in the equestrian community, equestrians face the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, another major tragedy that has already cost the lives of 17 horses, with several of them having been infected […]

Jordan Coyle & Warnike Jump for the Win in Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Following the five-star class in the International Arena, a total of 29 horse-and-rider combinations contested Alan Wade’s (IRL) speed course in the $6,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty 1.45m CSI2* class. Jordan Coyle (IRL) rode the heels of the week’s lucky streak […]

Nicky Galligan & Javas Miss Jordan Jump to Victory Again at Thermal

Thermal, Califoria, USA â€“ March 7, 2021 – Riders hailing from nine nations met in the Grand Prix Stadium for the $36,600 FEI 1.45m CSI 3*, sponsored by Prestige Saddlery. Twenty horse and rider combinations raced against the clock in the speed class to see who would best the […]

Horse Sport Ireland Implements EHV-1 Protocol with Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine

Naas, Ireland – March 03, 2021 – Representatives from Horse Sport Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the FEI IRL National Head Veterinarian and representatives from the Irish Equine Centre met last night to discuss and agree a risk management EHV-1 Protocol for FEI athletes […]

Michael G. Duffy & Lapuccino 2 Unbeatable in €95,500 Andalucia Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 28, 2021 – What an exciting €95,500 Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4* class on Andalucia Day Sunday here at Montenmedio.  This prestigious class was sponsored by the Junta de Andalucía and the very testing course in the first round, left only […]

Bourns is Best with Darquito, Topping the $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – A total of 44 competitors gave it their best shot over the handywork of Andy Christiansen (ECU) and Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) in the $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2* as just eight combinations left all the fences up for a […]

Back-to-Back for Brilliant Bertram with Win in the $401,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 27, 2021 – The highlight class of the seventh week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was the $401,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*, and Bertram Allen (IRL) was brilliant with Pacino Amiro, owned by Aiden McGrory, for victory on Saturday, February […]

Jordan Coyle & Eristov Excel in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 19, 2021 – The Hits Ocala Winter Circuit has crossed the mid-point with featured competition including the $200,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix, $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby and the crowning of the ACE Equestrian Mid-Circuit Champions. The excitement continues for five more […]

Paul O’Shea & Squirt Gun Power to Win $25,000 CP National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2021 – Competition concluded on the Derby Field at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Sunday, February 21, after Ireland’s Paul O’Shea (IRL) claimed victory in the $25,000 CP National Grand Prix aboard Eye Candy Jumpers’ Squirt Gun. With 35 riders testing […]

Bertram & Castlefield Vegas Complete the Double with Win in $137,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2021 – Opening the final day of week six at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), it was Bertram Allen (IRL) and Castlefield Vegas, owned by Martin Egan, taking the top spot in the $137,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3* held on the […]

Gavin Harley & Corbawido PS Cruise to Win $37,000 Captive One 1.50m Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 20, 2021 – A successful week at WEF, the “Luck of the Irish” continued for Gavin Harley (IRL) and Corbawido PS, owned by Wolfstone Stables and Sales Inc, as they flew to the top of the podium in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* […]

Bertram Allen & Castlefield Vegas Claim $37,000 WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 20, 2021 – On the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, Ireland’s Bertram Allen (IRL) and Castlefield Vegas, owned by Martin Egan, finished in top form to take the victory in the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 6 CSI 3* on Friday, February 19, […]

Michael Pender & HHS Fortune Claim the Jackpot in €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 18, 2021 – For the second straight week riders who defend the colors of Great Britain and Ireland battled amongst themselves for the win and claimed the three first positions in the €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* during the fourth week of […]

Hat Trick! Darragh Kenny & Quatinka are the Quickest in Turf Tour Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 – Three weeks, three Grand Prix classes, three victories: Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) delivered a hat trick last Friday, by winning his 3rd consecutive $15,000 1.40M Turf Tour Grand Prix during Turf Tour 6, held at To-Kalon Farm. The weekly show […]

Cian O’Connor & Careca LS Elite Conquer $50,000 Restylane Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 14, 2021 – It was the luck of the Irish on Sunday afternoon as Cian O’Connor (IRL) piloted Careca LS Elite, owned by Ronnoco Jump Ltd, to a victory in the $50,000 Restylane Grand Prix CSI 2*. The track set by Kelvin Bywater […]

Shane Sweetnam & Alejandro Soar to Win $401,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 13, 2021 – The first five-star grand prix of the season was a treat for show-jumping fans as Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Alejandro, owned by Sweet Oak, Spy Coast, & Seabrook LLC, sped to the win in the $401,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Claim Feature Class at Vilamoura CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 11, 2021 – Britain and Ireland were once again in a fierce battle for the top spot in Friday’s feature class during the third week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. In the end, Great Britain managed to […]

Darragh Kenny & Urhelia Lutterbach Top $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 05, 2021 – Ireland took the top prize in the $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix last Friday at The Ridge in Wellington. Once again, it was up to Darragh Kenny (IRL) to do the honors for the Irishmen, this time teaming up with […]

Shane Breen’s Cos I Can Passes Away

Dublin, Ireland – February 01, 2021 – Earlier this week, Shane Breen (IRL) announced that his former partner Cos I Can had passed away. Bred by Shane’s cousin, John Griffin, the bay Irish Sport Horse gelding teamed up with Breen to win the 2012 Nations Cup of Great […]

Darragh Kenny & Cazador LS Claim Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 29 – The fourth week of Turf Tour competition crowned Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Cazador LS as the winners of Friday’s $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix at Polo West, while riders of all levels enjoyed a weekend of Hunter Derbies held at […]

Nicky Galligan & Java Miss Jordan Triumph in $137,000 Brown Advisory Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 31, 2021 – FEI competition concluded this week with the $137,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, sponsored by Brown Advisory, in the Grand Prix Stadium. Thirty-three horse and rider combinations took on the challenge presented by course designer Alan Wade (IRL) and it was […]

Darragh Kenny Strengthens His String with the Addition of Two Top Horses

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 01, 2021 – After the retirement of Go Easy de Muze and end of partnership with Ann Thompson’s Balou du Reventon, Darragh Kenny (IRL) has strengthen his string of horses back up again with two 13-year-old top horses that recently had been acquired […]

Darragh Kenny Dashes Towards Another Victory in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 28, 2021 –Coming off a win in the 1.40m jumpers on Wednesday at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Darragh Kenny (IRL) was back to his winning ways once again, this time aboard Sweet Tricia, owned by the SHL Farm, in the $6,000 Douglas Elliman […]

Darragh Kenny & Cicomein VDL Top Jump-off Challenge in Wellington

Wellington, Florida – January 27, 2021 – In a California split, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Ben Maher (GBR) took home blue ribbons after topping a field of 121 entries in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers as week three of competition got underway at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) held […]

Bertram Allen & Pacino Amiro Power to Win $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup II CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2020 – It was a winning Friday afternoon for Ireland’s Bertram Allen (IRL) who piloted the talented Pacino Amiro to a top finish in the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Friday’s class had a […]

Darragh Kenny Announces the Retirement of Go Easy de Muze

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2021 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) announced the retirement of Go Easy de Muze. Easy was a horse of first for the Irishman at the top of the sport, with Kenny roding the gelding to his first CSI 5* victory and participation in […]

Darragh Kenny Claims the Jackpot Again in $25,000 Vita Flex National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 20, 2020 – The $25,000 New Year’s Grand Prix, presented by Vita Flex, took place on Sunday, December 20, the final day of the ESP New Year’s Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Forty-one entries hailing from 12 nations competed for […]

Shane Breen & Compelling Z Conquer €20,000 Horse Sport Ireland Masters Grand Prix

Enfield, Kildare, Ireland – December 18, 2020 – Live Show Jumping returned to Irish television screens tonight (Friday), as the Horse Sport Ireland Masters at the Emerald International Equestrian Centre served up a thrilling competing to RTE viewers across the nation and around the world on the RTE […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for Another Major Win at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 12, 2020 – Competition during the ESP Holiday II CSI 4* continued in the International Arena on Saturday, December 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Fifty-six horse-and-rider combinations faced Hector Loyola’s (PUR) course in the $37,000 JTWG, Inc. CSI 4*. […]