Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – Thursday, February 27 – It was a perfect day for the first of the XXVI Sunshine Tour CSI 4* today, with plenty of sun and an electric atmosphere as around 1000 combinations took to the arenas. Dermott Lennon (IRL) riding “MJM Pursuit” […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 27, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Carthano cruised to victory in the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSIO 4* during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Thursday, February 20, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova van Overis Z were the winners of yesterday’s feature class in the Francisco Moura Arena, the €25,800 Jump-off Class CSI 3* during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – Friday, February 21, 2020 – Beating off more than 85 competitors, the 19-year-old Irish rider, Jason Foley (IRL), was top of the class with “Castlefield Cass”. The class was sponsored by €26,650 Iberian Sportech and was the qualifier for the first Big Grand Prix, which will […]
Wellington, Florida – February 12, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode Billy Manjaro to victory in the 1.40m $8,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-Up CSIO5*, besting 49 competitors on a bright and balmy Wednesday afternoon at Deeridge Farms. The Irishman guided the gelding flawlessly over the course, registering a penalty-free performance […]
Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – Thursday, February 06, 2020 – An unsual outcome was the result after the very exciting €52,000 Sharjah Islamic Bank Challenge CSI 5*-W/2* last Friday during The H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W/2* at the Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club in […]
Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – February 06, 2020 – Shane Breen (IRL) and Evita won the €25,400 Sharjah Tourism Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W/2* at the Sharjah Racing Club in The United Arab Emirates. The Irishman and the […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – January 31, 2020 – Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Geneve R claimed top honors in the €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* for the Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy on Friday during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain. The Brit and the 9-year-old bay […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 29, 2020 – Action during week four of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) had a change of scenery, with 80 riders crossing the road to the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival). It was third […]
Leipzig, Germany – January 20, 2020 – Ireland’s Denis Lynch (IRL) firmly secured his spot at the 2020 Longines Jumping World Cup Final when storming to victory with GC Chopin’s Bushi in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier in Leipzig, Germany today, where […]
Wellington, Florida – January 12, 2020 – Irish Olympic bronze medalist Cian O’Connor (IRL) won the $75,000 Rosenbaum PLLC Grand Prix riding Lazzaro Delle Schiave to close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – After coming close a few times in the previous classes throughout the week, Denis Lynch (IRL) rode Cristello to victory in the CHF $75,000 Championat of Basel CSI 5* during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Irishman and the […]
Wellington, Florida – January 8, 2019 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam opened the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a victory in the $8,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Wednesday. WEF continues through March 29, 2019 with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class […]
Wellington, Florida – January 6, 2020 – The 2019 ESP Holiday Finale concluded last Sunday with Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Essenar Crixus winning the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix in the International Arena. The Irishman and Elan Farm’s 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Luidam x Ard Vdl […]
Liverpool, England – December 31, 2019 – Irish titan Billy Twomey (IRL) won the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Grand Prix CSI 4* for a remarkable third time in five years after an exhibition of world-class showjumpjng at the M&S Bank Arena last Tuesday. Billy, one of the most […]
London, England – December 18, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* yesterday at Olympia – The London International Horse Show CSI 5*. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x Nabab de Reve) […]
Stockholm, Sweden – November 30, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the KR $310,000 Speed Class CSI 4* yesterday during the Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4* in the nation’s capital. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x […]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 10, 2019 – Bertram Allen (IRL) and GK Casper landed off the final fence and brought a sold-out crowd to their feet with his victory in the $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto CSI 4*-W in Canada. The 24-year-old’s elation was evident as he […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 07, 2019 – Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova Van Overis Z won the €25,350 Jump-off Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The Irishman and the 11-year-old black Zangersheide gelding (Casper van […]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 08, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Farrel claimed the win in yesterday afternoon’s featured $37,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 4* during the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, the main attraction of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada. The Irishman rode the 9-year-old bay […]
Thermal, California, USA – November 07, 2019 – Brian Cournane (IRL) and Penelope Cruz claimed top honors in the $40,000 Desert Classic CSI 3*, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition yesterday during the National Sunshine Series II CSI 3*-W at the Desert International Horse Park in the USA. Eighty-one combinations challenged Alan Wade‘s (IRL) 1.50m course, […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – Nov. 1, 2019 – Jumper competition at the 2019 National Horse Show CSI 4*-W continued Friday afternoon with the $36,000 EquiJet Accumulator CSI 4* class, one of the more unique contests of the week. Under the spotlights of the Alltech Arena, 24 contenders were seen […]
Lexington, Kentucky – November 01, 2019 – Prior to Thursday’s feature event, the Alltech Arena welcomed 33 horses and athletes to vie for top honors in the $36,000 International Open Jumper Speed CSI 4* during the 136th edition of the National Horse Show CSI 4*-W at the Kentucky […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – October 30, 2019 – Donning festive costumes to celebrate the Halloween season, 57 horse-and-rider partnerships representing 10 nations tested their footspeed Wednesday evening in the $36,000 Free x Rein International Jumper Welcome Speed CSI 4*, the first show jumping class of the 2019 National Horse Show […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 14, 2019 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Elan Farm’s Essenar Crixus came out on top in Sunday’s $30,000 American Standard Grand Prix to conclude Tryon Fall 4 competition at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), located in the Tryon Resort, stopping […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 12, 2019 – Conor Swail (IRL) and GK Coco Chanel nailed their jump-off to a win in the $134,000 Gary Sinise Foundation Jump for our Heroes Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Lowe’s at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at […]
Barcelona, Spain – October 05, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Sweet Tricia were the winners of the €55,600 Queen’s Cup – Segura Viudas Trophy CSIO 5* last Saturday during the CSIO Barcelona at the Real Polo Club of Barcelona in Spain. The Irishman and the 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood (Berlin […]
Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2019 – Seamus-Hughes Kennedy (IRL) and Cuffesgrange Cavadora won the €100,000 Final for Seven-Year-Olds during the FEI / WBFSH World Jumping Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Lanaken, Belgium. The Irishman and the Irish Sport Horse mare (Z Wellie 72 x Luidam) were supreme […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 04, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Cita won the $36,100 Telus Cup CSI 5* on Wednesday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. Mother Nature brought clear skies and sunshine to opening day of […]
Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 31, 2019 – Shane Sweetnam (IRL) captured the $72,000 Longines Cup CSI 4* for the third consecutive year, piloting Kirschwasser SCF during the 44th Hampton Classic Horse Show CSI 4* in Bridgehampton, New York, USA. American riders Catherine Tyree (USA) and Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) […]
