Category: Jumper News Ireland

Another All-Irish Podium! Conor Swail “Sails” to the Top in the  Township Planning + Design Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 07, 2025 – It was another podium-sweeping day for the Irish at Spruce Meadows. World #15 ranked rider Conor Swail (IRL) completed his first 5* victory gallop of the season aboard One Edition. The pair posted a clear jump-off round with a time of […]

Back-to-Back Victories! Daniel Coyle Doubles Down in The Mustangs CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2025 – Daniel Coyle of Ireland secured two victories on Friday during The Continental CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. After winning the $35,000 The Partners CSI 5* – 1.50m earlier in the day, the Irishman doubled down for another […]

Irish Team Impresses to Win the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2025 – Fourteen years after their most recent success, on Friday the Irish team won the Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the Jumping international de La Baule CSIO 5* – Officiel de France. The green jackets beat Belgium and Brazil, while […]

Daniel Coyle Leads All-Irish Podium in The Partners Prize CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2025 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) secured two victories on Friday during the ‘Continental’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. It was a great morning for the Irish with a full podium finish in The Partners CSI 5* – 1.50m competition […]

Tom Wachman Wins the Boss Equestrian Prize CSIO 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – June 05, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the 2025 Jumping international de La Baule – Officiel de France CSIO 5* began this Thursday. Irish rider Tom Walchman (IRL) triumphed in the €28,200 Boss Equestrian Prize CSIO 5*.  At the beginning of the day, […]

Simon McCarthy Supreme Again in the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wilmington, Ohio, United States – June 01, 2025 – The highlight event of the second international week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) welcomed 27 top horse-and-rider combinations representing five nations for the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 2*. Spectators were on the edge of their […]

David Blake & J. Diago Dazzle in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Wilmington, Ohio – May 29, 2025 – Thirty-three horse-and-rider combinations met at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) first thing Thursday morning for the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* of Spring II. Not only was Ireland’s David Blake (IRL) the pathfinder, but he also managed to pilot […]

Irish Dream Team Brings Home Third Consecutive Nations Cup CSIO 4* Win at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – June 01, 2025 – For Irish team members Conor Swail (IRL), brothers Daniel and Jordan Coyle (IRL) and their cousin Christian Coyle (IRL), competing together on a team representing their home nation was a pipe dream. On Sunday, it became a reality. And […]

Another Incredible Win for Daniel Coyle in the $117,000 Grand Prix CSIO 4* at Tbird

Langley, Britisch Columbia, Canada – May 30, 2025 – If he keeps winning, we’re going to run out of ways to use “Incredible” in a sentence to describe Daniel Coyle’s (IRL) lovely, and yes, incredibly successful partner over the past two weeks at Thunderbird Show Park. Friday afternoon […]

Ciaran Nallon Turns on the Nitro in the Al Shira’aa Derby Tour Prize CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 28, 2025 – The sensation in the first qualifier of the Al Shira’aa Derby Tour in Hamburg was almost perfect: For a long time, 70-year-old Karl-Heinz Markus (GER) looked like the sure winner, but then the fast riders from the island arrived: Ciaran Nallon […]

Daniel Coyle & Incredible Impress the Most in the Nations Welcome Qualifier CSIO 4*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – May 28, 2025 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) was the rider to beat at last week’s Canadian Premier CSI 4* at Thunderbird Show Park. Now, he’s proving to be yet again at the Odlum Brown BC Open, emerging victorious on the aptly named Incredible in […]

Cian O’Connor Wins the Master d’Inzeo Leading Rider Award at the CSIO 5* of Rome

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2025 – Ireland’s Cian O’Connor (IRL) is the winner of the 2025 Master d’Inzeo Award. This prize is awarded to the rider with the highest overall score, and takes into account the results obtained in the two most eagerly awaited individual competitions of the Rome – […]

Jordan Coyle & Keep Me With You N.C. Go All In to Win the $75,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Saugerties, New York, United States – May 24, 2025 – The premier week of the expanded 2025 Hits Hudson Valley Show Series set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling ten-week season of top-tier sport, hosted at the prestigious showgrounds in Saugerties, New York. Nestled against […]

Three-way! Bryan Balsiger, Seamus Hughes-Kennedy & Giacomo Bassi Share Victory in the Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 24, 2025 – Switzerland’s Bryan Balsiger (SUI), Ireland’s Seamus Hughes-Kennedy (IRL) and Italy’s Giacomo Bassi (ITA) shared the honours in Saturday’s exciting Loro Piana Six-Bar competition to bring day three of 2025 CSIO of Rome at Piazza di Siena to a close. Just three of the 12 starters went out in […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Langley, Canada – May 23, 2025 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) doesn’t ride for second place, as is evident this week at the 2025 Canadian Premier. The Irish Olympian has now taken two international victories with Farrel, owned by Ariel Grange. The duo snagged both Wednesday’s Speed Challenge CSI […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Back in Fighting Form, Winning at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – May 21, 2025 – Six years ago, Ariel Grange’s Farrel proved himself a winner at Thunderbird Show Park. He was just 9 years old on that occasion. Now, at age 15, the Dutch Warmblood gelding (Cardento 933 x Stakkato) made an impressive comeback […]

Jordan Coyle & Jorisca Jump to the Top in the $37,500 Fidelity Investments Speed Challenge CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, United States – May 17, 2025 – Pathfinders Jordan Coyle (IRL) and For Gold were the fastest horse-and-rider combination over Alan Wade’s 14-effort course in Saturday’s $37,500 Speed Challenge CSI 4*, presented by Fidelity Investments, posting a blistering time of 60.79 seconds, but a downed rail left the door […]

Simon McCarthy Speeds to First in the $35,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, United States – May 14, 2025 – FEI show jumping action was back in the Rolex Stadium as the Kentucky Spring Classic kicked off on Wednesday with the $35,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3* – 1.45m. Over 40 top athletes vied for the winning honors, but only the […]

Jordan Coyle Flies Ahead in the $135,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group / UBS Financial Services, Inc. 

North Salem, United States – May 11, 2025 – Several entries from Ireland secured the top four placings in Sunday’s $135,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group/UBS Financial Services, Inc., which welcomed 34 horse-and-rider combinations representing seven countries to close out the first week of […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso Rise to the Top in the $25,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic

North Salem, New York, United States – May 09, 2025 – Thirty-five entries contested Alan Wade’s 16-effort, 1.45m course in Friday’s $25,000 Old Salem Farm Jumper Classic at the 2025 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, with many of them keeping smooth, steady paces despite the rain. Ireland’s […]

James Chawke & Nacara van Berkenbroeck Z Supreme in the $24,500 Horseflight Classic

Del Mar, California, United States – May 04, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Del Mar National Horse Show kicked off an exciting season at the iconic Hits Del Mar Horse Park in Del Mar, California. The prestigious event is one of the most highly anticipated on the West […]

Denis Lynch & Cornets Iberio Impress the Most in the Stal Hendrix Grand Prix CSI 2*

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – April 06, 2025 – Denis Lynch (IRL) and Cornet’s Iberio were back in the winner’s circle last Sunday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg, The Netherlands.Overcoming 10 other finalists in the jump-off, out of the original 61 entries in the first round, the […]

Another Ryan, Another Irish Win! Jack Ryan & DSH Lucky Junior Jump to First in the €103,220 Selleria Equipe Grand Prix CSI 4*

Arezzo, Italy – April 05, 2025 – Not just mere Irish luck, another Irish victory by another Ryan! After Thomas Ryan’s victory in the €103,220 Kask Grand Prix CSI 4* one week before, it was up Jack Ryan (IRL) and DSH Lucky Junior to put Ireland on top […]

Tim Brennan Doubles Down in the $50,000 BrainJuice Grand Prix Series Final CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 16, 2025 – The BrainJuice Under 25 Series came to a thrilling close Sunday of Week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring some of the top young show jumpers in the world, the qualifying pairs all gave everything they could […]

Jordan Coyle Claims the Jackpot of the $125,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 15, 2025 – The $125,000 IDA Development Grand Prix was the highlight event of the week and brought a change of scenery at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, as 30 horse-and-rider combinations gathered under the lights at the WEC Stadium to vie for the […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 Thrive When it Matters in the $32,000 Alora Sporthorses Classic CSI 4*

Thermal, California, United States – March 16, 2025 – With Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) in the irons, Theo 160 has come quite close to victory numerous times throughout the 2025 Desert Circuit, but each time, it has narrowly alluded him. On Sunday, March 16, however, victory finally belonged to Theo […]

Christian Coyle & Extravaganza Semilly Supreme in the $190,000 Live Oak International Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 16, 2025 – Day Four of the 34th edition of Live Oak International was nothing short of a testament to the spirit of horsemanship and sportsmanship, as the event faced unexpected weather challenges. A heavy rainstorm temporarily halted the competition, but thanks to the hard work and […]

Paul O’Shea & Spy Spring to the Top in the $100,000 Dutta Corporation Grand Prix CSI 2*

Sarasota, Florida, United States – March 15, 2025 – Five weeks of hunter and jumper competition at Terranova Equestrian Center concluded this week with the $100,000 Dutta Corporation Grand Prix CSI 2*. It was a battle between 32 horse and rider combinations on Saturday afternoon. The Split Rock […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 15, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping and Saturday Night Light’s $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* tonight at Wellington International. Forty-one combinations representing Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, Venezuela. Todd Minikus (USA) & Kiekeboe Spirit […]

Conor & Crosby Continue to Win! Swail Sails to First in the BrainJuice Speed Stake CSI 4*

Thermal, California, United States – March 14, 2025 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) can always count on Count Me In – including in Friday, March 14’s $20,000 BrainJuice Speed Stake CSI 4*. With the win in the class, the gelding that Swail describes as his “serial winner” cruised to […]