Category: Jumper News Ireland

Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue Blossom in the €180,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – London

London, England – December 22, 2024 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) made a childhood dream a reality this evening when taking victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of London (GBR) aboard the 12-year-old gelding Eddy Blue. In doing so he took the crown from the reigning ‘King […]

Daniel Coyle & Incredible Impress the Most in the Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 21, 2024 – Day four of London International Horse Show once again featured thrilling competition and breathtaking performances across the three sessions. The €36,000 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5*-W, a 1.50m jump-off class, saw 13 of the 25 starters go through to a second round against […]

Darragh Kenny & Chaccossini Rise to Stardom at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 20, 2024 – Friday once again delivered a packed programme of sport and entertainment at the 2024 London International Horse CSI 5*-W. Early in the day, the €28,200 Christmas Tree Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W, the final speed class of the Show – showcased some […]

Harry Allen & Calculatus Conquer the €105,600 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Poznań CSI 4*-W!

Poznań , Poland – December 08, 2024 – Ireland impresses! Harry Allen (IRL) and Calculatus claimed the €105,600 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Poznan CSI 4*-W, valid for the FEI Jumping World Cup – Central European League, held last Sunday during the leg of Cavaliada Tour – […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping @ CHI Geneva: The World’s Best Riders & Horses Clash!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping makes its highly anticipated return to the Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) from 11–15 December and promises an exceptional schedule of world-class equestrian sport and entertainment. Having been named the world’s […]

Conor Swail & My Lady Lavista Light Up in the $32,000 Premier Equestrian Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2024 – Conor Swail’s (IRL) popular and well-loved canine companion, Ralph, can often be seen helping Swail lead a victory gallop at the Desert International Horse Park, and “Ralphie” got another opportunity to do just that on Saturday, December 7. Aboard My […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’T Voorhof Save the Best for Last in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic […]

Michael Pender & HHS Vancouver Keep their Winning Streak in the Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy at Casas Novas

Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – The crowd at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center had the opportunity to witness the first classes of the highest category of this prestigious International Jumping Contest, which is part of the World Cup, on the afternoon of this Friday, December 6. […]

Paul O’Shea Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 05, 2024 – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the […]

Michael Pender Charges to Win the Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2024 – Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) achieved an impressive victory in the €28,200 Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, after a very fast ride with his horse HHS Vancouver, with a time of 61.95 seconds, […]

James Chawke & Nacara van Berkenbroeck Z Race to Victory in the $50,000 Lugano Diamonds National Prix

Arcadia, California, USA – November 17, 2024 – Santa Anita Park welcomed showjumping competition for the first time since the 1984 Summer Olympics, hosting the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Los Angeles National in partnership with 1/ST. The first of two weeks saw exciting national competition as it builds towards the […]

Smooth “Sailing” by Simon McCarthy to Win the $32,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 15, 2024 – Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Narcotique v/h Dingenshof sealed the deal in the $32,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday during the ESP Pre-Charity week at Wellington International. The stage was set for a competitive race to the finish with […]

Thomas Ryan Races to Victory in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 09, 2024 – Irish riders are always a force to be reckoned with at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour and it was no different on Saturday as Thomas Ryan (IRL) and Jezebeau BC claimed victory in the €28,500 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf […]

FEI Announces Teams Qualified for the 2025 Longines League of Nations

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 11, 2024 – The FEI has officially confirmed the qualified nations of the second edition of the Longines League of NationsTM, with the top 10 ranked nations set to compete in the world’s oldest and most prestigious equestrian team Jumping competition. Nine nations have […]

Tom Wachman & Cathalina S Conquer the Celeste Trophy CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 01, 2024 – Tom Wachman (IRL) is just 20 years old and has had a great season this year, being part of the CH-EU-Y-S winning Irish team back in July.  On Friday, he had a commanding win with the same chestnut […]

Team Roadrunners Run Away with Another Victory at Major League Show Jumping of Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico – November 03, 2024 – The Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) Roadrunners expanded their lead in the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) overall team standings from five points to eight after victory in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday. Team riders Kaitlin Campbell (USA), Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Richard […]

Francis Derwin & Parvati Aeg Power Past the Competition in the €56,975 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 03, 2024 – The Irish anthem rang out across the arenas at Montenmedio as Francis Derwin (IRL) triumphs in the €56,975 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 3*. The highlight Longines Ranking class also counted for the 2025 European Championships.  The […]

A Day of Firsts! Darragh Kenny & VDL Cartello Victorious in the $340,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5*

Monterrey, Mexico – November 04, 2024 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode to a hard-fought victory in the GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* aboard VDL Cartello during Concurso de Salto La Silla to close out Major League Show Jumping’s (MLSJ) seventh leg at the storied Club […]

Friday Fun for Conor Swail in the $63,000 Speed Final CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 25, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ had a full day of competition on Friday, October 25, from junior hunters and equitation to five-star show jumping. The highlight class of Friday’s schedule was the $63,000 Speed Final […]

Jordan Coyle Keeps the Jackpot of the $30,000 Welcome at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – October 18, 2024 – It has been six years since Jordan Coyle (IRL) last contested the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, but this year, the Irish rider was back in Harrisburg, PA in a big way. On Thursday night, October 17, Coyle and Keep Me With You N.C. kicked off their […]

Michael Pender Powers to Victory in the €57,325 ClipMyHorse.TV Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 20, 2024 – The first day of the week of the October Series came to an end on Sunday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 3*. At 14:00 was class that was the highlight of the week, the €57,325 ClipMyHorse.TV Grand […]

Conor Swail Pilots Casturano to Victory in the $340,000 Kask Grand Prix CSI 5*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 19, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) scored his first Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) grand prix win during leg 6 of the 2024 season in the $340,000 Kask Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday evening at Tryon International in North […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Conquer the €300,000 Grand Prix of Barcelona CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – October 04, 2024 – On the second day of the CSIO Barcelona, Michael Pender (IRL) emerged victorious in the prestigious €300,000 Grand Prix of Barcelona CSIO 5*, the top competition with a 1.60m height. After a thrilling jump-off involving 12 of the 43 initial riders, the […]

The Sun Shines for Darragh Kenny & Serendepety in the $31,200 Artemis Farms CSI 2* at the Greenwich Polo Club

Greenwich, Connecticut – September 27, 2024 – Despite cloudy skies for much of the contest, the sun was out for a dynamic duo at the Greenwich Polo Club on opening day of the 2024 Major League Show Jumping at the CSI Greenwich. As the prelude to five-star competition, high-caliber […]

Niamh McEvoy & Orange de Baugy Claim World Title Amongst Five-Year-Olds

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 – The first final of this Super Sunday started at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in the Ratina Z Arena. In the final for the five-year-old horses the best 54 combinations returned, after the two qualifications on Thursday and Friday. […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Take the Lead for Good in the  $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital Speed CSI2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 20, 2024 – A field of 53 riders took to the $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital Speed CSI 2* on Friday morning in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. Forty-six of those tried to catch the early time to beat, set by Irish […]

Daido van’t Ruytershof Z Propels James to Victory in the $74,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* by a “Long Chawke”

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – September 21, 2024 – The final international event on Thunderbird Show Park’s 2024 calendar is the CSI2* BCHJA Fall Finale. But it might be better known as The Chawke Show after this week. Husband-and-wife team James (IRL) and Jacqueline Chawke (CAN) swept the international division, […]

Shane Sweetnam & James Kann Cruz Soar to Victory in the $340,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 22, 2024 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) added his name to the $340,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5* for the second time on Sunday. Riding his 2024 Olympic mount James Kann Cruz, he raced to a win in the iconic event to […]

Michael Pender & HHS Mercedes Triumph in the 7-Year-Old World Championship Final

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 – The 2024 FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses concluded on Sunday with a sensational final in the 7-year-old horses. The atmosphere was electric and the excitement high, with Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) adding another victory to his already […]

Simon McCarthy Claims Victory in the $65,000 Old Salem Farm Welcome Stake CSI 3*

North Salem, New York, USA – September 20, 2024 – Friday’s $65,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3*, presented by Old Salem Farm featured 54 entries representing nine countries, including six riders from this summer’s Paris Olympic Games. Of the 12 entries that advanced to the jump-off, Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Gotcha blazed nearly a full […]