Langley, British, Columbia, Canada — June 04, 2023 —Ireland is not a member of the North and Central America and Caribbean division of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, but the nation has certainly made its mark on it, especially in Vancouver (CAN). The Irish squad topped the […]
Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 25, 2023 – The first leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) is on this week at Thunderbird Show Park. Kent Farrington (USA), Karl Cook (USA), Lillie Keenan (USA), Kyle King (USA), Charlotte Jacobs (USA), Conor Swail (IRL) Shane Sweetnam (IRL), Darragh […]
San Juan Capistrano, California – May 12, 2023 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) claimed his third CSI 2* win of the week on Friday, May 12, this time earning victory in the $40,000 Winning Round CSI 2*, presented by Walter Oil & Gas Corporation, aboard Vital Chance de La […]
San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 11, 2023 – For the second day in a row, Conor Swail and Gamble led the CSI2* victory gallop at the San Juan Capistrano International CSIO 5*, this time after topping the $20,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*, presented by Walter Oil […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 25, 2023 – Eleven Olympic veterans from four countries highlight the most impressive lineup of riders ever for the $226,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI3 *, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute hosted at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE). Organized […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 16, 2023 – World number five rider Conor Swail (IRL) claimed the final international victory during the second week of the 2023 Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, at Equestrian Village in Wellington, FL. He and Casturano stormed to a win in the $146,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 18, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) made his way back to the top of the podium in Saturday’s $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI 4* 1.45m. Of his two mounts in the starting order, it was Theo 160, owned by Team Philippaerts, who galloped […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 03, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) has a new kid in town. Casturano has earned top placings at the National level throughout Desert Circuit, but during Desert Circuit VII, Swail stepped his new mount up to the FEI levels, taking their first FEI victory […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) has spent quite a bit of time in the desert this season chasing down a win. During Desert Circuit VI, with his longtime partner Hunters Conlypso II, he finally got the victory he’s been eyeing all season […]
Thermal, California, USA – February 18, 2023 – Between the Grand Prix arena and the golf course, Conor Swail (IRL) has been on top form in the desert. After finishing second in Friday night’s $145,100 CSI4* Welcome Prix with Theo 160, Swail and the 9-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Christian 25 […]
Thermal, California, USA – February 17, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) proved his dominance of the desert once again Friday of Desert Circuit VI, claiming another victory, this time in the $145,100 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Prix CSI 4* 1.50m. With Berline du Maillet Z, his first of two mounts […]
Thermal, California, USA – February 16, 2023 – Elisa Broz (USA) just can’t stop winning, and specifically, winning the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic 1.45m. During Desert Circuit VI, she made her third victory in the class that much more convincing, clocking in five full seconds faster than the second-place […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 9, 2023 – The energy was high in the International Ring at Wellington International on Thursday morning as a slew of the top riders in the world suited up to contest the precursor event to Saturday evening’s CSI5* grand prix during ‘Saturday Night […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 04, 2023 – Victory was sweet for Count Me In and Ireland’s Conor Swail in the CHF$216,000 MARS Equestrian™ Grand Prix CSI 4*, the featured event on the expansive grass derby field at Equestrian Village during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Week 4 on […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 20, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) isn’t the one you want to be up against going into speed competition. As the speed master he is, the Irishman took the win aboard Theo 160 in Thursday’s $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Speed CSI 3* 1.50m at Desert International […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2023 – Irish riders were on fire Wednesday morning of Desert Circuit III, taking all three top spots in the $10,000 Hygain Feeds Welcome Speed to kick off National show jumping action. None other than Irish superstar Conor Swail (IRL) took the win, this time aboard […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 15, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) is typically an easy favorite to win international competition at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Though Sunday was no exception for the $145,100 Whittier Trust Whittier Trust CSI 3*, he had tough competition to sneak past to score yet another […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 13, 2023 – Day two of FEI competition took place Friday at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and Desert Circuit has yet to see a day of international competition not won by Gregory Wathelet (BEL). The European Championship team gold medalist topped yet another international […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2022 – A world-ranking event and the second qualifying competition for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix, the CHF $59,400 Prix des Communes Genevoises CSI 5* took on extra significance this year. Republic of Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL), on board Count Me In (Count Grannus x […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2022 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) has taken command of the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). With wins already under his belt earlier in the week, the 28-year-old, who celebrated his birthday Friday, capped off his week with two more CSI 5* wins, […]
Thermal, California, USA – December 03, 2022 – Team Eye Candy sits where they need to be ahead of next week’s Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) Team Final at Desert International Horse Park. While they are not leading into the championship like in 2021, they are only three […]
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 19, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) continued to show off his signature speed at the Las Vegas National CSI 4*-W on Saturday, November 19, this time claiming both first and second – aboard Theo 160 and Errol, respectively – in the $50,000 […]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 09, 2022 – Kent Farrington (USA) opened international show jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W by scoring victory in the $38,000 Jolera International Strength and Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W on Wednesday, November 9, as part of the 100th Royal Agricultural […]
Toronto, Canada – November 10, 2022 – After having won two of the first legs of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – North American League at Sacramento and Washington and despite missing the last one in Lexington, Conor Swail (IRL) continues to lead the pack in the […]
Monterrey, Mexico – November 04, 2022 – As the fifth-ranked rider in the world, for the past few months Conor Swail (IRL) usually records at least a win at major FEI-level competitions. On Friday, the Irishman teamed up with Gamble for the win in the MXN $100,000 Banorte Speed Challenge […]
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 30, 2022 – The top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League has become a familiar place for Conor Swail (IRL). After winning the NAL’s opening leg in Sacramento (USA) with Vital Chance de La Roque, Swail led the […]
Langley, Vancouver, Canada – The wait is over and FEI-level showjumping is back at Thunderbird Show Park! Over the past 12 months, Conor Swail (IRL) has been one of the most successful riders at the highest level of the sport. It could be said that his journey to […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 22, 2022 – The two-week Kentucky Spring Classic series came to a close Sunday afternoon in the Rolex Stadium as athletes gathered for the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix for one final shot at a top finish. Out of a field of 28 competitive entries, […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 20, 2022 – International show jumping competition at the Kentucky Spring Classic II returned to the picturesque Rolex Arena on a stormy Thursday evening. A field of 56 horse-and-rider pairs planned to enter the stadium to beat the weather and take home the win […]
Lexington, Kentucky – April 29, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) has been one of the most consistent riders the past few months and the Irishman lived up to expectations on Friday as he flew to victory with Vital Chance* de La Roque in the $37,000 Welcome Speed Cup […]
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