Tag: Conor Swail

Impressive Irishmen Ride to Victory in the $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2023 – It was a full house at Spruce Meadows on Saturday for the $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5*. Seven teams were ready to take on the 520m course that featured 12 obstacles (15 jumping efforts) – all to be […]

Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue Blaze to the Top in the $78,000 The Agency Speed Stake CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 02, 2023 â€“ After claiming several podium finishes during the week at the Hampton Classic, it was Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) turn to top the leaderboard in Saturday’s $78,000 The Agency Speed Stake CSI 5*. Kenny bested a field of 40 entries representing 14 nations with […]

Ireland’s Conor Swail Races to Victory at Major League Show Jumping Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – August 24, 2023 – Conor Swail of Ireland raced to victory in the $38,500 Mark Motors Group Qualifier CSI 2* held as part of the Major League Show Jumping Ottawa tournament on Thursday, August 24, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. Conor Swail […]

Trailblazers Deliver the One-Two Punch & Nayel Nassar the Knock Out in the $485,500 Cabana Coast Team Competition

Toronto, Canada – August 18, 2023 – The sun went down and the Angelstone Events venue came alive Friday evening with a commanding victory from the Trelawny Trailblazers in the $485,500 Cabana Coast Team Competition CSI 5*. Daniel Bluman (ISR), Conor Swail (IRL) and Nayel Nassar (EGY)—all ranked […]

Riders & Horses for the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 10, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the best of Ireland against many top riders in the world this week at the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*. Conor Swail (IRL), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Denis Lynch (IRL), Shane Breen (IRL), Bertram Allen (IRL), […]

Trelawny Trailblazers Turn & Burn at Traverse City Winning the Major League Show Jumping Team Competition

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Agust 04, 2023 – The Trelawny Trailblazers have taken an early lead in the third season of Major League Show Jumping by winning the gold medal Friday in the $270,000 Premiere Equestrian CSI 5* Team Competition. With elite riders Conor Swail (IRL), Lillie Keenan […]

Conor Swail & Count Me Continue Winning, Triumphan in the $39,000 Speed Classic CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2023 – A familiar face took top honors in the $39,000 Speed Classic CSI 2* earlier Thursday, as Conor Swail (IRL) sped to the win with Count Me In. It wasn’t a small field, with 78 entries coming forth to test the […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 on Top Again at Dinard!

Dinard, France – July 29, 2023 – The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* continued with 6 classes on Saturday, two on sand and four on grass. Once again, the suspense was maintained right up to the last starter, much to the delight of the […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 on Top Form in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 27, 2023 – The 111th edition of the Jumping International de Dinard, run masterfully by the Mars family since 2013, got off to a flying start on Thursday, July 27, copiously moistened with the famous Breton showers with seven classes open to CSI1*, 3* […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Claim the Jackpot of the $75,900 Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 09, 2023 – Thirty-five riders qualified for Sunday’s $75,900 Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2* on the last day of the North American CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows. It was a 510m track with 13 obstacles (16 jumping efforts) […]

Conor Swail Cruises to Another Victory at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 07, 2023 – The $40,000 ATCO Cup CSI 2* (1.45m) was the final qualifying competition for Sunday’s Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2*. Forty-eight entries challenge FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela’s (ESP) 550m track that featured 13 obstacles (16 jumping efforts). A […]

Don’t Count Him Out! Conor Swail Delivers Another Win at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – FEI-level competition began early Wednesday at Spruce Meadows as over 45 competitors stepped into the International Ring to challenge the $5,000 Stud Farm CSI 2* (1.45m) one-round competition. This competition was the  first of two this week where competitors […]

Conor Swail & Theo on Great Form at the Spruce Meadows CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – Today marked the start of the final week of summer tournaments here at Spruce Meadows. The feature competition of the day was $5,000 The Entourage (1.50m) one round competition – the first of two qualifiers this week for […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* (1.50m) competition was the final 5* event of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex. Twenty-seven competitors took on the jump off competition over the track designed by FEI Course Designer […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In are the Conquerors of the Day at the Pan American CSI 5* in Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – June 30, 2023 – Today’s feature competition was the 5* 1.45m competition on the North American Ring. Twenty-four horse/rider combinations took on the track built by FEI Course Designer Anthony d’Ambrosio (USA). Of those riders, only seven posted clear round and qualified for […]

Darragh Kenny & Chic Chic Overcome Inclement Weather to Win the $145,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – Mother nature decided to add a little moisture into the mix for the final afternoon of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2* and the $145,000 ATB Cup CSI 5*. With the rain not letting up, […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Continue Winning at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2023 â€“ The $38,500 ATCO Cup CSI 2* was the final competitions where athletes could qualify for one of the 35 spots for Sunday’s ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2*. Over 50 competitors entered the jump off competition hoping to post first-round […]

Conor Swail Bets to Win the $75,900 Canadian Utilities Grand Prix CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 11, 2023 – Earlier this week riders in the FEI CSI 2* division competed in the Mission: Possible 1.45m competition in order to qualify for Sunday’s $75,900 Canadian Utilities Grand Prix CSI 2*. Thirty-five horse/rider combinations tackled the two-round competition to […]

Ireland Asserts its Dominance Again Winning the $400,000 Longines FEI Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO 5*

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 Cupâ„¢, but the nation has certainly made its mark on it, especially in Vancouver (CAN). The Irish squad topped the […]

Riders & Horses for the Major League Show Jumping – Canadian Premier CSI 5*

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 […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Victorious in the $40,000 Walter Oil & Gas Winning Round CSI 2*

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 […]

Back-to-Back Wins! Conor Swail & Gamble Unbeatable in $20,000 Walter Oil & Gas Speed Stake CSI 2*

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 […]

Top Showjumping Stars Set to Compete in the Kentucky Invitational CSI 3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 25, 2023 â€“ 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 Equestrianâ„¢ (LRK3DE). Organized […]

Conor Swail & Casturano Conquer the $146,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

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 […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 Top $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI 4*

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 […]

A Star in the Making! Conor Swail & Casturano Claim First FEI Victory Together in $38,700 Kask Classic CSI 3*

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 […]

Lorcan Gallagher Leads All-Irish Podium in the $50,000 Whittier Trust National Grand Prix at Thermal

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 […]

Conor Swail’s Stroke of Genius Secures the Win in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI4* at Thermal

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 […]

Gregory Wathelet & Berline du Maillet Z Bring Home the Gold in $145,100 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Prix CSI 4*

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 […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell Unbeatable in $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 16, 2023 â€“ 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 […]