Tag: Darragh Kenny

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 […]

Darragh Kenny “Zeroes in” on the $116,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Ocala, Florida – March 06, 2025 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny has come a long way in a short time with his new mount Zero K. Since welcoming the mare into his string in December, he has stepped her up into five-star grand prix ranks. Together they claimed […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Double Down in the $500,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2025 – The USA’s own Kent Farrington is now two-for-two in five-star action at Wellington International. The world no. 3 rider clinched a second consecutive CSI5* victory in the $500,000 Lugano Grand Prix aboard his 2024 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Final partner Greya during the […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-Go in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 08, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first five-star grand prix of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The climax has been built for the thrilling $385,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5* tonight, starting 07:15 PM local time (EST New […]

Darragh Kenny & Chaccossini Dominate the Hermès Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2025 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) has wasted no time getting to know Chaccossini. The pair scored their second FEI victory Sunday in just their third show together, topping the $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* to close week one of the Winter Equestrian […]

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 Cupâ„¢ of London (GBR) aboard the 12-year-old gelding Eddy Blue. In doing so he took the crown from the reigning ‘King […]

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 […]

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 […]

McLain Ward is the Master Amongst Titans in the $62,500 Cabana Coast Qualifier CSI 5*

Greenwich, Connecticut – September 27, 2024 â€“ Competition concluded in grand fashion on the first day of the Major League Show Jumping / CSI Greenwich 5* & 2* with the running of the $62,500 Cabana Coast Qualifier CSI 5* and familiar faces on the podium. A true testament of […]

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 […]

João Ferreira de Carvalho Back on Top in the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 3*

North Salem, New York, USA – September 22, 2024 â€“ After his victory in the $40,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix 2* on Saturday, September 14, João Eduardo Ferreira de Carvalho (BRA) returned to the winner’s circle on Sunday, September 22, in the final international competition of the 2024 Old Salem […]

Darragh Kenny’s Lightning Performance Tops the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – September 13, 2024 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) who claimed top honors in Thursday’s $10,000 Two-Phase CSI 4* presented by Eastern Hay, also returned to the podium on Friday, piloting Lightning to victory in the evening’s $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 2* presented by Old Salem Farm. Fifty-eight […]

Darragh Kenny & Serendepety Soar to First in the Eastern Hay Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – September 12, 2024 – Two Irishmen claimed top honors in the first two international classes at the 2024 Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows on Thursday, with each class featuring over 40 entries representing eight countries. Old Salem kicked off its FEI division with the $10,000 Two-Phase […]

In Dramatic Fashion! Martin Fuchs & Leone Jei Defend Title in the CKPC International Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 08, 2024 — The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5*– the third Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year – once again played host to one of the toughest competitions in the sport, the CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix […]

Martin Fuchs Wins Second Consecutive $3,000,000 CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 08, 2024 — An incredible final weekend of the ‘Masters’ culminated in a stunning repeat victory for Swiss dynamo Martin Fuchs (SUI) and super steed Leone Jei, as they claimed a second consecutive win in the $3,000,000 CPKC International CSIO 5*, presented by […]

Eight Riders from the Olympic Games of Paris Highlight Entries for the 2024 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Entries Include Athletes from 19 Countries Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 19, 2024 – Defending Hampton Classic Grand Prix champion Daniel Bluman (ISR) heads an impressive list of international riders from 19 countries entered to compete at the Hampton Classic Horse Show, which returns to its beautiful […]

Blue Ribbon by Eddy Blue! Nothing but the Blues for Darragh Kenny at the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 4*

Deauville, France – August 08, 2024 – The 2024 Longines Deauville Classic got underway on Thursday with the running of the  €29,100 Hermès Sellier Prize CSI 4* at the Pôle international du Cheval Longines – Deauville. Eighty-one combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was the […]

A One-Two for Ireland! Darragh Kenny Dashes to Victory in Grand Prix Qualifier at Falsterbo

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 11, 2024 – On Thursday the international riders entered the jumping arena at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* for the first time this year. First out was the â‚¬28,300 Trikem Qualifier CSIO 5*, a 1.50m jumping which was won by the Irish Darragh Kenny (IRL) and his […]

Horse Sport Ireland Announces Irish Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Paris

Dublin, Ireland – June 20, 2024 – Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to nominate the athlete/horse combinations for consideration by the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) to represent Team Ireland in Show Jumping at the Paris Olympic Games. Show Jumping High Performance Director Michael Blake has chosen to […]

Perfection! Darragh Kenny Scores a Trifecta in the $30,000 Upperville American Standard Grand Prix

Upperville, Virginia – June 08, 2024 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) was alone on the podium following Saturday’s $30,000 American Standard Grand Prix at the 171st Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢, having captured the top three placings in the class of 27 entries. He finished […]

Darragh Kenny Does It Again at Devon! Two for Two with Chic Chic in the $38,700 Main Line Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania – May 29, 2024 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) takes the win for the second night in a row, this time in the $38,700 Main Line Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* with Vlock Show Stables’ Chic Chic. Kenny and the Westphalian stallion by Comme Il Faut crossed the timers […]

Darragh Kenny & Serendepety Fly to Victory in the $38,700 Jet Run Devon Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 28, 2024 – For the first time in his career, Darragh Kenny (IRL) entered the Dixon Oval and emerged victorious with Serendepety in the $38,700 Jet Run Devon Welcome Stake CSI 4* under the lights. Kenny, riding for Ireland, piloted the nine-year-old Oakland […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Take Risks to Conquer $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 16, 2024 – Course designer Alan Wade (IRL) set a winding 15-effort track in Thursday’s $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, which saw 76 entries representing nine countries vie for top honors. Just ninth to go in the […]

Paul O’Shea Defends His Title in the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by The Kincade Group

North Salem, New York, USA – May 12, 2024 â€“ After clinching the win in the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by The Kincade Group in 2023, Ireland’s Paul O’Shea (IRL) and Imerald Van’t Voorhof successfully defended their title at the 2024 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, posting the […]

Darragh Kenny “Doubles Down” at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show

North Salem, New York, USA – May 09, 2024 â€“ The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows caught an early glimpse of their world-class field of show jumpers on Wednesday, with many international riders competing in the Open Jumper division throughout the day and presenting their horses for the afternoon’s FEI horse inspection presented by Alliant Private […]

Team Ireland are the Stars of the €700,000 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ – Ocala CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – In a competition that was as unpredictable as it was exciting, Ireland came out on top with a superb team effort at the second leg of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ staged at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida […]

Daniel Bluman & Cachemire de Braize Blaze Triumphantly at the TerraNova Equestrian Center

Myakka City, Sarasota, Florida, USA – March 15, 2024 – Daniel Bluman (IRL) and Cachemire de Braize got off to the perfect start last Friday at the TerraNova Equestrian Center, claiming first place in the $32,000 Galati Yacht Sales Welcome Speed CSI 2* to kickoff international competition during […]

All Irish Podium! Darragh Kenny’s Daring Peformance Tops the $385,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 10, 2024 – In an all-Irish podium finish, Darragh Kenny (IRL) piloted Amsterdam 27 to clinch victory in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments®  Grand Prix CSI 5* during the first of four five-star weeks during ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at Wellington International’s 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The win […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Thrive in the $116,100 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 08, 2024 – Kent Farrington (USA) won his second Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup in as many weeks on Thursday during the fifth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida. The 2016 U.S. Olympic team silver medalist and 10-year-old Zangersheide mare Toulayna (Toulan x […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Race to the Top at Wellington International CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 25, 2024 – The third week of international competition during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International started off as a winning one for Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) aboard Derby de Riverland. They topped the $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II […]