Tag: Horse Sport Ireland

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, […]

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 […]

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 & 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in the $63,000 Live Oak International Speed Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 14, 2025 – Day two of the 34th edition of Live Oak International featured the first day of CSI 1* and CSI 4* Show Jumping, alongside exciting Youth Driving Dressage performances. The first day of show jumping featured thrilling competition, including the $63,000 Live […]

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 […]

Philip McGuane & Linguini De La Pomme Stir Things Up in the $65,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 02, 2025 – The $65,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix CSI 2* was the thrilling finale of Week IX at the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-four combinations representing 10 nations battled for the lion’s share of the prize money, […]

Robert Blanchette & Carnlea Premier Balou Blaze to First in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued with another exhilarating week of elite show jumping at Hits Post Time Farm. Thursday’s $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup brought another intense showdown, with Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Carnlea Premier Balou, Ridersmith’s […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso Rise to the Top in the $100,000 Mendelsohn – Elliman Grand Prix at Hits Ocala Masters

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 22, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued with another exhilarating week of elite show jumping at Hits Post Time Farm. Week 6, the Ocala Masters, reached its climax on Saturday, February 22, with the $100,000 Mendelsohn/Elliman Grand Prix, in […]

Jordan Coyle & King Kannan GP Back on the Throne in the $62,500 Bainbridge Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2025 – A fantastic Friday featured two major FEI-level classes at Wellington International, serving as the appetizer for a weekend full of thrills & spills during the sixth week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival. The first FEI win of the day […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso “Ace” the Jump-off Course to Win the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 13, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued at full speed, drawing top riders to Hits Post Time Farm for another exciting week of show jumping. Week 5, the Ocala Winter Festival. Thursday’s $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup showcased top-tier competition, […]

Conor Swail & One Edition are Number One in the $117,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2025 – This week marked Conor Swail’s (IRL) first time jumping One Edition in FEI competition, so Swail considered February 15’s $117,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 3* a “fact-finding mission.” At the end of the Saturday afternoon class at the Desert International Horse […]

Philip McGuane & Orphea HQ Relive Victory in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 14, 2025 – The luck fell in Irish favor Friday as Philip McGuane (IRL) took a win on the grass derby field in the $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round VI aboard Orphea HQ, owned by Evergate Stables. With the jumpers back […]

An All-Irish Podium! Cian O’Connor Leads the Pack in the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 15, 2025 – As Cian O’Connor (IRL) watched the jump-off unfold in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala, he found himself inspired by his Irish teammates. “When there’s so many Irish in the jump-off, and I knew they’d go so hard, […]

Perfect Score Propels Ireland to Victory in the €700,000 Longines League of Nations – Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 15, 2025 – Ireland’s Chef d’equipe Michael Blake led his team to victory in the opening leg of the 2025 Longines League of NationsTM  series held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) Saturday afternoon. His choice-blend of youth and experience proved a magic […]

Daniel Coyle’s Final Gallop with Farrel Secures the Win in the $117,000 Lugano Diamondos GP Qualifier CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 13, 2025 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomed a world-class field of horses and riders on Thursday, February 13, to compete in the $117,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*-W, part of the first five-star event of the 2025 season during […]

Back to Winning Ways! Michael Duffy Dares to Go Fast in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – Ireland is always well represented by its riders all over the world and it was no different on Thursday at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala. As in many occasions, the fight for first place was between Ireland and […]

Conor Swail Cruises to Victory in the $32,000 Core Realty Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W

Thermal, California, USA – January 29, 2025 –  Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160 led the $32,000  Core Specialty Speed CSI5*-W from beginning to end to kick off Desert Circuit 4, presented by La Quinta Resort & Club, at the Desert International Horse Park on January 29. Thirty-nine entries […]

Robert Blanchette Makes His Hits Ocala Debut a Winning One in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – Irishman Robert Blanchette (IRL) made his Hits Ocala debut one to remember, taking top honors in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup last Thursday. Blanchette rode Azmir d’Asbo Z, Setzer Farms’ 14-year-old Zangershiede gelding (Aganix du Seigneur x Godwin van […]

Conor Swail & “Crosby” Clinch Victory in the $45,000 Pro Series Equine Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – January 25, 2025 – Spectators can almost always count on Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Count Me In to be top contenders to watch, and that certainly proved to be the case on Saturday, January 25, as the pair rode to victory in the […]

David O’Brien & Fairson TS Fly to First in the Yeti Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 24, 2025 – Fairson TS is a recent addition to David O’Brien’s (IRL) string, but that certainly didn’t hold back this new pair from winning the $20,000 YETI Speed Challenge CSI 4* – 1.45m on Friday morning. O’Brien had to pull off a […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop for the Gold in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2025 – Gotcha carried Simon McCarthy (IRL) to top call in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 4* – 1.50m early Friday morning during third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. McCarthy and the 14-year-old bay Holsteiner mare […]

A One-two by Jordan Coyle in the $80,000 Hits Grand Prix of Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – Ten exhilarating weeks of competition for the 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit were launched on Wednesday, January 15, at the newly renovated Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida. Riders from around the globe returned to the iconic venue, settling […]