Wellington, Florida, USA – June 05, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) has announced the sale of Important de Muze. The 32-year-old Irishman, who is currently the seventh-ranked rider in the world, confirmed the news through his Instagram account. However, it was not specified neither who the new owners are […]
Dublin, Ireland – June 05, 2020 – Horse Sport Ireland and Showjumping Ireland are delighted to announce that as part of the resumption of equestrian activities that had been postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis, the 2020 Horse Sport Ireland Premier Series, and Irish Sport Horse Studbook Series, […]
After suffering an accident during the 2019 Hampton Classic last year, Kevin Babington (IRL) has shown tremendous resilience during the recovery process while keeping very involved in the sport. Kevin Babington (IRL) had just had his hair cut when I spoke with him last week, and in these strange […]
Dublin, Ireland – May 18, 2020 – Outdoor equestrian activities fall under the Irish government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business, Phase 1, due to commence on May 18, according to Horse Sport Ireland. Horse Sport Ireland CEO Ronan Murphy said: “I am delighted to say that […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – The brand new magazine show The Insider premiered on GCTV with fascinating insights and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with the sport’s movers and shakers. In the first episode top trainer Jessica Kürten (IRL), two-time Olympic rider and Team Manager for the Prague Lions, […]
Dublin, Ireland – May12, 2020 – Horse Sport Ireland, the Governing Body for Equestrian Sport in Ireland, and the centralised national body for the sport horse industry (breeding & sport) has delivered a comprehensive submission to Government, aimed at ensuring that considered protocols and procedures can be put […]
Dublin, Ireland – May 05, 2020 – Having previously spent three years as Development Manager of the Irish team, Co Clare’s Michael Blake landed the biggest job in Irish Show Jumping in 2019 when he was named High Performance Director of the senior team. It looked as though […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 14, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) scored a victory in the $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, March 14, to conclude a banner season competing in the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2020 – With 17 combinations returning for the jump-off in the $36,600 Bruins Tour Challenge CSI 2* Friday night at Deeridge Farms, Stephen Moore (IRL) had time to watch some of his competition prior to entering the ring, and he came away […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2020 – Things didn’t go according to plan for Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Eristov in the $89,500 Palm Beach Masters Qualifier CSI 5*, and it was all the better for them. “It wasn’t really part of the plan; this season [we had] […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2020 – Bertram Allen (IRL) topped the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 3* riding Lafayette van Overis to open the tenth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, on Wednesday, March 11. Allen continued a streak of […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 08, 2020 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) finished the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League the same way he started it—with a victory. After beginning the season with a win in Vancouver (CAN), Coyle rode Farrel to the top of the […]
Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Jack Ryan (IRL) continued his streak of great results last week, winning the AED $131,600 Longines Grand Prix CSI 2* last Friday during the President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSIO 5*/2* at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – Thursday, February 27 – It was a perfect day for the first of the XXVI Sunshine Tour CSI 4* today, with plenty of sun and an electric atmosphere as around 1000 combinations took to the arenas. Dermott Lennon (IRL) riding “MJM Pursuit” […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 27, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Carthano cruised to victory in the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSIO 4* during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – Friday, February 21, 2020 – Bertram Allen (IRL) continued a successful debut season at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida. This time, he rode Lafayette van Overis to victory in the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m CSI 5* at the Palm Beach International […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Thursday, February 20, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova van Overis Z were the winners of yesterday’s feature class in the Francisco Moura Arena, the €25,800 Jump-off Class CSI 3* during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 14, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) with Hhs Javas Gucci claimed top honors in the €25,450 Jump-off Class CSI 3* yesterday during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour in the Francisco Moura Arena of the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The […]
Wellington, Florida – February 12, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode Billy Manjaro to victory in the 1.40m $8,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-Up CSIO5*, besting 49 competitors on a bright and balmy Wednesday afternoon at Deeridge Farms. The Irishman guided the gelding flawlessly over the course, registering a penalty-free performance […]
Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – Thursday, February 06, 2020 – An unsual outcome was the result after the very exciting €52,000 Sharjah Islamic Bank Challenge CSI 5*-W/2* last Friday during The H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W/2* at the Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club in […]
Dublin, Ireland – Saturday, February 08, 2020 – The new High Performance Manager of and Chef d’Equipe Team Ireland, Michael Blake, has annnounced the team member for his first competition leading them, this week at Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA CSIO 5* next Sunday during the Palm […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – Friday, February 7, 2020 – Irish rider Bertram Allen (IRL) showcased the foot speed of his mount Lafayette van Overis on their way to a win in the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m CSI 5* on Friday, February 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – Sunday, February 2, 2020 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) laid it all on the line, besting a three-horse jump-off to win the $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington CSI4*-W, presented by Canadian Pacific. The penultimate east coast qualifier for the Longines FEI Jumping […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – January 30, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Burnchurch were the winners of the €25,400 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* yesterday during the first week of the 2020 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Center in Portugal. The Irishman and the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 30, 2020 – Action in week four of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival) for the second day, with the $73,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 29, 2020 – Action during week four of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) had a change of scenery, with 80 riders crossing the road to the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival). It was third […]
Wellington, Florida – January 12, 2020 – Irish Olympic bronze medalist Cian O’Connor (IRL) won the $75,000 Rosenbaum PLLC Grand Prix riding Lazzaro Delle Schiave to close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – After coming close a few times in the previous classes throughout the week, Denis Lynch (IRL) rode Cristello to victory in the CHF $75,000 Championat of Basel CSI 5* during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Irishman and the […]
Wellington, Florida – January 8, 2019 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam opened the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a victory in the $8,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Wednesday. WEF continues through March 29, 2019 with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class […]
Wellington, Florida – January 6, 2020 – The 2019 ESP Holiday Finale concluded last Sunday with Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Essenar Crixus winning the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix in the International Arena. The Irishman and Elan Farm’s 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Luidam x Ard Vdl […]
