Tag: Horse Sport Ireland

Billy Twomey & Kimba Flamenco Top €93,300 Theraplate UK Liverpool International Grand Prix CSI 4*

Liverpool, England – December 31, 2019 – Irish titan Billy Twomey (IRL) won the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Grand Prix CSI 4* for a remarkable third time in five years after an exhibition of world-class showjumpjng at the M&S Bank Arena last Tuesday. Billy, one of the most […]

William Whitaker & Michael Pender Clear 7’2″ Wall to Share the Win in the €27,000 Cayenne Puissance CSI 5* at Olympia

London, England – December 18, 2019 – Two of the most stylish young riders on the circuit topped the results list in equal first place after a quality €27,000 Cayenne Puissance CSI 5* which, for the second year running, went to a thrilling fifth and final round. The […]

Darragh Kenny & Important de Muze Dash for the Cash in €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* at Olympia

London, England – December 18, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* yesterday at Olympia – The London International Horse Show CSI 5*. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x Nabab de Reve) […]

A New Generation with: Rising Young Irish Star Harry Allen

Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2019 – Harry Allen (IRL) is one of the youngest rising stars of showjumping who has steadily been gaining experience and climbing up the FEI ranking. He was competing at the CHI of Geneva and gently dedicated his time for a brief interview. […]

Michael Blake Appointed as Jumping Director & Chef d’Equipe for Ireland

Dublin, Ireland – December 18, 2019 – Horse Sport Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Blake as High-Performance Jumping Director (incorporating the role of Chef d’Equipe) of the Irish Senior Show Jumping team. Prior to this appointment, Michael held the roles of Team Ireland Senior […]

Denis Lynch & Rubens LS La Silla Win €230,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* at Casas Novas

La Coruña, Spain – December 14, 2019 – It was a strong victory for Denis Lynch (IRL) and Rubens LS La Silla  in the €230,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* yesterday during the CSI Casas Novas 5*-W/2* – A Coruña in La Coruña. A well experienced, cornered his […]

Darragh Kenny & Important de Muze Speed to Victory at Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4*

Stockholm, Sweden – November 30, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the KR $310,000 Speed Class CSI 4* yesterday during the Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4* in the nation’s capital. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x […]

Rodrigo Pessoa Announces the End of His Tenure as High Performance Manager of Team Ireland

Wilton, Connecticut, USA – November 15, 2019 – Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) has issued a statement announcing that he will not continue as Team Ireland’s High Performance Manger. The legendary Brazilian equestrian has successfully led the Irish to several FEI Jumping Nations Cup victories, the 2017 FEI Jumping European […]

Bertram Allen & GK Casper Blaze to First in $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Toronto CSI 4*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 10, 2019 – Bertram Allen (IRL) and GK Casper landed off the final fence and brought a sold-out crowd to their feet with his victory in the $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Toronto CSI 4*-W in Canada. The 24-year-old’s elation was evident as he […]

Michael Pender & Casanova Van Overis Z Top €25,350 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 07, 2019 – Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova Van Overis Z won the €25,350 Jump-off Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The Irishman and the 11-year-old black Zangersheide gelding (Casper van […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in $37,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 08, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Farrel claimed the win in yesterday afternoon’s featured $37,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 4* during the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, the main attraction of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada. The Irishman rode the 9-year-old bay […]

Brian Cournane & Penelope Cruz Claim Top Honors in $40,000 Desert Classic CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 07, 2019 – Brian Cournane (IRL) and Penelope Cruz claimed top honors in the $40,000 Desert Classic CSI 3*, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition yesterday during the National Sunshine Series II CSI 3*-W at the Desert International Horse Park in the USA. Eighty-one combinations challenged Alan Wade‘s (IRL) 1.50m course, […]

Poden Farms Welcomes Cameron Hanley as Rider & Trainer

Evesham, England – November 06, 2019 – Poden Farms released an announcement yesterday stating that renowned Irish rider and trainer Cameron Hanley (IRL) is the newest member of their team, serving both as a rider and as Emily Moffit‘s (GBR) trainer. The renowned English stables issued the following […]

Daniel Coyle & CHS Krooze Gallop to Win $36,000 Speed Class CSI 4* at the National Horse Show

Lexington, Kentucky – November 01, 2019 – Prior to Thursday’s feature event, the Alltech Arena welcomed 33 horses and athletes to vie for top honors in the $36,000 International Open Jumper Speed CSI 4* during the 136th edition of the National Horse Show CSI 4*-W at the Kentucky […]

Darragh Kenny & Billy Dorito Claim $36,000 Free x Rein Welcome Speed CSI 4* at the National Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – October 30, 2019 – Donning festive costumes to celebrate the Halloween season, 57 horse-and-rider partnerships representing 10 nations tested their footspeed Wednesday evening in the $36,000 Free x Rein International Jumper Welcome Speed CSI 4*, the first show jumping class of the 2019 National Horse Show […]

Richie Moloney & Merqusio Top $25,000 Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA — October 27, 2019 — It was Richie Moloney (IRL) aboard Merqusio to win Sunday’s $25,000 American Standard Grand Prix to conclude Tryon Fall 6 competition at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), located  in Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA. The Irishman and […]

Daniel Coyle & Legacy Light Up to Win $72,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 26, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Legacy claimed the $72,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort, stopping the jump-off timers in a time of 35.34 seconds. Richie Moloney (IRL) & Rocksy […]

Jordan Coyle & Essenar Crixus Jump to First in $30,000 American Standard Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 14, 2019 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Elan Farm’s Essenar Crixus came out on top in Sunday’s $30,000 American Standard Grand Prix to conclude Tryon Fall 4 competition at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), located in the Tryon Resort, stopping […]

Conor Swail & GK Coco Chanel Claim Gold in $134,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 12, 2019 – Conor Swail (IRL) and GK Coco Chanel nailed their jump-off to a win in the $134,000 Gary Sinise Foundation Jump for our Heroes Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Lowe’s at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at […]

Shane Sweetnam & Chaqui Z Soar to Win $75,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – Sept. 13, 2019 – Offering the greatest purse of the 2019 American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, thus far, the $75,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier CSI 4* was the main attraction Friday at Old Salem Farm. Fifty horse-and-athlete challengers contested […]

Daniel Coyle & Cita Cruise to Win $36,100 Telus Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 04, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Cita won the $36,100 Telus Cup CSI 5* on Wednesday during the ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. Mother Nature brought clear skies and sunshine to opening day of […]

Shane Breen & Golden Hawk Fly to Victory in €50,700 Axeria Prize CSI 4* at Jumping de Valence

Ratières, France – August 31, 2019 – Shane Breen (IRL) and Golden Hawk won the €50,700 Axeria Prize CSI 4* last Saturday during the Jumping International de Valence CSI 4*/3* at the Haras des Grillons in Ratières, France. The Irishman and the 14-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood stallion (Vigo […]

Greg Patrick Broderick & Westbrook Gallop to Win €147,400 Grand Prix of Gijón CSI 5*

Gijón, Spain – September 01, 2019 – Greg Patrick Broderick (IRL) and Westbrook won the €147,400 Grand Prix of Gijón CSI 5*, presented by Funeraria Gijonesa yesterday during the CSIO 5* of Gijón in Spain. The Irishman and the 11-year-old grey Swedish Warmblood gelding (Jaguar Mail x Cardento) claimed […]

Three-Peat for Shane Sweetnam & Victory in $72,000 Longines Cup CSI 4* at the Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 31, 2019 – Shane Sweetnam (IRL) captured the $72,000 Longines Cup CSI 4* for the third consecutive year, piloting Kirschwasser SCF during the 44th Hampton Classic Horse Show CSI 4* in Bridgehampton, New York, USA. American riders Catherine Tyree (USA) and Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to Win $145,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Vancouver CSI 4*-W

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 26, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and rising star Farrel positively shined in the $145,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Vancouver CSI 4*-W, presented by Celebrity Cruises—the first leg of the 2019/2020 North American League season. A truly international field was reflected […]

Daniel Coyle Dashes for One-Two in $75,000 Tbird Challenge CSI 4* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 22, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) added another victory to his quickly growing resume at Thunderbird Show Park with a 1-2 finish in the $75,000 Tbird Challenge CSI 4* on opening day of the 2019 Summer Fort Festival CSI 4*-W. Coyle finished […]

David O’Brien & La Belle SCF Claim $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky – Aug. 18, 2019 – The final day of the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park concluded with the $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. Despite high temperatures, 28 horse-and-rider pairs contested Ken Krome’s course attempting to walk away with […]

Shane Breen & Ipswich van de Wolfsakker Soar to Win €350,000 Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland CSI 5*

Dublin, August 11, 2019 – Shane Breen (IRL) and Ipswich van de Wolfsakker won the €350,000 Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland CSI 5* last Sunday during the Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* in Dublin, Ireland. The Irishman and the 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Carembar de Muze x Quick […]

David Simpson & Gentleman vh Veldof Claim Science Supplements BHS Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2019 –  Ireland’s David Simpson (IRL) reclaimed the Science Supplements BHS Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5* yesterday. His first win in the class came in 2016 on Chessy 17, and this time it was Gentleman van het Veldof who carried David to victory, […]

Fourth Victory! Jordan Coyle & Picador Triumph in $71,300 Lafarge Cavalry Charge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 07, 2019 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Picador won the $71,300 Lafarge Cavalry Charge CSI 5* last Sunday during the ‘North American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. The Lafarge Cavalry Charge was the final competition in the 2019 Alberta Speed […]