Tag: Horse Sport Ireland

Michael Pender & HHS Cornetta Conquer the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2024 — Michael Pender (IRL), and HHS Cornetta, triumphed in the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5* on Thursday following an 11-horse jump off at the 2024 Spruce Meadows’ Tournament CSIO 5*. Amy Millar (CAN) and Christiano came in second place while […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Get the Win in the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 4*

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2024 – It was a day of speed and precision on Friday, September 6, 2024, for the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 4* during Hits Championship week at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York. The class marked the third […]

Dan Geaney Gallops to Victory in the Kadley Farms Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 28, 2024 – Blazing ahead of his fellow competitors with a full second’s lead, Dan Geaney (IRL) of Ireland claimed victory in the $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper presented by Kadley Farms at the 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show on Wednesday. Geaney and his mount Vogue stopped the clock on […]

James Chawke & Daido van’t Ruytershof Z Do the Double in $75,000 ATCO Cup CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 18, 2024 –  James Chawke (IRL) and Daido van’t Ruytershof Z entered the Fort Grand Prix Arena with a slightly new look on Sunday, but they produced the same result as the week prior—a Grand Prix victory. In a King Edward-esque tack […]

Team Helios Lights a Fire to Win the Major League of Show Jumping – Toronto CSI 5*

Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 16, 2024 – There’s a new team in town and they were on fire at Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) – Toronto. With fresh names joining their 2024 lineup, Helios topped the 5* Team Competition at Angelstone Tournaments on Friday night to […]

No Stirrup, No Problem for James Chawke in the Keg Qualifier CSI 3* at Tbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 16, 2024 – As James Chawke (IRL) went over his plan for the jump-off with Nacara van Berkenbroek Z in the $31,100 Keg Qualifier CSI 3* 1.50m, his peers surmised that the winner would do eight strides to the final fence. […]

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

Dublin, Ireland – August 14, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*! Ireland’s very best take on the titans of the noble sport at the historic showgrounds of the Royal Dublin Society. Coming off the biggest win of their very […]

James Chawke Finds “More in the Tank” to Win the $75,000 Steel-Craft Doors Grand Prix CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 11, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) is still learning about his 10-year-old Zangersheide mare, Daido van’t Ruytershof Z. After winning Wednesday’s Tbird Speed Challenge CSI3* 1.45m, Chawke shared that he thought the quick-footed bay would make a useful ranking horse.  But she might have […]

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 […]

The 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show is Back next Week!

Dublin, Ireland – August 07, 2024 – The international sporting and social event of the summer, the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show launched today (16th July) in Ring 2 of the RDS. The show returns to the grounds of the RDS from August 14th-18th, combining sport, style and socialising […]

Richie Moloney & Ermes di Tai Thrive in the $75,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2024 – After two FEI classes earlier in the week, Richie Moloney (IRL) had come close to a podium finish, even finishing fourth in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* and he did not only make it to the podium this time […]

Lorcan Gallagher & Copycat Lead the Way in the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 3, 2024 – Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) and Copycat topped the leaderboard on Saturday night under the lights as show jumping action at the Kentucky Horse Park concluded with the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix during the Kentucky Summer Classic. It was a head-to-head […]

Conor Swail & My Lady Lavista Levitate to the Top of the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3* at Hits Hudson Valley

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 01, 2024 – The featured class of the day on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, was the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3*. The event marks the third week of international show jumping during the venue’s sold-out Hudson […]

Jessica Burke & Express Trend Thrive in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2024 – Ireland’s Jessica Burke (IRL) and Express Trend headed an all-female jump-off in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSIO 5*, which took place on Ladies’ Day at Hickstead. This historic trophy used to be an international class open to lady riders only, […]

Jordan Coyle Rides for More Gold on Opening Day at the Longines Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 26, 2024 – The exciting talent converged on the Longines Tops International Arena for day one of the Summer Festival 2: Summer Showcase. It was a strong showing for the Netherlands on the first day of action but it was Irish rider Jordan Coyle (IRL) […]

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 €28,300 Trikem Qualifier CSIO 5*, a 1.50m jumping which was won by the Irish Darragh Kenny (IRL) and his […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*

 Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) won Saturday’s $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, leading a determined starting competition of 40 of the world’s best riders to take the coveted prize. Twelve of those athletes advanced to the second round, but […]

Ireland Impresses the Most in the €900,000 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 04, 2024 – The last time the “The Soldier’s Song”, the Irish national anthem, was played over the Holy Grass at the Soers was in 2010. Today, the time had come again. The show-jumpers from the green island were victorious in the €900,000 Mercedes-Benz […]

Conor Swail & Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane Share the Win in the $62,500 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 30, 2024 — In an exrtraordinary course of events on Sunday during the Pan-American Tournament CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows, the $62,500 West Canadian Cup, presented by WCD ended in a tie between Mexico’s Manuel Gonzalez Dufrane (MEX) with Martialis, and Ireland’s […]

David O’Brien Prevails under Stormy Skies at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 27, 2024 – A delighted David O’Brien (IRL) put on a show for his family today, with the Irishman triumphing in the 1.50m Mission:Possible competition under the grey skies that have so far dominated this summer season. O’Brien, who is originally from […]

Nicky Galligan Nabs the Win in the $31,020 Welcome CSI 2* with Nikita van de Leeuwerk

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 20, 2024 – International competition during the HITS-on-the-Hudson Jumper Special at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, heated up with the $31,020 Welcome CSI 2*, presented by Great American Insurance Group, on June 20, 2024. The highlight class of the day […]

Incredible Lives Up to His Name Propelling Daniel Coyle to Victory at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands — June 20, 2024 — Daniel Coyle has won the €30,000 Port of Rotterdam Prize CSIO 5*. The Irish, a former winner of the Grand Prix of Rotterdam, gave it his all to secure victory in Thursday’s final competition. Coyle, winner of the 2022 Grand […]

Karlswood International to Sponsor Grooms Competition at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show

Dublin, Ireland – June 20, 2024 –In recognition of the expert and vital work that grooms provide to the horse industry and equestrian sport, Cian O’Connor’s (IRL) Karlswood will sponsor a €10,000 competition for International Grooms at RDS Dublin Horse Show / CSIO 5*. The RDS is delighted […]

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 […]

Robert Blanchette Blazes to Two Victories on the Same Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 — Ireland’s Robert Blanchette (IRL) struck gold twice last week at the Spruce Meadows’ National CSI 5*, topping the leaderboard in both the Coril Holdings – 1.45m and the Mercer Cup 1.40m competitions on the All Canada Ring. His […]

Paul O’Shea in Heaven after Hellcat Propels Him to Win the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2024 – A beautiful sunny morning set the stage for the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix, the final feature event of the first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Summer Series. Twenty-five top horse-and-rider combinations competed, but it was Paul […]

Christian Coyle & Ma Pomme de Tammerville Make Winning a Habit at the Saratoga Horse Show

Stillwater, New York, USA – June 15, 2024 – Two of the highlight classes of the week at the Saratoga Classic I Horse Show were held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at White Hollow Farm. Christian Coyle (IRL) and his own Ma Pomme de Tamerville won the $25,000 […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in the Apex Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Besides the RBC Grand Prix CSI 5*, another thrilling class provided much excitement on Saturday at Spruce Meadows. In the end, Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Farrel flew to first in Saturday’s 1.45-1.50m Apex Cup CSI 5*, presented by Brookfield Residential. […]

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 Equestrian™, having captured the top three placings in the class of 27 entries. He finished […]

Kevin Mealiff Can’t Be Caught in $25,000 Parlanti Grand Prix 

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 09, 2024 – Ireland’s Kevin Mealiff (IRL) closed out ESP June II with an impressive victory in the $25,000 Parlanti Grand Prix. The week’s main event featured 21 horse-and-rider combinations competing on the Derby Field on a course designed by Héctor J Loyola (PUR).  Mealiff […]