Tag: Horse Sport Ireland

Shane Sweetnam Maintains Irish Dominance in the Derby of La Baule!

La Baule, France – June 08, 2024 – The eagerly awaited €56,800 Pays de la Loire Region Derby CSIO 5*, held every Saturday at the Jumping International de La Baule—Officiel de France, was won by Ireland for the third year running. World No.9 Shane Sweetnam beat the Swiss rider and world no. […]

Conor Swail Makes the Mission Possible at Spruce Meadows!

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) took first place in the 1.45m $7,500 Mission:Possible CSI 5* – 1.45m CSI 5*, the first of our two CSI 5* competitions on the All Canada Ring on Thursday, after beating a whopping 95 […]

Chawke “Chalks Up” Third Win of the Week at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 01, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) admits, he doesn’t know so much about Liaraldra. He learned Sunday that the 8-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse – Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) mare can most definitely win. One of the last to jump in the Tbird […]

Cormac Hanley & For Dad Dazzle in the $25,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 02, 2024 – Closing out ESP June I with an impressive victory in the $25,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix was Ireland’s Cormac Hanley (IRL). The main event of the week featured 24 horse-and-rider combinations, battling it out on the Derby Field along a track designed […]

James Chawke Delivers in the Double Dosage at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — June 01, 2024 —Heading into the Odlum Brown BC Open at Thunderbird Show Park, James Chawke (IRL) had never before won an international competition at the four-star level. He’s now won two—with two different horses. After capturing Thursday’s CSI 4* 1.45m speed competition with […]

Jordan Coyle Goes ‘For Gold’ in the $226,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2024 – Ireland is three for three this year with tonight’s victory going to another Irish Devon first-timer, Jordan Coyle (IRL). Coyle and Falkirk Farms’ For Gold (For Fashion x S-Heralda x) flew threw the times in 37.45 seconds in the jump-off, […]

James Chawke Saves the Best for Last in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 31, 2024 – With one horse-and-rider combination remaining in the $31,100 Qualifier CSI 4* â€“ 1.45m at Thunderbird Show Park, it appeared as if Nayel Nassar (EGY) would lead another victory lap aboard Ivory TCS, who had won the Winning Round CSI […]

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 […]

Jordan Coyle & Jorisca Jump to Top in the $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – May 25, 2024 – During the penultimate day of competition on May 25 for the first week of the Hits-on-The-Hudson series, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement as spectators and exhibitors alike prepared for the first Saturday grand prix. After a successful start to the […]

Triple Threat & Perfection! Jordan Coyle Earns a Trifecta in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Saugerties, New York – May 23, 2023 – Action heated up on Thursday as the first grand prix of 2024 Hits-on-The-Hudson Series took place. The series spans 12 weeks of top competition for hunter, jumper, and equitation riders at the prestigious Hits Hudson Valley venue in Saugerties, New […]

Paul O’Shea & Hellcat are Two for Two Winning the $62,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 25, 2024 – The fourth week of the Tryon Spring Series was marked by the first FEI competition of the season at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), highlighted by the $62,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI […]

Swail is Supreme & “Stan’s the Man” in  Uryadi’s Village Qualifier CSI 5* at Tbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 24, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) has always felt at home at Thunderbird Show Park. The County Down native was based out of Ontario when working his first North American job at Lothlorien Farm, and he’s made winning a habit over the […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Rise to the Top in the €56,800 Minister President of Hessen Prize CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 19, 2024 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais stole the spotlight on Sunday at the 2024 edition of the Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*, claiming victory in the feature class of the day, the €56,800 Minister President of Hessen Prize CSI 4* […]

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 […]

James Chawke Steals the Spotlight in the $50,000 Blenheim EquiSports Grand Prix of Los Angeles

Burbank, California, USA – May 11, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) was the star of the show last Saturday at the San Juan Capistrano International, as he piloted Daido van’t Ruytershof Z to victory in the $50,000 Blenheim EquiSports Grand Prix of Los Angeles in May. The class was the highlight […]

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 […]

Emily Turkington Thrives Amongst Fierce Competition in the Aloga Auction Grand Prix CSI 2* at Sentower Park

Sentower Park, Opglabbeek, Belgium – April 21, 2024 – Super Sunday at Sentower Park featured the battle between Great Britain and Ireland for the top position in the €28,575 Aloga Auction Grand Prix CSI 2* and as many times before another Irish rider on the rise prevailed. This […]

From Injury to Victory! Costa Diam Propels Jordan Coyle to First in the Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 20, 2024 – Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) guided Costa Diam to victory in the $32,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed Challenge CSI 3*– 1.45m on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday after a year-long recovery from injury for the mare. The comeback […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop towards the Gold in the $32,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 18, 2024 – Ireland’s Simon McCarthy (IRL) opened the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, on Thursday with a win in the $32,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 3* 1.45m on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village, […]

Second Week’s the Charm for Conor Swail & Count Me In in the $117,000 Blenheim Spring Classic II Grand Prix CSI 3*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 13, 2024 – After finishing in a close second in the Blenheim Spring Classic 1 Grand Prix, Conor Swail and Count Me In returned to the Blenheim Spring Classic 2 to pick up back-to-back wins, including in Saturday’s featured $117,000 Blenheim Spring Classic […]

David O’Brien Hails a Hat Trick Winning the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 14, 2024 – Ireland’s David O’Brien (IRL) secured an impressive third victory for the week in the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies  Grand Prix CSI 3* on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon. The culmination of three-star competition highlighted the conclusion of […]

Alexander Butler & Jurry Bleu K’s Knock Out Performance Tops the €57,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 14, 2024 – The second week of Spring MET IV 2024 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with an Irish victory in the €57,450 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A as Alexander Butler and Jurry […]

Linguini de La Pomme Propels Philip McGuane Back to His Winning Ways in the $32,000 ProElite CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 13, 2024 – Ireland’s Philip McGuane (IRL) returned to familiar territory at the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday with a win in the $32,000 ProElite Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m during the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring […]

Back-to-Back Victories! David O’Brien Claims Gold Again in the $32,000 Freejump Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 12, 2024 – David O’Brien (IRL) is on his way to a winning streak after scoring his second victory in as many days in the $32,000 Freejump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday during the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented […]

One-Two for the Irish! David O’Brien Lightning Quick in the $32,000 BrainJuice Two-Phase CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 11, 2024 – Ireland’s David O’Brien opened the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, with a win in the $32,000 BrainJuice CSI3* 1.45m riding Estoril Delle Roane on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village, home of the Adequan® […]

James Chawke in Double Dosage! Irishman Strikes for Back-to-Back Victories at the Blenheim Spring Classic CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 06, 2024 – Not even his famously fast barn mate Conor Swail (IRL) could catch James Chawke (IRL) on Saturday, April 6, at the Blenheim Spring Classic I in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Chawke kicked off the day at the Rancho […]

Michael Duffy Defies the Course to Win the €350,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 06, 2024 – With not a dry eye in the house and against the iconic backdrop of Miami Beach, Michael Duffy (IRL) and Claptonn Mouche secured their first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory. The duo’s remarkable win was highlighted by […]

Richard Howley & Mansini LTD are Ligthning Quick in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 05, 2024 – Richard Howley (IRL) strikes again! After winning the main class the previous, Howley teamed up with Mansini LTD for the lightning quick winning performance in the €28,500 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2* on Friday during […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Charge to the Top in the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 05, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) has started the 2024 Blenheim EquiSports season the same way he ended the 2023 season: winning. On Friday, April 5, Swail and Vital Chance de La Roque sped to victory in the $32,000 Welcome Speed […]