Tag: Horse Sport Ireland

Conor Swail & Casturano Conquer the $117,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 28, 2024 – Seventeen of the world’s top-30 show jumping athletes have converged at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) for the 12th and final week of international competition in Wellington, FL. The $117,000 Adequan® CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round 12 kicked off […]

Jordan Coyle Gallops for More Gold in the $150,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – Twelve weeks of 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $150,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final CSI 4* during the penultimate week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a field bursting with talent […]

Team Ireland are the Stars of the €700,000 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ – Ocala CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – In a competition that was as unpredictable as it was exciting, Ireland came out on top with a superb team effort at the second leg of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ staged at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida […]

Cian O’Connor & Fermoy Fly to First in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 22, 2024 – Ireland’s Cian O’Connor (IRL) emerged victorious in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5* held Friday, March 22, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The top-10 placed riders from the original starting field of 34 entries returned for an […]

Daniel Coyle & Incredible Impress the Most in the $200,000 Longines FEI World Cup – Ocala CSI 4*-W

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 17, 2024 – World Cup success is nothing new for Daniel Coyle (IRL), but he reached another milestone Sunday at the Live Oak International (USA) when he topped the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala aboard his exciting new mount, Incredible. “I’ve had […]

Simon McCarthy Goes All Out to Win the $50,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*-W at Live Oak International

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 15, 2024 – Simon McCarthy (IRL) took home the win in the $50,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*-W 1.55m speed class riding the 13-year-old Gotcha on the first day of show jumping competition at Live Oak International. Over a track designed by […]

Perfect Irish Match! Jordan Coyle Finds His Groove Again at Hits Ocala!

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 14, 2024 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) made a victorious return to Hits Post Time Farm on Thursday afternoon as the Irishman took the top call in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup aboard Emerald Irish Cruise. Coyle was one of six competitors to […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Clock Anoter Win in the $117,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 09, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) only actually owns a home in Florida, but he seems more at home in Thermal than anywhere. The irishman took another major victory Saturday in the $117,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3* aboard Count Me In, one […]

Trend Setter! Jessica Burke Takes the Expressway towards the Win in the €105,500 Equine America Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 10, 2024 – Just three riders from the top 50 here at this week’s Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, went through to the jump off in the very demanding Equine America sponsored Grand Prix CSI 4*, a Longines Ranking class and […]

Daniel Coyle & Lena VDL Victorious in the $32,000 Wheels Up Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 08, 2024 – Two-star competition took over the WEC Grand Arena on Friday night for the $32,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Thirty-eight competitors representing nine different nations tackled the intricate tracks designed by Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Viste (BEL), but it […]

Jordan Coyle Rides for the Gold in the $116,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 07, 2024 – Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) proved a need for speed in the jump-off for the $116,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IX CSI 5* on Thursday. He topped a list of eight short-course challengers, winning aboard For Gold, owned by Falkirk […]

Conor Swail Keeps on Counting Wins at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – March 07, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) always has a winning season in the desert, and Desert Circuit 2024 has been no exception. The Irishman came in strong once again on Thursday of Desert Circuit 9, presented by Kubota, and took first and third places […]

Tom Wachman & Cathalina S Conquer the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 01, 2024 – Nations Cup week at WEF continued on Friday with the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSIO 4* 1.45m. Thirty-eight riders took to the speed track with young Irishman and U25 star, Tom Wachman (IRL), taking the win aboard Cathalina S (Salt N Pepa S […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop for the Gold in the $32,000 Ethel M. Chocolate CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – The $32,000 Ethel M Chocolates Qualifier CSI 2* closed out competition in the International Arena on Friday during the seventh week of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival as Simon McCarthy (IRL) topped a 17-horse jump off with longtime partner Gotcha. […]

Two One-Two Finishes! Conor Swail’s Maestry is Shown in the $25,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 22, 2024 – The only thing better than a one-two finish at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is two one-two finishes on the same day. That’s precisely what Conor Swail (IRL) did on Thursday of Desert Circuit 7, presented by TALUS. Besides the […]

Daniel Coyle Caps Off Winning Week with One-Two Finish in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 –  Competition continued early Sunday morning with a fresh set of top-notch horse-and-rider combinations from 10 different nations vying for top honors in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix. Irishman Daniel Coyle (IRL) capped off his week with yet another spectacular win, claiming […]

Luck of the Irish Strikes Again for Daniel Coyle in the $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – The atmosphere was electric for what possibly was the most thrilling grand prix yet during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* drew spectators and exhibitors alike to the WEC Grand […]

Conor Swail Can’t Be Beaten in the $32,000 Brookway Stables Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 22, 2024 – The only thing better than a one-two finish at DIHP is two one-two finishes in the same day. That’s precisely what Conor Swail (IRL) did on Thursday of Desert Circuit 7, presented by Talus. In the biggest class of the […]

Daniel Coyle Continues His Winning Ways in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – A strong field of star-studded athletes representing 10 different nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. At the end of the night, Daniel Coyle (IRL) continued […]

Philip McGuane & Linguini de La Pomme Power to the Top in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – It was a busy day on Thursday at Wellington International. Prior to five-star action, two-star riders competed in the International Arena for the Ethel M Chocolates CSI 2*1.45m. Thirty-four riders started their morning off with the speed course designed by […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Claim the Crown of the €164,700 H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W

Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – February 18, 2024 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais added another victory to their long list of great achievements last Sunday, claiming the feature class of the week, €164,700 H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W, presented by Longines as […]

Jordan Coyle & King Kannan GP Conquer the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 15, 2024 –  Sunny skies set a beautiful stage for the featured jumper event Thursday morning at the fifth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit. The $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup is a weekly occurrence throughout the ten-week long festival and offers jumper riders […]

All Irish Podium! Darragh Kenny’s Daring Peformance Tops the $385,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 10, 2024 – In an all-Irish podium finish, Darragh Kenny (IRL) piloted Amsterdam 27 to clinch victory in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments®  Grand Prix CSI 5* during the first of four five-star weeks during ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at Wellington International’s 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The win […]

Daniel Coyle’s Incredible Performance Tops the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 03, 2024 – Jumping athletes got a change of scenery during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series with top-level competition held in the WEC Stadium. An elite field of horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]

Top Honors for Ireland’s Richard Howley in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – February 08, 2024 – Day one of the President’s of the United Arab Emirates Show Jumping Cup CSIO 5* got off to a flying start. Final honors of the day went to Richard Howley (IRL) riding Zodiak du Buisson Z, who took […]

Shane Sweetnam & Irandole du Flot Fly to First in the $62,500 Hérmes Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 04, 2023 – Competition during the fourth week of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday with back-to-back international events on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village. The day came to an end with 41 entries for the $62,500 Hérmes […]

Vital Chance de La Roque Propels Conor Swail to Victory in the $32,000 San Marcos Training Classic CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – February 04, 2024 – As if anyone hadn’t heard Conor Swail’s (IRL) name enough yet during the first portion of Desert Circuit, he cranked out another win on Sunday of Desert Circuit IV, presented by Whittier Trust, in the $32,000 San Marcos Training CSI […]

Daniel Coyle in Double Dosage in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 03, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with spectator and exhibitors alike to watch the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Thirty of the world’s best athletes representing nine different nations vied for the winning title over tracks built by FEI Level IV […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Contine their Winning Streak in the $182,000 Whittier Trust Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – February 03, 2024 – It’s not often that Conor Swail (IRL) isn’t the favorite in a Grand Prix CSI 4*. But nearly a year ago, his top horse Count Me In, who took him to FEI World Cup Finals, to the Dublin Horse Show, […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’t Voorhof Victorious in the $214,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 03, 2024 – The Irish flag flew for Paul O’Shea (IRL) and Imerald van’t Voorhof after they won the $215,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4* on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village Saturday afternoon during Week 4 of the Winter Equestrian […]