La Baule, France –June 10, 2023 – It illustrates the clever balance between modernity and tradition at the heart of the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. A high point in La Baule for many decades, the €40,000 Region des Pays de la Loire Derby CSIO 5* […]
Langley, British, Columbia, Canada — June 04, 2023 —Ireland is not a member of the North and Central America and Caribbean division of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, but the nation has certainly made its mark on it, especially in Vancouver (CAN). The Irish squad topped the […]
Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — June 02, 2023 — Like in any good relationship, there is always a certain amount of give and take. Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Ariso have found their middle ground, taking the win in the $38,500 West Coast Cup CSIO 5* 1.45m […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – June 2, 2023 – Riders put the new Wordley Martin footing at Hits Saugerties to the test on Friday as they aimed to lead the 10-horse jump-off during the afternoon’s $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. A fast gallop and quick turns were the only […]
Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 27, 2023 – In a jump-off field of ten, it’s almost a given there will be an Irish rider somewhere in the mix. Saturday afternoon was no exception at tbird’s Major League Show Jumping Canadian Premier CSI 5* & CSI 2*. FEI […]
Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 26, 2023 – Any horse person will tell you the old expression “the best laid plans gang aft awry” is never more true than with horses. And Daniel Coyle (IRL) can attest to that following his win with Jasper in Thursday morning’s […]
Rome, Italy – May 26, 2023 – It has taken them 97 years to do it, but today Team Ireland made history when winning the Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the CSIO Rome – Piazza di Siena for the very first time at the 90th anniversary edition. The Rome title is one of […]
Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 25, 2023 – Ireland’s Daniel Coyle (IRL) topped a baker’s dozen jumping off for $142,400 in the CSI5* 1.50m Thursday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park, kicking off five star competition at MLSJ Canadian Premier week. Under picture perfect skies Coyle brought Ariel […]
San Juan Capistrano, California – May 12, 2023 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) claimed his third CSI 2* win of the week on Friday, May 12, this time earning victory in the $40,000 Winning Round CSI 2*, presented by Walter Oil & Gas Corporation, aboard Vital Chance de La […]
San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 11, 2023 – For the second day in a row, Conor Swail and Gamble led the CSI2* victory gallop at the San Juan Capistrano International CSIO 5*, this time after topping the $20,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*, presented by Walter Oil […]
Hickstead, West Sussex, England – May 05, 2023 – Reigning Al Shira’aa Derby champion Shane Breen has his sights set on winning Hickstead’s most iconic class for the second year in a row. The 49-year-old Irish rider, who is based at Hickstead Place, finally claimed the Derby title in 2022 after 17 […]
Grimaud, France – April 27, 2023 – An Irish victory on French soil. Mark Mcauley (IRL) and GRS Lady Amaro were the aces in the €26,200 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*on Thursday at the Hubside Jumping`s Spring Tour II. Going up against 56 other combinations in the […]
Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 23, 2023 – The third and final week of the 2023 Spring MET IV in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the €52,900 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Grand Prix CSI 3* and it was Ireland’s Richard Howley (IRL) and his rising […]
San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 15, 2023 – James Chawke (IRL) is making his Blenheim EquiSports debut quite a winning one. Fresh off a victory in the $7,500 CSI 3* 1.40m Silver Tour Speed Stake on Thursday, April 13, the Irish rider and his winning-mount Gamble returned on […]
Arezzo, Italy – March 16, 2023 – The 2023 Toscana Tour came to an end in grand fashion on Sunday at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre and it was Jessica Burke (IRL) and Express Trend who galloped towards victory in the finale of the spring season there, the €52,600 […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 16, 2023 – World number five rider Conor Swail (IRL) claimed the final international victory during the second week of the 2023 Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, at Equestrian Village in Wellington, FL. He and Casturano stormed to a win in the $146,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand […]
Miami Beach, USA, Florida, USA – April 14, 2023 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Vancouver Dreams have had a stellar season competing at the Sunshine State of Florida the past few months and the move down south from Wellington to to the ambiance of Miami Beach did not change anything as the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 30, 2023 – It was a busy day on Thursday at the Wellington International with top riders and horses of the the noble sport showcasing their talent in both CSI 5* and CSI 2* classes, one of the last FEI constests of 2023 […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 26, 2023 – The heat was on in regards to more than one aspect for the $226,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday, the last day of the eleventh week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), offering a battle between partners, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 23, 2023 – The Irish have been on fire all over the world, winning the most important classes at major FEI-level events this week . It was no different on Thursday during the eleventh week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) as Simon […]
Ocala, Fla. – March 24, 2023 – Thomas Wachman (IRL) is making his first week at Hits Ocala a winning one, capturing the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix with Donegal, marking the duo’s first victory together. The duo bested a six-horse jump-off, with the Irishman finishing just one second ahead […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 23, 2023 – The Irish are on a roll, and their winning streak in the top classes continued on Friday during the seventh and final week the XIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour. After winning the €10,650 Big Tour Qualifier CSI 4* yesterday […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 23, 2023 – In the very last seconds of the €10,650 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*, contested by 105 top riders, the amazing Irish rider Richard Howley (IRL) flew around the grass David Broome arena, in 57.92s shaving off 0.03s […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 19, 2023 – Ireland back on top. Irish riders have won several classes so far this season at the XIX Sunshine Tour and it was no different on Sunday. The €26,800 Small Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* was claimed Ciaran Nallon […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 19, 2023 – Ireland was back on the top of the podium in two of the Grand Prix classes today at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The winners of the Longines Ranking, European 2023 and Olympic 2024 qualifier class, the […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 18, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) made his way back to the top of the podium in Saturday’s $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI 4* 1.45m. Of his two mounts in the starting order, it was Theo 160, owned by Team Philippaerts, who galloped […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 17, 2023 – Billy Twomey (IRL) and the fast mare Lady Lou lit up to win the €27,400 La Equina Small Grand Prix CSI 4* on Saturday at the XIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. This really exciting class was designed […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 17, 2023 – It is Saint Patrick’s Day and what better way to celebrate than for the top two riders on the podium to be Irish in the €27,500 Andalucía Trophy Big Tour Trophy CSI 4*! The 1.50 Longines Ranking speed […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 16, 2023 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) looked like he was going to have a good day in the office on Carnlea Premier Balou in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic, taking an early lead. But then his day got a whole lot better. Aboard Chardonnay, […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2023 – Tom Foley (IRL) had all the answers during Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. He produced the only double clear effort of the day with Ibalius SMH to garner the winning title, and also had the only 4-fault […]
