Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 15, 2025 – Ireland’s Chef d’equipe Michael Blake led his team to victory in the opening leg of the 2025 Longines League of NationsTM series held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) Saturday afternoon. His choice-blend of youth and experience proved a magic […]
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 Nations™ staged at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida […]
Showcased Superstar Pedigrees & Top-Performing Horses – Lot 1 Artic Blue topped the Sale at 1.2 Million! Tipperary, Ireland – January 11, 2024 – Ballypatrick Auction 2023 was an incredible success for what is only its second year running. With Olympic 5-Star International PedigreesThe 2023 Ballypatrick Auction collection boasted […]
Dublin, Ireland – June 22, 2021 – Horse Sport Ireland’s Show Jumping High Performance Director Michael Blake has nominated their Athlete/Horse combinations, P Alternate Athlete and Reserves that are to be considered for selection by the Olympic Federation of Ireland for the Show Jumping discipline. The official selection […]
Rome, Italy – May 29, 2021 – Ireland’s performance was disappointing in the Nations Cup (left out of the second round), but Ireland hit back in the first competition of the 88th CSIO in Rome with Mark Mcauley (IRL) and Cap West were the winners of the €10,000 KEP Italia […]
Dublin, Ireland – May 06, 2021 – The Royal Dublin Society has been monitoring the evolving situation regarding Covid-19, including the vaccination rates and the latest Government advice. In the current circumstances it has been decided that it will not be possible to operate a Dublin Horse Show […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 02, 2021 – A busy Friday afternoon at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was highlighted by a victory for Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Indra van de Oude Heihoef owned by The Blue Buckle Group, in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic Series Final on […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 02, 2021 – Bertram Allen (IRL) has announced the sale of Castlefield Vegas to Sergio Nieto del Rio (MEX). The Irishman made the following announcement on his website: “Castlefield Vegas (Cassino x Lux Z), owned by Ballywalter Stables LTD, Martin Egan and Ger O Neill – […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 22, 2021 – Two Irish cousins made impressive work of Friday’s $15,000 1.40M Turf Tour Grand Prix jump-off, executing a number of tight rollback turns and angled jumps in an attempt to get through the timers before the clock read 30 seconds. Jordan […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 19, 2020 – In the series finale of the Developing Jumper Series (DJS) sponsored by Spy Coast Farm, for five-year-old Developing Jumpers, Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Lovely Boy P, owned by Ariel Grange, produced a stellar double clear effort to take the blue […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Following the five-star class in the International Arena, a total of 29 horse-and-rider combinations contested Alan Wade’s (IRL) speed course in the $6,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty 1.45m CSI2* class. Jordan Coyle (IRL) rode the heels of the week’s lucky streak […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 4, 2021 – It was a busy day last Thursday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Besides the $37,000 Adequan Challenge Cup VIII CSIO 4*, another important class took place, with […]
Naas, Ireland – March 03, 2021 – Representatives from Horse Sport Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the FEI IRL National Head Veterinarian and representatives from the Irish Equine Centre met last night to discuss and agree a risk management EHV-1 Protocol for FEI athletes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 07, 2019 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Picador won the $133,700 Imperial Winning Round CSI 5* yesterday during the ‘North American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Province of Alberta, Canada. The sun peaked through the clouds Saturday morning for the Imperial Winning Round […]
Paris, France – July 06, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Christos won the €60,000 Massimo Dutti Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* yesterday at the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Darragh Kenny (IRL) […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 04, 2019 – Despite the rain continuing on and off throughout the day, 53 horses passed under the clock tower and into the International Ring to take on the course designed by FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela (ESP) for the $133,700 Kubota Cup […]
Darien, Connecticut, USA) – June 15, 2019 – The penultimate day of the 88th Annual Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show, presented by the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund, featured some of the region’s most talented horse-and-rider combinations, each taking to the ring for a shot at the top prize in the […]
Calgary, Canada – June 14, 2019 – Luck seems to have nothing to do with it when it comes to the Irish winning at the 2019 Spruce Meadows Summer Series and it was no different yesterday when Dermott Lennon (IRL) and MJM Pursuit won the $40,000 Alta Gas Cup CSI […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 13, 2019 – The ‘Continental’ CSI 5* presented by Rolex marks the second week of the 2019 Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Riders from 24 different countries prepared for a week of top international sport on the Meadows on the Green, each hoping to […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2019 – Twenty horse/rider combinations from eleven nations started the $36,100 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* to round out last Friday’s competitions in the International Ring during the ‘National’ at Spruce Meadows. The technical 1.50m track was navigated without error by five […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2019 – The 2019 Spruce Meadows Alberta Power Speed Challenge started yesterday with the $75,000 ATCO Classic Cup CSI 5*. This Speed Challenge will test riders on the same course over the four weeks of the Spruce Meadows Summer Series both on […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2019 – Mother Nature brought the sunshine for Saturday morning of the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* presented by Rolex. The action on the International Ring began with the $50,000 TC Energy Winning Round CSI 5* which 31 horse/rider combinations qualified for […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 05, 2019 – The first day of the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ presented by Rolex brought warm weather and sunshine to the grounds. Competitors were out in full force for the afternoon’s $36,100 Friends of the Meadows 1.50m competition with 74 competitors on the […]
Devon, Pennsylvania – May 29, 2019 – International show jumpers returned to the Dixon Oval on Wednesday to compete in the $36,000 Devon International Speed Stake CSI 4*, sponsored by Herr’s Food. Local athlete Kevin Babington (IRL) of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, outpaced 16 combinations with Debra J. Wycoff’s Super Chilled to […]
Caledon, Ontario – James Chawke (IRL) won the $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by RAM Equestrian, to close out the CSI 3* Classic at Palgrave Phase 2 show jumping tournament held May 22 to 26 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. The $100,000 Grand Prix […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 23, 2019 – Cameron Hanley (IRL) and Shuttle won the €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday afternoon at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. It was Cameron’s first visit to Valkenswaard this year and he saved the best for last. Hanley is […]
La Baule, France – May 17, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Billy Dorito won the €28,15 FFE – Generali Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines International Jumping of La Baule CSIO 5* in France. The Irishman and the 9-year-old Anglo-European Sport Horse (Billy Mexico x Vechta) […]
