Tag: Irish Sport Horse

Catherine Tyree & BEC Lorenzo Claim Top Honors in $36,000 Devon Speed Derby CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA. – May 31, 2019 –Following Thursday night’s spectacular performances in the $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI 4*, show jumping fans returned to the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair CSI 4* on Friday afternoon to watch as the USA’s Catherine Tyree (USA) captured her […]

Kevin Babington & Super Chilled Supreme in $36,000 Devon International Speed Stake CSI 4*

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 […]

Catherine Tyree & BEC Lorenzo Dash for the Cash in $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 11, 2019 – Catherine Tyree (USA) and BEC Lorenzo captured the $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix on a jump-off time of 34.236 seconds in spite of an early start due to pending inclement weather at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). McKayla […]

Back-to-Back Wins! Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Claim $72,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 05, 2019 – Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Gatsby kicked off the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) “Saturday Night Lights” 2019 series with a win in the $72,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 2*, stopping the jump-off timers in 39.018 seconds […]

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Capture $36,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* Win at Tryon

Tryon, North Carolina, USA – May 2, 2019 – Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Gatsby took home the win in Thursday’s $36,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* to kick off Tryon Spring 1 competition, clearing the short-course in 38.28 seconds with his own Gatsby. Fernando Cardenas Jr. (COL) […]

Kevin Babington Scores One-two in $40,000 Triple Crown Nutrition Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 25, 2019 – Kevin Babington (IRL) made his mark on the $40,000 Triple Crown Nutrition Spring III Grand Prix at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) last Sunday during the ESP Spring Series. The Irishman piloted both his mounts Mark Q (Obos Quality […]

Dermott Lennon & MJM Pursuit Lead the Chase in the €25,125 John Deere Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 09, 2019 – Dermott Lennon (IRL) and MJM Pursuit won the €25,125 John Deere Small Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday during the Sunshine Tour CSI 3* in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The Irishman and the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare (Aldato […]

Erynn Ballard & Darko’s Promise Power to Victory in $134,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Rd 5 CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 7, 2019 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Darko’s Promise topped the $134,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 CSI 5* on Thursday, February 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. WEF continues through March 31, 2019, at the Palm […]

William Whitaker & Lammy Beach Claim Gold in €25,000 Christmas Stakes Accumulator CSI 5* at Olympia

To the delight of the home crowd William Whitaker (GBR) and Lammy Beach led a British one-two-three-four in the €25,000 Keith Prowse Father Christmas Stakes CSI 5* yesterday during Olympia – The London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W in England. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Irish Sport […]

Holly Smith & Claddagh Iroko Cruise to First in £22,300 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Keysoe

Holly Smith (GBR) and Claddagh Iroko (Iroko x Cruising) won the £22,300 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Keysoe CSI 2* at the College Equestrian Centre in Keysoe, Berdfordshire, England. John Crippen (GBR) and Happydam (Quidam de Revel x Narcos II) were the runners-up while Billy […]

Billy Twomey & Ardcolum Duke Speed to First in Bardusch Textil Prize CSI 5* at Stuttgart German Masters

Billy Twomey (IRL) and Ardcolum Duke won the Bardusch Textil Mietdienste GmbH & Co.KG Prize CSI 5* last Thursday during the Stuttgart German Masters CSI 5*-W in Stuttgart, Germany. The Irishman and the 14-year-old grey Irish Sport Horse (Gypsy Duke x Clover Hill) claimed top honors in the […]

Captain Brian Cournane & Penelope Cruz Dazzle in $36,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

November 8, 2018 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Captain Brian Cournane of Ireland enjoyed a win in the $36,000 Brickenden Trophy International Jumpers CSI 4* riding Penelope Cruz on Thursday afternoon. From a starting field of 19 entries representing eight different countries, nine combinations advanced to the jump-off […]

Michael Pender & HHS Burnchurch Soar to Victory in €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Sevilla Horse Tour

Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Burnchurch won the €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Sevilla Horse Tour (SHOT) in Carmona, Spain. The Irishman and the 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (China Cavalier x Cavalier Royale) secured the victory in the jump-off by overcoming all the […]

Michael Pender & HHS Burnchurch Lead Irish “Trifecta” at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

The Irish once again showed their brilliance under the sunny skies at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre yesterday. In horseracing terms, they scored a “trifecta, a sweep of the top three positions. Moreover, not only that but four out of the top five placings in the €25,050 two-phase class. […]

Jonathan Corrigan & Loughnavatta Indigo Jump to First in $70,000 Ingles Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 6, 2018 – Jonathan Corrigan (IRL) and Loughnavatta Indigo secured first place in the $70,000 Ingles Grand Prix CSI 2* in the first “Saturday Night Lights” of the 2018 Tryon Fall Series presented by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport at Tryon International Equestrian […]

Susan Fitzpatric & Keatingstown Z Wellie Two Top Qualifier at Zangersheide World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses

Two hundred and three combinations appeared at the start in the first qualification for 7-year old horses yesterday during the FEI / WBSFH World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses at the Zangersheide venue in Lanaken, Belgium. No less than 73 combinations noted a double clear in this […]

Dermott Lennon and Holger Wulschner Soar to Share Victory in ATCO Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The ATCO Six-Bar is always a highlight of the Mercedes-Benz Evening of the Horse and it was no different last night during the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The lights come on, and athletes compete down a line of fences in attempt to leave them all […]

Paul Kennedy & Cartown Danger Mouse Supreme in €50,400 Oquendo Trophy CSIO 5* at Gijón

Paul Kennedy (IRL) and Cartown Danger Mouse won the €50,400 Oquendo Trophy CSI 5* last Thursday during the CSIO 5* Gijón in Spain. The Irishman and the 12-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse bay mare (Harlequin du Carel – Missy Boo) triumphed in the speed challenge by leaving all […]

Shane Breen & CSF Vendi Cruz Gallop to Victory in €25,000 Speed Class CSI 5* at Longines Global Champions Tour of London

The final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of London kicked off under beautiful blue skies set with the spectacular backdrop of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, watching over the penultimate competition. Shane Breen (IRL) rose to the occasion taking a sensational speed class win on board CSF […]

Laura Chapot & Thornhill Kate Top $100,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix at Lake Placid Horse Shows

Lake Placid, NY – July 7, 2018 – Laura Chapot (USA) rode Thornhill Kate to victory in the $100,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix at the I Love New York Horse Show, the second week of the 49th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows, presented by Sea Shore […]

Rich Fellers & Lux Lady Top ATCO Connect Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Richard “Rich” Fellers (USA) & Lux Lady won the ATCO Connect Cup CSI 5* last Friday during the ‘North American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada. It marked the start of the final weekend of the 2018 Spruce Meadows Summer Series. Great sport, entertainment and family fun were […]

Andrew Welles & Serpico Victorious in West Canadian Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Andrew Welles (USA) & Serpico won the West Canadian Cup last Sunday during the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Ars Vivendi x Aldatus Z) claimed top honors in the 1.50m challenge backed by a […]

Kevin Babington & Mark Q Claim $75,000 Prevost Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix at 49th Annual Lake Placid Horse Shows

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 1, 2018 – Irish Olympic veteran Kevin Babington (IRL) rode Mark Q to victory in the $75,000 Prevost Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix Sunday at the 49th annual Lake Placid Horse Shows, presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC and sponsored by […]

Paul Kennedy & Cartown Danger Mouse Blaze to Victory in €100,000 Equerry Grand Prix CSI 4* at Bolesworth International

Paul Kennedy led an Irish grand prix one-two as this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show reached a thrilling conclusion on Sunday. Paul, who is based in nearby Shropshire, captured the £30,000 Equerry Grand Prix top prize aboard 12-year-old Cartown Danger Mouse to deny his countryman Billy Twomey […]

Paul Kennedy & Cartown Danger Mouse €24,920 Gallop to Victory in Bolesworth International CSI 4*

Paul Kennedy (IRL) & Cartown Danger Mouse won the €24,920 Watts Commercial Finance sponsored class CSI 4* last Friday during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 4* at the Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Chester, England. The Irishman and the 12-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse mare (Harlequin du […]

Rich Fellers & Lux Lady Claim Recon Metal Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Rich Fellers (USA) & Lux Lady won the Recon Metal Cup CSI 5* yesterday during ‘The National’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Canada. The American and the 13-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse mare (Lux Z x Master Imp) were victorious in the 1.45m speed challenge by leaving all […]

Morgan Kent & Drumconnick Verde Claim £22,400 International Grand Prix CSI 2* at Balmoral Show

Morgan Kent (GBR) & Drumconnick won the £22,400 Bottle Green & Horse Sport Ireland International Grand Prix CSI 2* last Friday during the Balmoral Show CSI 2* in Sprucefield, Northern Ireland. The Brit and the 9-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse Stallion (Verdi x Abdeltje) triumped by leaving all […]

Kevin Babington & Mark Q Win $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix to Close Kentucky Spring Horse Shows

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 20, 2018 – The final day of the Kentucky Spring Classic concluded jumper competition in the Rolex Stadium with the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington, to close out the spring horse show series. Course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) tested […]

Kevin Babington & Super Chilled on Fire to Win $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 13, 2018 – The final day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show highlighted national jumper competition in the Rolex Stadium with the $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, presented by AUDI of Lexington, and the $20,000 Under 25 Grand Prix, presented by Hollow Creek, to conclude […]

Dermott Lennon & Gelvins Touch Earn Second Consecutive Victory in Qualifier for Hamburg Derby CSI 4*

Dermott Lennon (IRL) & Gelvins Touch won the €25,300 Deutschen Kreditbank AG Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Spring und Dressur Derby CSI 4* in Hamburg, Germany. The Irishman and the 12-year-old grey Irish Sport Horse stallion (Touchdown x Diamond Lad) were victorious in the second qualifier for the […]