Stillwater, New York, USA – June 25, 2023 – David O’Brien (IRL) and El Balou OLD claimed victory in the $30,000 Saratoga Grand Prix on Sunday during the final day of the Saratoga Classic II, held during the 25th anniversary of Saratoga Horse Shows at White Hollow Farm […]
Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 24, 2023 – A total of 48 partnerships came forward for the £24,400 Agria Hickstead Master’s Trophy CSI 4* Saturday afternoon, and just eight of those would nab an elusive clear round and qualify for the jump-off. For a significant chunk of the class, it looked […]
Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 25, 2023 – Ireland’s David Simpson (IRL) won the £105,000 Al Shira’aa Derby for the first time on Sunday at Hickstead, denying four-time winner William Funnell (GBR) the chance to set a new record. William produced the first clear round of the competition, riding the 13-year-old […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2023 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Legacy lit up to win the €27,650 ECT Prize CSIO 5* on Friday at the 2023 edition of the CHIO Rotterdam. The Irish rider Coyle seems to feel like a fish in water in the Kralingse […]
Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 18, 2023 –The climax of the show and the moment everyone had all been waiting for. The £50,120 Cavago Grand Prix CSI 3* winner has been determined with the title going to the Irish superstar, Billy Twomey (IRL) with his own and […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 17, 2023 – Two weeks of top-rated competition came to a close on the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) as its Hunter Jumper series culminated Sunday with the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds 1.50m Grand Prix CSI3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – The $80,000 ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2* was the first competition on final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. Only the top thirty-five horse/rider combinations from qualifiers earlier in the week […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – Mother nature decided to add a little moisture into the mix for the final afternoon of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2* and the $145,000 ATB Cup CSI 5*. With the rain not letting up, […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2023 – The $38,500 ATCO Cup CSI 2* was the final competitions where athletes could qualify for one of the 35 spots for Sunday’s ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2*. Over 50 competitors entered the jump off competition hoping to post first-round […]
Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 15, 2023 – Jonathan Smyth (IRL) riding Mulvin Lui could not be beaten as they tackled the first of two GP qualifiers, the £25,400 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*, sponsored by HM3 Legal on a course expertly designed by Javier “Chape” Trenor. […]
Sopot, Poland — June 15, 2023 — For the 25th time, the Sopot Hippodrome and the city authorities host the greatest stars of world equestrianism. The readiness to start at the unique hippodrome was reported by, among others, the Swiss Martin Fuchs (SUI), fifth in the Longines world […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 11, 2023 – Earlier this week riders in the FEI CSI 2* division competed in the Mission: Possible 1.45m competition in order to qualify for Sunday’s $75,900 Canadian Utilities Grand Prix CSI 2*. Thirty-five horse/rider combinations tackled the two-round competition to […]
Bratislava, Slovakia – June 09, 2023 – Under the bright lights of the National Football stadium of Slovakia, team Ireland clinched the Nations Cup in the 7th leg of the Longines EEF Series, whilst Central Region teams battled it out to for the final chance to score qualifier points and secure their spot at the Semi-finals. […]
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* […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 09, 2023 – Friday’s only FEI 5* competition at Spruce Meadows was The Mustangs 1.55m jump off competition. Entries looked to challenge FEI Course Designer Marina Azevedo’s 550m track that featured 12 obstacles (15 jumping efforts), including the open water jump. Nine […]
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 27, 2023 – What a long Irish winning wave at the 90th CSIO di Roma Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo! After the first historical victory scored in the Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup on Friday, Ireland signed another success in the opening class of day 3 in Rome. […]
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 […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 23, 2023 – A one-two for Ireland on American soil! Saturday Night Lights, presented by Tryon Horse & Home, welcomed the $35,000 Cooper Motor Company Grand Prix to Tryon Stadium as the feature class during the third week of competition during […]
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 […]
