Tag: Jumper News Ireland

Jason Foley Flies the Highest at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 10 , 2022 – Jason Foley (IRL) jumped to victory on Thursday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*, teaming with Lady Angeles for the victory in the Emiralia Horse Corporation Speed Challenge CSI 3*. Riding the 2014 Oldenburg mare (Los Angeles […]

Conor Swail at the Top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – North American League Standings

Toronto, Canada – November 10, 2022 – After having won two of the first legs of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – North American League at Sacramento and Washington and despite missing the last one in Lexington, Conor Swail (IRL) continues to lead the pack in the […]

Back to Business as Usual for Bertram Allen Riding to Be the Best in €25,950 Ashford Farm Grand Prix 2*

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – November 05, 2022 – It was back to business and to the winner’s circle for Bertram Allen (IRL) last Saturday as the Irishman teamed up with Emmylou for the win in the €25,950 Ashford Farm Grand Prix 2* at the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre. Bertram […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Blaze to the Top in $100,000 Banorte Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Monterrey, Mexico – November 04, 2022 – As the fifth-ranked rider in the world, for the past few months Conor Swail (IRL) usually records at least a win at major FEI-level competitions. On Friday, the Irishman teamed up with Gamble for the win in the MXN $100,000 Banorte Speed Challenge […]

Daniel Bluman’s Bold Choice Blasts Him to Victory in $215,900 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Lexington – CSI 4*-W

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 05, 2022 – Heading into the jump-off for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Lexington (USA), Daniel Bluman (ISR) did not want to take a big risk to the third fence in the short track, a spooky wall. But then his competitive spirit […]

Denis Lynch Lifts the Trophy of the €95,200 Selleria Equipe Winning Round CSI 5*-W

Verona, Italy – November 05, 2022 – Ireland’s Denis Lynch (IRL) produced a stunning performance from the 16-year-old GC Chopin’s Bushi to win the €95,200 Selleria Equipe Winning Round CSI 5*-W at Jumping Verona Saturday afternoon. The world-class field of 46 runners was whittled down to just the 11 that went clear first time […]

Trevor Breen & Gonzalo Gallop for the Gold in €25,560 Garvetur Challenge CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 05, 2022 – Trevor Breen (IRL) and Gonzalo galloped towards the gold in the €25,560 Garvetur Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the fourth fourth week of the 2022 VillaMoura Champions Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. Riding the 2011 bay […]

Daniel Coyle & Oak Grove’s Carlyle Save the Best for Last in $37,000 T&R Development International Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*-W

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 4, 2022 – International show jumping competition returned to the Alltech Arena Friday evening for the T&R Development International Two Phase CSI 4* at the 2022 National Horse Show CSI 4*-W. A highlight event of the day, 30 international athletes and their top mounts […]

Francis Derwin Dashes for the Cash in €25,950 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 04, 2022 – Francis Derwin (IRL) and AHG Whiterock Cruise Down flew to first in the €25,950 Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Friday during fourth week of the VillaMoura Champions Tour at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre. Derwin and the 2009 Irish Sport […]

Jason Foley & Rockwell RC Race to the Top in €30,750 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 30, 2022 – The first week of the Autumn MET II 2022 concluded with an Irish victory in Sunday’s €30,750 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Rent a Car Dénia at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain.  Twelve pairs out of the 67 horse-and-rider-combinations […]

Conor Swail Secures Another Victory, Topping $406,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Washington CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 30, 2022 – The top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League has become a familiar place for Conor Swail (IRL). After winning the NAL’s opening leg in Sacramento (USA) with Vital Chance de La Roque, Swail led the […]

Daniel Coyle & Legacy Light Up to Win $75,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 27, 2022 – The 2022 Washington International Horse Show CSI 5*- W continued on Thursday, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center where daytime junior hunter competition gave way to the first evening session, featuring the opening international jumper classes during Barn Night, held […]

Niamh McEvoy & Aconzina PS Accelerate to Victory at the Sunshine Tour CSIO 3*

Sunshine Tour, Vejer de La Frontera – October 27, 2022 – Today’s competition day at the Montenmedio equestrian facilities got off to a strong start with the most important test of the CSIO 3* so far, the 1.50m Speed Challenge, held on the Milton sand ring. A total of […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Win Thrilling €900,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riyadh CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 22, 2022 – Great Britain and Ireland are two powerhouse nations of showjumping and their athletes stole the spotlihght last Saturday at the Longines Global Champions of Riyadh CSI 5* & CSI 2*. If in one hand Ben Maher (GBR) secured his third […]

Darragh Kerins & Valentino Tuiliere Lead All-Irish Podium in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 09, 2022 – It was a podium reserved for the Irish on Sunday as Darragh Kerins (IRL), Shane Sweetnam (IRL), and Daniel Coyle (IRL) claimed the top three spots in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds  Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, to […]

Christian Coyle Gets a Flying Start with Ma Pomme de Tamerville in the $37,000 Winning Round CSI 2* 

Greenwich, Connecticut – October 07, 2022 – Christian Coyle (IRL) had full confidence in Ma Pomme de Tamerville in the $37,300 Winning Round CSI 2* 1.45m, despite only having ridden the chestnut mare for about two weeks. That positive attitude was reaffirmed when he and the mare bested the opening […]

Denis Lynch Soars to New Heights Winning €450,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 29, 2022 – In 2008, he did it with his great horse Lantinus, and today, riding a gelding he only began competing four months ago, Ireland’s Denis Lynch (IRL) once again won the 2022 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5* at the CSIO 5* of […]

Back-to-Back! Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville on Top Again in €26,000 Land Rover Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2022 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and the brilliant stallion Volnay du Boisdeville posted their second win of the week when topping the €26,000 Land Rover Speed Challenge CSIO 5* during the CSIO 5* of Rome – Masters Fratelli d’Inzeo at Piazza di Siena […]

“Air” Jordan! Coyle & Centriko Volo Fly the Highest in $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix CSI 3*

North Salem, New York – May 15, 2022 â€“ Irish equestrians were the ones to beat in Sunday’s $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group. Pathfinder Jonathan Corrigan (IRL) and Jordan Coyle (IRL) were the first two riders to jump clear over the 16-effort, 1.55m course designed […]

No Confusion! Perfect Performances Propel Jos Verlooy to Victory in the €25,500 Falcon Stakes CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 13, 2022 – The top class international competition continued on day three of Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*, with the world’s best show jumpers in action. The opening CSI 5* class of the day, the €25,500 Falcon Stakes, took the top 10 riders […]

Shane Sweetnam & Alejandro are the Aces in $140,000 Hagyard Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 14, 2022 – Jumper competition at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show reached its pinnacle on Saturday night with $140,000 Hagyard Grand Prix CSI 3* in the Rolex Stadium. 38 horse-and-athlete combinations gathered to vie for the victory and the lion’s share of the prize […]

Conor Swail Accelerates to the Top in $37,000 Speed Cup CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky – April 29, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) has been one of the most consistent riders the past few months and the Irishman lived up to expectations on Friday as he flew to victory with Vital Chance* de La Roque in the $37,000 Welcome Speed Cup […]

Darragh Kenny & VDL Cartello Shine the Brightest in €100,000 Banorte Trophy CSI 5* at Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico – May 01, 2022 – The final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City CSI 5* & 2* was a scorcher in all senses of the word, paving the way for a penomenal 2022 season ahead. With every day at the event […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque on Flying Form Again to Win $225,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky – April 28, 2022 – Ireland’s Conor Swail and Vital Chance de La Roque took top honors at the $225,000 Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute at the Kentucky Horse Park Saturday night. In a format that saw the top ten return for […]

Conor Swail & Errol Excel in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 15, 2022 – Perhaps the winningest nation at the high-level of showjumping, Ireland made its presence known on Yankee soil once again as Conor Swail (IRL) and Errol claimed top honors in the €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5* on Friday at the Longines […]

Paul O’Shea & Squirt Gun are Lightning Fast to Win $37,000 FreeJump Qualifier CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 14, 2022 – The $37,000 FreeJump Qualifier CSI 3* was the feature jumper event on Thursday of ESP Spring II as FEI competitors prepare for the weekend’s $140,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*. Held on the expansive grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, the class showcased a […]

A Grade A Performancey by Alexander Butler & Chili B to Win the €100,200 Grand Prix of Arezzo CSI 4*

Arezzo, Italy – April 10, 2022 – The Irish flag stood higher than the rest at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre on Sunday as Alexander Butler (IRL) and Chili B put on a grade A performance to win the €100,200 Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday during the third week […]

Mark Kinsella & Doraindo Dash for the Cash in $100,000 Texas Children’s Hospital Grand Prix at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

Katy, TX – Ireland’s Mark Kinsella made his inaugural trip to the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show a winning one, earning victory in the $100,000 Texas Children’s Hospital Grand Prix aboard Doraindo on Saturday, April 9 in Katy, TX. Renowned course designer Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set a challenging track in the […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $50,000 CabanaCoast Grand Prix CSI 2* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 03, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the last FEI class of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the newly renamed Wellington International, formerly known as the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). High level competition promises to come to an end in grand […]

Jenny Rankin & Flower Fly to First at the Toscana Tour CSI 3*

Arezzo, Italy – April 02, 2022 – The Irish flag stood tall above the rest on Sunday after Jenny Rankin (IRL) claimed top honors in the €26,750 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Saturday during the second of weeks of the Toscana Tour at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre. […]