Ocala, Florida, USA – March 08, 2020 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) finished the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League the same way he started it—with a victory. After beginning the season with a win in Vancouver (CAN), Coyle rode Farrel to the top of the […]
Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – Friday, February 28, 2020 – Jack Ryan (IRL) continued his streak of great results last week, winning the AED $131,600 Longines Grand Prix CSI 2* last Friday during the President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSIO 5*/2* at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – Thursday, February 27 – It was a perfect day for the first of the XXVI Sunshine Tour CSI 4* today, with plenty of sun and an electric atmosphere as around 1000 combinations took to the arenas. Dermott Lennon (IRL) riding “MJM Pursuit” […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 27, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Carthano cruised to victory in the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSIO 4* during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – Friday, February 21, 2020 – Bertram Allen (IRL) continued a successful debut season at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida. This time, he rode Lafayette van Overis to victory in the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m CSI 5* at the Palm Beach International […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Thursday, February 20, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova van Overis Z were the winners of yesterday’s feature class in the Francisco Moura Arena, the €25,800 Jump-off Class CSI 3* during the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – Friday, February 21, 2020 – Beating off more than 85 competitors, the 19-year-old Irish rider, Jason Foley (IRL), was top of the class with “Castlefield Cass”. The class was sponsored by €26,650 Iberian Sportech and was the qualifier for the first Big Grand Prix, which will […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 14, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) with Hhs Javas Gucci claimed top honors in the €25,450 Jump-off Class CSI 3* yesterday during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour in the Francisco Moura Arena of the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The […]
Wellington, Florida – February 12, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode Billy Manjaro to victory in the 1.40m $8,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-Up CSIO5*, besting 49 competitors on a bright and balmy Wednesday afternoon at Deeridge Farms. The Irishman guided the gelding flawlessly over the course, registering a penalty-free performance […]
Dublin, Ireland – Saturday, February 08, 2020 – The new High Performance Manager of and Chef d’Equipe Team Ireland, Michael Blake, has annnounced the team member for his first competition leading them, this week at Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA CSIO 5* next Sunday during the Palm […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – Friday, February 7, 2020 – Irish rider Bertram Allen (IRL) showcased the foot speed of his mount Lafayette van Overis on their way to a win in the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m CSI 5* on Friday, February 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]
Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – February 06, 2020 – Shane Breen (IRL) and Evita won the €25,400 Sharjah Tourism Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W/2* at the Sharjah Racing Club in The United Arab Emirates. The Irishman and the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – Sunday, February 2, 2020 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) laid it all on the line, besting a three-horse jump-off to win the $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington CSI4*-W, presented by Canadian Pacific. The penultimate east coast qualifier for the Longines FEI Jumping […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – January 30, 2020 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Burnchurch were the winners of the €25,400 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* yesterday during the first week of the 2020 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Center in Portugal. The Irishman and the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 30, 2020 – Action in week four of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival) for the second day, with the $73,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 29, 2020 – Action during week four of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) had a change of scenery, with 80 riders crossing the road to the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village (home to the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival). It was third […]
Leipzig, Germany – January 20, 2020 – Ireland’s Denis Lynch (IRL) firmly secured his spot at the 2020 Longines Jumping World Cup Final when storming to victory with GC Chopin’s Bushi in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier in Leipzig, Germany today, where […]
Wellington, Florida – January 12, 2020 – Irish Olympic bronze medalist Cian O’Connor (IRL) won the $75,000 Rosenbaum PLLC Grand Prix riding Lazzaro Delle Schiave to close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – After coming close a few times in the previous classes throughout the week, Denis Lynch (IRL) rode Cristello to victory in the CHF $75,000 Championat of Basel CSI 5* during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Irishman and the […]
Wellington, Florida – January 8, 2019 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam opened the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a victory in the $8,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Wednesday. WEF continues through March 29, 2019 with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class […]
Wellington, Florida – January 6, 2020 – The 2019 ESP Holiday Finale concluded last Sunday with Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Essenar Crixus winning the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix in the International Arena. The Irishman and Elan Farm’s 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Luidam x Ard Vdl […]
Liverpool, England – December 31, 2019 – Irish titan Billy Twomey (IRL) won the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Grand Prix CSI 4* for a remarkable third time in five years after an exhibition of world-class showjumpjng at the M&S Bank Arena last Tuesday. Billy, one of the most […]
London, England – December 18, 2019 – Two of the most stylish young riders on the circuit topped the results list in equal first place after a quality €27,000 Cayenne Puissance CSI 5* which, for the second year running, went to a thrilling fifth and final round. The […]
London, England – December 18, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the €27,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5* yesterday at Olympia – The London International Horse Show CSI 5*. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x Nabab de Reve) […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2019 – Harry Allen (IRL) is one of the youngest rising stars of showjumping who has steadily been gaining experience and climbing up the FEI ranking. He was competing at the CHI of Geneva and gently dedicated his time for a brief interview. […]
Dublin, Ireland – December 18, 2019 – Horse Sport Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Blake as High-Performance Jumping Director (incorporating the role of Chef d’Equipe) of the Irish Senior Show Jumping team. Prior to this appointment, Michael held the roles of Team Ireland Senior […]
La Coruña, Spain – December 14, 2019 – It was a strong victory for Denis Lynch (IRL) and Rubens LS La Silla in the €230,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* yesterday during the CSI Casas Novas 5*-W/2* – A Coruña in La Coruña. A well experienced, cornered his […]
Stockholm, Sweden – November 30, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Important de Muze won the KR $310,000 Speed Class CSI 4* yesterday during the Sweden International Horse Show CSI 4* in the nation’s capital. The Irishman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Erco van’T Roosakker x […]
Wilton, Connecticut, USA – November 15, 2019 – Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) has issued a statement announcing that he will not continue as Team Ireland’s High Performance Manger. The legendary Brazilian equestrian has successfully led the Irish to several FEI Jumping Nations Cup victories, the 2017 FEI Jumping European […]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 10, 2019 – Bertram Allen (IRL) and GK Casper landed off the final fence and brought a sold-out crowd to their feet with his victory in the $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto CSI 4*-W in Canada. The 24-year-old’s elation was evident as he […]
