Tag: Jumper News Ireland

The Sun Shines for Darragh Kenny & Serendepety in the $31,200 Artemis Farms CSI 2* at the Greenwich Polo Club

Greenwich, Connecticut – September 27, 2024 – Despite cloudy skies for much of the contest, the sun was out for a dynamic duo at the Greenwich Polo Club on opening day of the 2024 Major League Show Jumping at the CSI Greenwich. As the prelude to five-star competition, high-caliber […]

Niamh McEvoy & Orange de Baugy Claim World Title Amongst Five-Year-Olds

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 – The first final of this Super Sunday started at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in the Ratina Z Arena. In the final for the five-year-old horses the best 54 combinations returned, after the two qualifications on Thursday and Friday. […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Take the Lead for Good in the  $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital Speed CSI2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 20, 2024 – A field of 53 riders took to the $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital Speed CSI 2* on Friday morning in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. Forty-six of those tried to catch the early time to beat, set by Irish […]

Daido van’t Ruytershof Z Propels James to Victory in the $74,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* by a “Long Chawke”

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – September 21, 2024 – The final international event on Thunderbird Show Park’s 2024 calendar is the CSI2* BCHJA Fall Finale. But it might be better known as The Chawke Show after this week. Husband-and-wife team James (IRL) and Jacqueline Chawke (CAN) swept the international division, […]

Shane Sweetnam & James Kann Cruz Soar to Victory in the $340,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 22, 2024 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) added his name to the $340,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5* for the second time on Sunday. Riding his 2024 Olympic mount James Kann Cruz, he raced to a win in the iconic event to […]

Michael Pender & HHS Mercedes Triumph in the 7-Year-Old World Championship Final

Lanaken, Belgium – September 22, 2024 – The 2024 FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses concluded on Sunday with a sensational final in the 7-year-old horses. The atmosphere was electric and the excitement high, with Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) adding another victory to his already […]

Simon McCarthy Claims Victory in the $65,000 Old Salem Farm Welcome Stake CSI 3*

North Salem, New York, USA – September 20, 2024 – Friday’s $65,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3*, presented by Old Salem Farm featured 54 entries representing nine countries, including six riders from this summer’s Paris Olympic Games. Of the 12 entries that advanced to the jump-off, Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Gotcha blazed nearly a full […]

Darragh Kenny’s Lightning Performance Tops the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – September 13, 2024 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) who claimed top honors in Thursday’s $10,000 Two-Phase CSI 4* presented by Eastern Hay, also returned to the podium on Friday, piloting Lightning to victory in the evening’s $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 2* presented by Old Salem Farm. Fifty-eight […]

Darragh Kenny & Serendepety Soar to First in the Eastern Hay Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – September 12, 2024 – Two Irishmen claimed top honors in the first two international classes at the 2024 Old Salem Farm September Horse Shows on Thursday, with each class featuring over 40 entries representing eight countries. Old Salem kicked off its FEI division with the $10,000 Two-Phase […]

Conor Swail & One Edition Excel at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 07, 2024 — Conor Swail (IRL) and One Edition celebrate after winning the $62,500 Paramount Resources Cup CSI 2* – 1.45m. Canadians Bretton Chad (IRL) with Grandeur WP, and Alexander Grayton (CAN), on Ice Man du Houssoit, rounded out the podium, coming […]

Max Kuhner & David O’Brien Share the Win in the $130,000 ATCO Electric Six Bar Challenge CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — September 07, 2024 — Max Kuhner (AUT) with EIC Cooley Jump The Q and David O’Brien (IRL) on Ibera V/D Hagenhorst flew to a joint victory in the ATCO Electric Six Bar Challenge CSIO 5*, capping off a great Saturday at the […]

Michael Pender & HHS Cornetta Conquer the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 06, 2024 — Michael Pender (IRL), and HHS Cornetta, triumphed in the $73,750 ATCO Cup CSIO 5* on Thursday following an 11-horse jump off at the 2024 Spruce Meadows’ Tournament CSIO 5*. Amy Millar (CAN) and Christiano came in second place while […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Get the Win in the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 4*

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2024 – It was a day of speed and precision on Friday, September 6, 2024, for the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 4* during Hits Championship week at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York. The class marked the third […]

Dan Geaney Gallops to Victory in the Kadley Farms Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 28, 2024 – Blazing ahead of his fellow competitors with a full second’s lead, Dan Geaney (IRL) of Ireland claimed victory in the $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper presented by Kadley Farms at the 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show on Wednesday. Geaney and his mount Vogue stopped the clock on […]

James Chawke & Daido van’t Ruytershof Z Do the Double in $75,000 ATCO Cup CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 18, 2024 –  James Chawke (IRL) and Daido van’t Ruytershof Z entered the Fort Grand Prix Arena with a slightly new look on Sunday, but they produced the same result as the week prior—a Grand Prix victory. In a King Edward-esque tack […]

Team Helios Lights a Fire to Win the Major League of Show Jumping – Toronto CSI 5*

Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 16, 2024 – There’s a new team in town and they were on fire at Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) – Toronto. With fresh names joining their 2024 lineup, Helios topped the 5* Team Competition at Angelstone Tournaments on Friday night to […]

No Stirrup, No Problem for James Chawke in the Keg Qualifier CSI 3* at Tbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 16, 2024 – As James Chawke (IRL) went over his plan for the jump-off with Nacara van Berkenbroek Z in the $31,100 Keg Qualifier CSI 3* 1.50m, his peers surmised that the winner would do eight strides to the final fence. […]

Riders & Horses for the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 14, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*! Ireland’s very best take on the titans of the noble sport at the historic showgrounds of the Royal Dublin Society. Coming off the biggest win of their very […]

James Chawke Finds “More in the Tank” to Win the $75,000 Steel-Craft Doors Grand Prix CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 11, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) is still learning about his 10-year-old Zangersheide mare, Daido van’t Ruytershof Z. After winning Wednesday’s Tbird Speed Challenge CSI3* 1.45m, Chawke shared that he thought the quick-footed bay would make a useful ranking horse.  But she might have […]

Blue Ribbon by Eddy Blue! Nothing but the Blues for Darragh Kenny at the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 4*

Deauville, France – August 08, 2024 – The 2024 Longines Deauville Classic got underway on Thursday with the running of the  €29,100 Hermès Sellier Prize CSI 4* at the Pôle international du Cheval Longines – Deauville. Eighty-one combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was the […]

Richie Moloney & Ermes di Tai Thrive in the $75,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2024 – After two FEI classes earlier in the week, Richie Moloney (IRL) had come close to a podium finish, even finishing fourth in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* and he did not only make it to the podium this time […]

Lorcan Gallagher & Copycat Lead the Way in the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 3, 2024 – Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) and Copycat topped the leaderboard on Saturday night under the lights as show jumping action at the Kentucky Horse Park concluded with the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix during the Kentucky Summer Classic. It was a head-to-head […]

Conor Swail & My Lady Lavista Levitate to the Top of the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3* at Hits Hudson Valley

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 01, 2024 – The featured class of the day on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, was the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3*. The event marks the third week of international show jumping during the venue’s sold-out Hudson […]

Jessica Burke & Express Trend Thrive in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2024 – Ireland’s Jessica Burke (IRL) and Express Trend headed an all-female jump-off in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSIO 5*, which took place on Ladies’ Day at Hickstead. This historic trophy used to be an international class open to lady riders only, […]

Ahlmann, Ehning, Kukuk, Vogel! German Heroes Announced for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck!

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 15, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour announces a star-studded lineup for the 11th stage of the 2024 season, set to take place at the home of Ludger Beerbaum at Riesenbeck International Equestrian Centre from 18 – 21 July. German equestrian enthusiasts are […]

A One-Two for Ireland! Darragh Kenny Dashes to Victory in Grand Prix Qualifier at Falsterbo

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 11, 2024 – On Thursday the international riders entered the jumping arena at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* for the first time this year. First out was the €28,300 Trikem Qualifier CSIO 5*, a 1.50m jumping which was won by the Irish Darragh Kenny (IRL) and his […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*

 Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) won Saturday’s $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, leading a determined starting competition of 40 of the world’s best riders to take the coveted prize. Twelve of those athletes advanced to the second round, but […]

Ireland Impresses the Most in the €900,000 Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 04, 2024 – The last time the “The Soldier’s Song”, the Irish national anthem, was played over the Holy Grass at the Soers was in 2010. Today, the time had come again. The show-jumpers from the green island were victorious in the €900,000 Mercedes-Benz […]

Samuel Parot & David Guetta in Perfect Tune in the $65,000 Bobcat Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 29, 2024 – Under the lights of Tryon Stadium at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), Samuel Parot (CHI) triumphed aboard David Guetta (Zento x Vigaro) with a time of 34.71 in the $65,000 Bobcat Grand Prix CSI […]

Star-Studded Line-Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco: 5 Past Grand Prix Winners Confirmed!

Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Monaco July 4 – 6, 2024 for the tenth stage of the 2024 tour. This unparalleled event brings together the top show jumping talent from across the globe in one of the most […]