Tag: Jumper News Ireland

Swail is Supreme & “Stan’s the Man” in  Uryadi’s Village Qualifier CSI 5* at Tbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 24, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) has always felt at home at Thunderbird Show Park. The County Down native was based out of Ontario when working his first North American job at Lothlorien Farm, and he’s made winning a habit over the […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Rise to the Top in the €56,800 Minister President of Hessen Prize CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 19, 2024 – Michael Pender (IRL) and HHS Calais stole the spotlight on Sunday at the 2024 edition of the Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*, claiming victory in the feature class of the day, the €56,800 Minister President of Hessen Prize CSI 4* […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Take Risks to Conquer $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 16, 2024 – Course designer Alan Wade (IRL) set a winding 15-effort track in Thursday’s $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, which saw 76 entries representing nine countries vie for top honors. Just ninth to go in the […]

James Chawke Steals the Spotlight in the $50,000 Blenheim EquiSports Grand Prix of Los Angeles

Burbank, California, USA – May 11, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) was the star of the show last Saturday at the San Juan Capistrano International, as he piloted Daido van’t Ruytershof Z to victory in the $50,000 Blenheim EquiSports Grand Prix of Los Angeles in May. The class was the highlight […]

Shane Sweetnam & James Kann Cruz Supreme in the $125,000 Hagyard Lexington Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 11, 2024 – It was all about speed and accuracy on Saturday night during the Kentucky Spring Horse Show’s main event, the $125,000 Hagyard Lexington Grand Prix CSI 3*. A field of international athletes was narrowed down to 12 combinations for the jump-off, where […]

Darragh Kenny “Doubles Down” at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show

North Salem, New York, USA – May 09, 2024 â€“ The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows caught an early glimpse of their world-class field of show jumpers on Wednesday, with many international riders competing in the Open Jumper division throughout the day and presenting their horses for the afternoon’s FEI horse inspection presented by Alliant Private […]

Shane Breen & Cato Boy Blaze to the Top in The Pearl Stakes CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 03, 2024 – International Show Jumping got underway at the 2024 Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* with the running of The Pearl Stakes CSI 5*, in which 31 of the world’s best horse and rider combinations tackled Bernardo Costa Cabral’s (POR) masterfully designed […]

Conor Swail Soars to Victory in the $225,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA — April 27, 2024 — During the day on Saturday the eventers had their fun around the Kentucky Horse Park for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢, but Saturday night was all about the show jumpers in the $225,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI 4*, […]

Emily Turkington Thrives Amongst Fierce Competition in the Aloga Auction Grand Prix CSI 2* at Sentower Park

Sentower Park, Opglabbeek, Belgium – April 21, 2024 – Super Sunday at Sentower Park featured the battle between Great Britain and Ireland for the top position in the €28,575 Aloga Auction Grand Prix CSI 2* and as many times before another Irish rider on the rise prevailed. This […]

From Injury to Victory! Costa Diam Propels Jordan Coyle to First in the Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 20, 2024 – Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) guided Costa Diam to victory in the $32,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed Challenge CSI 3*– 1.45m on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday after a year-long recovery from injury for the mare. The comeback […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop towards the Gold in the $32,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 18, 2024 – Ireland’s Simon McCarthy (IRL) opened the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, on Thursday with a win in the $32,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 3* 1.45m on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village, […]

Second Week’s the Charm for Conor Swail & Count Me In in the $117,000 Blenheim Spring Classic II Grand Prix CSI 3*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 13, 2024 – After finishing in a close second in the Blenheim Spring Classic 1 Grand Prix, Conor Swail and Count Me In returned to the Blenheim Spring Classic 2 to pick up back-to-back wins, including in Saturday’s featured $117,000 Blenheim Spring Classic […]

David O’Brien Hails a Hat Trick Winning the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 14, 2024 – Ireland’s David O’Brien (IRL) secured an impressive third victory for the week in the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies  Grand Prix CSI 3* on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon. The culmination of three-star competition highlighted the conclusion of […]

Alexander Butler & Jurry Bleu K’s Knock Out Performance Tops the €57,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 14, 2024 – The second week of Spring MET IV 2024 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with an Irish victory in the €57,450 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A as Alexander Butler and Jurry […]

Linguini de La Pomme Propels Philip McGuane Back to His Winning Ways in the $32,000 ProElite CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 13, 2024 – Ireland’s Philip McGuane (IRL) returned to familiar territory at the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday with a win in the $32,000 ProElite Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m during the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring […]

Back-to-Back Victories! David O’Brien Claims Gold Again in the $32,000 Freejump Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 12, 2024 – David O’Brien (IRL) is on his way to a winning streak after scoring his second victory in as many days in the $32,000 Freejump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday during the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented […]

One-Two for the Irish! David O’Brien Lightning Quick in the $32,000 BrainJuice Two-Phase CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 11, 2024 – Ireland’s David O’Brien opened the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, with a win in the $32,000 BrainJuice CSI3* 1.45m riding Estoril Delle Roane on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village, home of the Adequan® […]

Cian O’Connor Earns Overall WEF Leading International Rider Award

Wellington, Florida – April 06, 2024 – Cian O’Connor (IRL) of Ireland claimed the Overall Leading International Rider Award, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur of Douglas Elliman together with Michael and Wendy Smith, at the conclusion of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. A Leading […]

James Chawke Back on Top at the Blenheim Spring Classic CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 06, 2024 – Not even his famously fast barn mate Conor Swail (IRL) could catch James Chawke (IRL) on Saturday, April 6, at the Blenheim Spring Classic I in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Chawke kicked off the day at the Rancho […]

James Chawke in Double Dosage! Irishman Strikes for Back-to-Back Victories at the Blenheim Spring Classic CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 06, 2024 – Not even his famously fast barn mate Conor Swail (IRL) could catch James Chawke (IRL) on Saturday, April 6, at the Blenheim Spring Classic I in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Chawke kicked off the day at the Rancho […]

Michael Duffy Defies the Course to Win the €350,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 5*

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 06, 2024 – With not a dry eye in the house and against the iconic backdrop of Miami Beach, Michael Duffy (IRL) and Claptonn Mouche secured their first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix victory. The duo’s remarkable win was highlighted by […]

Richard Howley & Mansini LTD are Ligthning Quick in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 05, 2024 – Richard Howley (IRL) strikes again! After winning the main class the previous, Howley teamed up with Mansini LTD for the lightning quick winning performance in the €28,500 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2* on Friday during […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Charge to the Top in the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 05, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) has started the 2024 Blenheim EquiSports season the same way he ended the 2023 season: winning. On Friday, April 5, Swail and Vital Chance de La Roque sped to victory in the $32,000 Welcome Speed […]

Conor Swail & Casturano Conquer the $117,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 28, 2024 – Seventeen of the world’s top-30 show jumping athletes have converged at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) for the 12th and final week of international competition in Wellington, FL. The $117,000 Adequan® CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round 12 kicked off […]

Jordan Coyle Gallops for More Gold in the $150,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – Twelve weeks of 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $150,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final CSI 4* during the penultimate week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a field bursting with talent […]

Team Ireland are the Stars of the €700,000 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ – Ocala CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – In a competition that was as unpredictable as it was exciting, Ireland came out on top with a superb team effort at the second leg of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ staged at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida […]

Cian O’Connor & Fermoy Fly to First in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 22, 2024 – Ireland’s Cian O’Connor (IRL) emerged victorious in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5* held Friday, March 22, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The top-10 placed riders from the original starting field of 34 entries returned for an […]

Daniel Coyle & Incredible Impress the Most in the $200,000 Longines FEI World Cup – Ocala CSI 4*-W

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 17, 2024 – World Cup success is nothing new for Daniel Coyle (IRL), but he reached another milestone Sunday at the Live Oak International (USA) when he topped the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala aboard his exciting new mount, Incredible. “I’ve had […]

Simon McCarthy Goes All Out to Win the $50,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*-W at Live Oak International

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 15, 2024 – Simon McCarthy (IRL) took home the win in the $50,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*-W 1.55m speed class riding the 13-year-old Gotcha on the first day of show jumping competition at Live Oak International. Over a track designed by […]

Perfect Irish Match! Jordan Coyle Finds His Groove Again at Hits Ocala!

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 14, 2024 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) made a victorious return to Hits Post Time Farm on Thursday afternoon as the Irishman took the top call in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup aboard Emerald Irish Cruise. Coyle was one of six competitors to […]