Tag: Jumper News Ireland

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

Dublin, Ireland – August 10, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the best of Ireland against many top riders in the world this week at the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*. Conor Swail (IRL), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Denis Lynch (IRL), Shane Breen (IRL), Bertram Allen (IRL), […]

Christian Coyle & Celest Seize the Spotlight in the $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix at Hits Vermont

Manchester, Vermont, USA – August 06, 2023 – On a splendid Sunday during Manchester & the Mountains at HITS Vermont, Christian Coyle (IRL) extended his triumphant run by winning the $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix with Celest. Maintaining the lead from being the first contender on course and to return […]

Trelawny Trailblazers Turn & Burn at Traverse City Winning the Major League Show Jumping Team Competition

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Agust 04, 2023 – The Trelawny Trailblazers have taken an early lead in the third season of Major League Show Jumping by winning the gold medal Friday in the $270,000 Premiere Equestrian CSI 5* Team Competition. With elite riders Conor Swail (IRL), Lillie Keenan […]

Bertram Allen & Edison de Hus Excel at the Normandie Horse Show

Saint-Lô, France – August 04, 2023 – Ireland prevails! Ireland is one of the winningest nations when it comes to FEI-level showjumping and Bertram Allen (IRL) proved that on Friday during the Normandie Horse Show CSI 3* & CSI 2* at the Pôle Hippique de Saint-Lô. The Irish […]

Conor Swail & Count Me Continue Winning, Triumphan in the $39,000 Speed Classic CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2023 – A familiar face took top honors in the $39,000 Speed Classic CSI 2* earlier Thursday, as Conor Swail (IRL) sped to the win with Count Me In. It wasn’t a small field, with 78 entries coming forth to test the […]

One-Two Finish for Willie Tynan in the $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix at Hits Vermont

Manchester, Vermont – USA – July 30, 2023 – Willie Tynan (IRL) and Ballinteskin Joe continued their winning streak, dominating the $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday during the Valley Classic at Hits Vermont. Tynan was the first competitor on the field with the 12-year-old gelding, affectionately called […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 on Top Again at Dinard!

Dinard, France – July 29, 2023 – The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* continued with 6 classes on Saturday, two on sand and four on grass. Once again, the suspense was maintained right up to the last starter, much to the delight of the […]

Shane Breen & Haya Earn Second Victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 29, 2023 – Eight combinations out of the 28 starters jumped clear in the first round, but it wasn’t until the final three riders – all former winners of the Queen’s Cup – that the jump-off really took flight. Two-time winner David Simpson (IRL) […]

Darragh Kenny Dashes for Another Grand Prix Win at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 28, 2023 – Later Friday afternoon, the day was Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) after he scored a second Grand Prix victory in less than one week. The win Friday came aboard Serendepety, owned by Oakland Ventures and Beerbaum Stables, in the $30,000 Traverse […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 on Top Form in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 27, 2023 – The 111th edition of the Jumping International de Dinard, run masterfully by the Mars family since 2013, got off to a flying start on Thursday, July 27, copiously moistened with the famous Breton showers with seven classes open to CSI1*, 3* […]

A Winning Debut by Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue in the $77,300 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 23, 2023 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny came to Traverse City for the very first time during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), and he’s finishing off his debut as a grand prix winner. Aboard Eddy Blue, the […]

Christian Coyle & Gydine Gallop for the Gold in the $15,000 WIB Jumper Classic

Stillwater, New York, USA – July 15, 2023 – Christian Coyle (IRL) rode Gydine to the top prize in the $15,000 Women In Business (WIB) Jumper Classic, sponsored by American National Insurance, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, during the Saratoga WIB Spectacular at White Hollow Farm in Stillwater, NY. […]

Bertram Allen & Pacino Amiro Blaze to Win the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of A Coruña CSI 5*

A Coruña, La A Coruña, Spain – July 15, 2023 – Bertram Allen (IRL) emerged victorious in the lightning fast €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of A Coruña, presented by Casas Novas. Riding the exceptional Pacino Amiro, Allen won his first LGCT Grand Prix since 2018.  […]

Big Boy Z Claims First Big Win with Conor O’Regan in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 15, 2023 – Conor O’Regan (IRL) had big hopes for Big Boy Z when he purchased the horse off a video in 2020. Three years later, the gelding won its first grand prix – in only its fourth grand prix appearance ever […]

Conor O`Regan & Mendini DR Sail Away with the Win in the $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 14, 2023 – Conor O’Regan (IRL) kicked off his international run at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) with a win Friday in the $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome Stake CSI 3* aboard Mendini DR, owned by Dynomite Ranch, LLC. The […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Show they “Got It” in the $38,700 Two-Phase CSI 3* at Traverse City

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 13, 2023 – In 2022, Ireland’s Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Gotcha were the ones to beat in two-phase action during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). One year later, McCarthy and the Rock Ridge Farms-owned mare repeated […]

Jordan Coyle & For Gold Claim the Jackpot in the $75,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 08, 2023 – A dramatic win by Jordan Coyle (IRL) of Ireland in the $75,000 Richard M. Feldman Grand Prix, presented by Kadley Farm highlighted the I Love New York Horse Show, the second week of the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS), sponsored by Bainbridge […]

Willie Tynan Rides to Victory in the $40,000 Hits Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival

Manchester, Vermont – USA – July 09, 2023 – Week 1 of the Hits Vermont Summer Festival is closing out with great competition. Bringing in an entourage of contenders – riders stepped into the $40,000 Purina Hits Grand Prix. Continuing his winning ways from Friday’s Hits Prix, Willie […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Claim the Jackpot of the $75,900 Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 09, 2023 – Thirty-five riders qualified for Sunday’s $75,900 Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2* on the last day of the North American CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows. It was a 510m track with 13 obstacles (16 jumping efforts) […]

Robert Blanchette & Chardonnay Claim the Champagne in the $145,000 Sun Life Derby CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 09, 2023 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5* 2*, presented by Rolex brough tens of thousands of fans to the grounds to wrap up a great summer season of show jumping. The $145,000 Sun Life Derby […]

Conor Swail Cruises to Another Victory at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 07, 2023 – The $40,000 ATCO Cup CSI 2* (1.45m) was the final qualifying competition for Sunday’s Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2*. Forty-eight entries challenge FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela’s (ESP) 550m track that featured 13 obstacles (16 jumping efforts). A […]

Denis Lynch Hunts Down the Win in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 07, 2023 – The Longines Tops International Arena, launched its highly anticipated Summer Festival on Friday with action packed competition, thrilling entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere. With the spotlight firmly on Irish show jumper Denis Lynch (IRL) and his phenomenal partner Hunter, who […]

A Win & Three Among the Top Four! Christina Kelly is Simply Amazing in the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 02, 2023 – Out of 24 entries, Christina Kelly (IRL) rode three horses into the top four spots in the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic last Sunday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. She was victorious […]

Christian Coyle Wins $30,000 FarmVet Jumper Classic at Lake Placid Horse Shows

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 06, 2023 – Christian Coyle (IRL) won the $30,000 FarmVet Jumper Classic on Thursday at the I Love New York Horse Show, the second week of the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS), sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC, and presented by Sea Shore […]

Don’t Count Him Out! Conor Swail Delivers Another Win at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – FEI-level competition began early Wednesday at Spruce Meadows as over 45 competitors stepped into the International Ring to challenge the $5,000 Stud Farm CSI 2* (1.45m) one-round competition. This competition was the  first of two this week where competitors […]

Conor Swail & Theo on Great Form at the Spruce Meadows CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – Today marked the start of the final week of summer tournaments here at Spruce Meadows. The feature competition of the day was $5,000 The Entourage (1.50m) one round competition – the first of two qualifiers this week for […]

Jordan Coyle Wins Dartbrook Rustic Goods Speed Challenge at Lake Placid Horse Show

Lake Placid, New York, USA – June 29, 2023 â€“ Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) rode to the win in the Dartbrook Rustic Goods 1.40m Speed Class on Thursday at the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS) Sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC, and Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. Awarding more than $600,000 […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* (1.50m) competition was the final 5* event of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex. Twenty-seven competitors took on the jump off competition over the track designed by FEI Course Designer […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In are the Conquerors of the Day at the Pan American CSI 5* in Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – June 30, 2023 – Today’s feature competition was the 5* 1.45m competition on the North American Ring. Twenty-four horse/rider combinations took on the track built by FEI Course Designer Anthony d’Ambrosio (USA). Of those riders, only seven posted clear round and qualified for […]

Denis Lynch & Cornets Iberio Race to First Place at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5*

Monaco, Monte Carlo – June 29, 2023 – On the debut day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5* it was Denis Lynch (IRL) and  Cornets Iberio who turned it up a gear to win the €26,200 Federation Equestre de la Principauté de Monaco CSI 5* […]