Tag: Michael Blake

Perfect Score Propels Ireland to Victory in the €700,000 Longines League of Nations – Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 15, 2025 – Ireland’s Chef d’equipe Michael Blake led his team to victory in the opening leg of the 2025 Longines League of NationsTM  series held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) Saturday afternoon. His choice-blend of youth and experience proved a magic […]

Michael Blake Names Irish Team ahead Nations Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 10, 2023 – Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) Show Jumping High Performance Director Michael Blake has named his squad in a bid to defend their title as reigning Aga Khan Trophy champions. The Underwriting Exchange Irish Show Jumping team have enjoyed a successful season to […]

Bertram Allen Among Irish Team Riders for FEI Nations Cup Prague CSIO 3*

Dublin, Ireland – August 20, 2020 – Following a break of over five months due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Irish Show Jumping team managed by Michael Blake, make their long-awaited return to FEI Jumping Nations Cup action today (Friday) at Prague’s Chuchle arena in the Czech […]

Michael Blake Appointed as Jumping Director & Chef d’Equipe for Ireland

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 […]

Rodrigo Pessoa Signs Extension with Horse Sport Ireland as Team Director

Horse Sport Ireland, the governing body for equestrian sport in Ireland, are delighted to announce that Irish Show Jumping Senior High Performance Director Rodrigo Pessoa, have both signed contract extensions. Former Olympic, World Cup and World Champion, Brazil-born Rodrigo Pessoa was appointed Irish Show Jumping Senior High Performance […]