Tag: Team Ireland Equestrian

Darragh Kenny & Cassini Z Conquer $50,000 TC Energy Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2019 – Mother Nature brought the sunshine for Saturday morning of the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* presented by Rolex. The action on the International Ring began with the $50,000 TC Energy Winning Round CSI 5* which 31 horse/rider combinations qualified for […]

Jordan Coyle & Bold Prinz Crowned in $36,100 Friends of the Meadows Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 05, 2019 – The first day of the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ presented by Rolex brought warm weather and sunshine to the grounds. Competitors were out in full force for the afternoon’s $36,100 Friends of the Meadows 1.50m competition with 74 competitors on the […]

Shane Breen & Can Ya Makan Breeze to Victory in €25,500 Deutschen Kreditbank AG Prize CSI 4* at Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – May 31, 2019 – Shane Breen (IRL) and Can Ya Makan won the €25,500 Deutschen Kreditbank AG Prize CSI 4*, the second qualification for the 90th German Spring Derby CSI 4* presented by J.J.Darboven. The Irishman and the 13-year-old bay stallion (Canturo x Fara) were […]

Daniel Coyle & CHS Krooze Cruise to Victory in $36,500 Friends of Tbird CSI 2* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Canada – May 31, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and CHS Krooze won the $36,500 Friends of Tbird CSI 2* yesterday during the Odlum Brown BC Open CSIO 5* at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, Canada. Last to go in an 11-horse jump-off, the Irishman and […]

Anthony Condon & SFS Aristio Save the Best for Last in €25,000 Jump-off Class CSI 4* at Hubside Jumping Tour

Grimaud, France – May 31, 2019 – Anthony Condon (IRL) and SFS Aristio won the €25,000 Jump-off Class CSI 4* yesterday during the Hubside Jumping Tour CSI 4*/2* in Grimaud – Saint Tropez, France. Among the 36 riders at the start of the flagship event on Friday 31 […]

Kevin Babington & Super Chilled Supreme in $36,000 Devon International Speed Stake CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania – May 29, 2019 – International show jumpers returned to the Dixon Oval on Wednesday to compete in the $36,000 Devon International Speed Stake CSI 4*, sponsored by Herr’s Food. Local athlete Kevin Babington (IRL) of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, outpaced 16 combinations with Debra J. Wycoff’s Super Chilled to […]

James Chawke & Skara Glen’s Presence Top $100,000 RAM Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 3* at Caledon Equestrian Park

Caledon, Ontario – James Chawke (IRL) won the $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by RAM Equestrian, to close out the CSI 3* Classic at Palgrave Phase 2 show jumping tournament held May 22 to 26 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. The $100,000 Grand Prix […]

Mark McAuley Gets His Revenge Winning €25,000 Land Rover Speed CSI 5* at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 24, 2019 – Ireland’s Mark McAuley  (IRL) had victory snatched from his grasp in the closing stages of last night’s final competition, the JLT MAG Two-Phase, but today he proved unbeatable in the €25,000 Land Rover Speed CSI 5* at CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena. Once again […]

Cameron Hanley & Shuttle Skyrocket to Victory in €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 23, 2019 – Cameron Hanley (IRL) and Shuttle won the €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday afternoon at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. It was Cameron’s first visit to Valkenswaard this year and he saved the best for last. Hanley is […]

Darragh Kenny & Billy Dorito Charge to Win €28,150 FFE – Generali Prize CSI 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – May 17, 2019 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Billy Dorito won the €28,15 FFE – Generali Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines International Jumping of La Baule CSIO 5* in France. The Irishman and the 9-year-old Anglo-European Sport Horse (Billy Mexico x Vechta) […]

Darragh Kenny & Scarlett Du Sart Z Dash to Victory in $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix CSI 3* at Kentucky Spring Horse Show

  Lexington, Kentucky – May 12, 2019 – The Kentucky Spring Horse Show closed out in the Rolex Stadium on Sunday with the $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix CSI 3*, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. With 44 starters challenging each other, it was Darragh Kenny (IRL) that once again could not […]

Darragh Kenny & Babalou 41 Back to the Top after Defending Title in $134,000 Kentucky Spring Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 11, 2019 – Saturday evening at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show saw the return of the $134,000 Kentucky Spring Grand Prix CSI 3* in the Rolex Stadium. After 93 entries tried their hand in the grand prix qualifier Thursday night, 49 horse-and-rider combinations returned […]

Paul O’Shea & Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu Rise to Victory in $225,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 27, 2019 – The luck of the Irish was in full effect as Ireland’s Paul O’Shea (IRL) and Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu flew to the win in the $225,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, part of the Land […]

Kevin Babington Scores One-two in $40,000 Triple Crown Nutrition Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 25, 2019 – Kevin Babington (IRL) made his mark on the $40,000 Triple Crown Nutrition Spring III Grand Prix at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) last Sunday during the ESP Spring Series. The Irishman piloted both his mounts Mark Q (Obos Quality […]

Peter Moloney & Ornellaia Lead Irish “Trifecta” in €146,100 Longines Final Grand Prix CSI 4* at Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 25, 2019 – Peter Moloney (IRL) and Ornellaia won the €146,100 Longines Final Grand Prix CSI 4* yesterday during the Sunshine Tour CSI 4* in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The Irishman and the 14-year-old Holsteiner mare (For Pleasure x Calato) […]

Daniel Coyle & Tienna Triumph in $36,000 Douglas Elliman CSI 3* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2019 – Daniel Coyle of Ireland christened Week 10 of the Winter Equestrian Festival with a victory in the $36,000 Douglas Elliman CSI 3* 1.45m on Wednesday, March 13. WEF continues with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class competition through March 31, 2019. […]

Dermott Lennon & MJM Pursuit Lead the Chase in the €25,125 John Deere Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – March 09, 2019 – Dermott Lennon (IRL) and MJM Pursuit won the €25,125 John Deere Small Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday during the Sunshine Tour CSI 3* in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The Irishman and the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare (Aldato […]

Michael Pender & Casanova van Overis Z Cruise to Victory in €25,350 Garvetur Prize CSI 3* at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – March 08, 2019 – Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova van Overis Z won the €25,350 Garvetur Prize CSI 3* last Friday during the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The Irishman and the 11-year-old black Zangersheide gelding (Casper van Erpekom […]

Peter Moloney & Ornellaia Crowned Masters in €93,600 Caser Seguros Grand Prix CSI 4* at Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 03, 2019 – It was a splendid summer day yesterday in Vejer finishing off the first CSI 4* week of the Sunshine Tour, with the €93,600 Grand Prix CSI 4* class sponsored by Caser Seguros.  Over the last four days more than […]

Speed Demon Bertram Allen & GK Casper Top €145,800 Feature Jump-off class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 01, 2019 – Bertram Allen (IRL) pulled off a mind-blowing  speedy performance to win yesterday’s headline €145,800 jump-off class CSI 5* at Al Shaqab’s magnificent arena in Doha. It was a blistering tiebreaker featuring 16 combinations and it all came down to precision and speed […]

Richard Howley & Chinook Rise to Victory in €50,950 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 3* at Sunshine Tour

Richard Howley (IRL) and Chinook won the €50,950 Diputación de Cadiz Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday during the second week of competition of the Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain. The Irishman and the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tygo x Wellington) triumphed in the […]

Capt. Brian Cournane & Penelope Cruz Claim $36,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 16, 2019 – Capt. Brian Cournane of Ireland Penelope Cruz topped a 40-horse starting field to win the $36,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* last Saturday afternoon, held at the Derby Field at Equestrian Village during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the […]

Denis Lynch & Chablis Earn Top Honors in $400,000 Longines Masters Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5*

Irishman Denis Lynch and stable newcomer Chablis have formed an instant and very mutual attraction and they charged away with the $400,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5* on Sunday, bringing to a close a weekend of supreme excitement to conclude the Asian leg of the […]

Bertram Allen & Christy JNR Leave the Field in Dust in $100,000 Longines Speed Challenge CSI 5* in Hong Kong

Bertram Allen (IRL) and Christy JNR scorched the sand on their way to winning the $100,000 Longines Speed Challenge CSI 5* on Saturday night, making it a second victory in the “fastest competition in the world” for the Irishman and sending the Hong Kong fans delirious. Bertram Allen […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’t Voorhof Power to Victory in $210,000 Longines Grand Prix of the Palm Beach Masters CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 15, 2019 – Paul O’Shea (IRL) and Imerald van’t Voorhof won the $210,000 Longines Grand Prix of the Palm Beach Masters CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup USA CSIO 5*, one of the premiere events of the Palm Beach […]

Michael Pender & Casanova van Overis Z Power to First in €25,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour

Michael Pender (IRL) and Casanova van Overis Z won the €25,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* today during the 2019 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The Irishman and the 11-year-old black Zangersheide gelding (Caper van Erpekom – Eau de Parfum van Overis) […]

Eoin Mcmahon & Chacon 2 Crowned Champions in €26,350 Milestone Farm Prize CSI 3* at Peelbergen

Eoin Mcmahon (IRL) and Chacon 2 won the €26,350 Milestone Farm Prize CSI 3* last Friday during the Winter Masters at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen (ECP) in Kronenberg, The Netherlands. The Irishman and the 13-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Chacco-Blue x Aventyno) were the best amongst fourteen combinations […]

Jordan Coyle & Eristov Excel in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Grand Prix of Leon CSI 4*-W

  Jordan Coyle (IRL) recorded the biggest win of his career when he topped a two-horse jump-off with Eristov to win the $1,910,000 (~$100,000 U.S. dollars) Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Leon CSI 4*-W, the newest leg on the North American League. Coyle, 25, and the 10-year-old Dutch […]

Kevin Babington & Mark Q Triumph in $72,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 31, 2019 – Irish Olympian Kevin Babington rode Mark Q to the win in the $72,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 CSI 4* on the grass derby field of the Equestrian Village at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), on Thursday, […]

Bertram Allen’s Hector van d’Abdijhoeve to be Ridden by Denis Lynch

Denis Lynch (IRL) is the new owner and rider of Bertram Allen’s Hector Van D’abdijhoeve (Cabrio Van De Heffinck x Utrilllo Van de Heffinck). The 12-year-old Belgium Warmblood was owned by Noel Delahunty Connaught Bloodstock and Ballywalter Farms. The grey horse tallied three FEI-level wins in 177 starts […]