Tag: Team Ireland Equestrian

Battle Between Daniels! Daniel Coyle Doubles Down to Win the $142,500 Cabana Coast Qualifier CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 15, 2023 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) has been developing a champion in Ivory TCS for the past few years, and his efforts have been proven every step of the way. Ariel Grange’s 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Falaise de Muze x Ukato) stepped up […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Hit the Jackpot in the $80,000 Enbridge Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2023 – The final day of the 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* & CSI 2* saw fans coming through the gates bright and early to get their spot around the International Ring to watch some of the best show jumping […]

Impressive Irishmen Ride to Victory in the $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2023 – It was a full house at Spruce Meadows on Saturday for the $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5*. Seven teams were ready to take on the 520m course that featured 12 obstacles (15 jumping efforts) – all to be […]

Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue Blaze to the Top in the $78,000 The Agency Speed Stake CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 02, 2023 â€“ After claiming several podium finishes during the week at the Hampton Classic, it was Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) turn to top the leaderboard in Saturday’s $78,000 The Agency Speed Stake CSI 5*. Kenny bested a field of 40 entries representing 14 nations with […]

Daniel Coyle Prevails as Irishmen Battle for First Place in the $38,500 Sprucewood Winning Round CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 19, 2023 – The third leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping series brought much excitement to spectators at Angelstone Events on Saturday and two Irishmen were responsible for a ferocious battle in the $38,500 Sprucewood Winning Round CSI 5*. The Irish duel […]

Denis Lynch & Brooklyn Heights Shine the Brightest in the €97,700 Lugano Diamonds Trophy CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands — August 20, 2023 — In an electrifying finale to a spectacular weekend of top-notch sport and family entertainment, Denis Lynch (IRL) and the exceptional Brooklyn Heights emerged victorious in the €97,700 Lugano Diamonds Trophy CSI 5* at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard CSI […]

Willie Tynan Takes Top Honors in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Vermont

Manchester, Vermont, USA – August 11, 2023 – Gathering around the Grand Prix Ring at HITS Vermont on Friday afternoon, crowds eagerly anticipated a riveting display of skill as riders vied for victory in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. Amidst an exceptionally competitive field, it was Willie Tynan […]

Willie Tynan & Seattle Seize the Moment in the $40,000 Hits Grand Prix at Hits Vermont

Manchester, Vermont, USA – August 13, 2023 – Sunday afternoon was spent with a crowd of spectators watching the action unfold in the $40,000 Hits Grand Prix, presented by Hampton Inn. Being the final grand prix of the Hits Vermont circuit, multiple riders put forth their best efforts to […]

David O’Brien & El Balou Old Charge for the Win in the $38,700 Hippodata Speed CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 11, 2023 – As the day drew to a close Friday, David O’Brien (IRL) had one last trick up his sleeve. In a field of 34 entries, O’Brien sped to the win with El Balou Old, owned by Leap Year Farm, in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]