Tag: Vanessa Mannix

Conor Swail Soars to Victory in the $117,000 US Bank Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 27, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) is keen on repeating history, and he did just that on Saturday evening, topping the first international Grand Prix of the 2024 season. With Theo 160, a horse that excels in the desert, Swail raced to victory […]

A Resurgent Count Me In Propels Conor Swail to Victory in World Cup Qualifier at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 18, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) spent the last two seasons of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League at the top of the standings. But through the first four legs of the 2023-24 season, he uncharacteristically had yet to […]

Vanessa Mannix Gets off to the Perfect Start at the Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – November 03, 2023 – Vanessa Mannix of Calgary, Alberta, (CAN) opened the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, by winning phase one of the $150,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship on Friday, November 3, in Toronto, ON. British course designer […]

Sean Jobin Jumps to Canadian Show Jumping Championship Title!

Toronto, Ontario – November 04, 2023 – Toronto native Sean Jobin (CAN) was crowned the new Canadian Show Jumping Champion on Saturday night, November 4, in front of a full house at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario. […]

Gregory Wathelet Rides Away Triumphantly in the $145,100 Go Rentals Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 12, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) has an ace up his sleeve. With Ace Of Hearts, Wathelet took home arguably his biggest win of Desert Circuit so far on Sunday of Desert Circuit VIII in the $145,100 Go Rentals Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.55m. […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Triumphant Again at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – February 16, 2023 – Cera Caruso made his return to the Grand Prix Arena Thursday for CSI 4* action, finding his way back to the winner’s circle in the Morning Star Sporthorses Two Phase CSI 4* with Katie Laurie (AUS) aboard. With a relatively light […]

Katie Laurie Rises from Down Under to Win $50,000 Brown Advisory Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – February 05, 2023 – Katie Laurie (AUS) arrived in the desert during Desert Circuit IV in winning fashion. Her first week proved fruitful for her, taking the win Sunday in the $50,000 Brown Advisory Grand Prix CSI 2* aboard Carissa McCall’s Cera Caruso. Alan […]

A One-Two for Canada as Ali Ramsay Races to First in $38,700 Talus Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – February 03, 2023 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) has a new secret weapon, and it might not be a secret anymore. The Canadian National Champion rode to the win in Friday morning’s $38,700 Talus 1.45m CSI 2* Speed aboard Ramsay Equestrian, Inc.’s Conrado 12, unveiling […]

A Blissful Victory by Bliss Heers & Antidote de Mars in the $3,220,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* at Club Hípico Otomí

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 22, 2022 – Bliss Heers (USA) jumped to the biggest win of her career on Saturday night, and she did it aboard her heart horse. Saving the very best for last, Heers and Antidote de Mars, a 12-year-old Selle Français stallion […]

Vanessa Mannix is the Master of Speed Taking the Lead at the Canadian Championships

Calgary, Alberta, CAN – November 04, 2021 – After more than twenty years being hosted by the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, the Canadian Show Jumping Championship returned to Calgary and local rider Vanessa Mannix (CAN) and her horse Catinka 25 mastered the $25,000 Grant Production Testing […]

Vanessa Mannix & Catinka 25 Impress in $100,000 ATCO Cup CSI 3* Victory

Langley, British Columbia, Canada, August 22, 2021 – Vanessa Mannix (CAN) set off for the first fence of the CSI3* $100,000 ATCO Cup with purpose. That tone would carry her throughout the entire course.  And after making the podium on three other occasions at the Summer Fort Classic, Mannix […]

Vanessa Mannix & Catinka Victorious in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2021 – That’s a wrap for the Hits Ocala Winter Celebration (IX), featuring world-class hunter and jumper competition. Riders are certainly on their A-game as we near the end of the Circuit. This week featured the $200,000 Hits Ocala Grand Prix, where […]

Vanessa Mannix Claims Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – Saturday, February 16, 2020 – Canada’s Vanessa Mannix (CAN) won a career-first Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Friday, February 14, during week six of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Two top-10 finishes during week six guaranteed Mannix […]

Another Day, Another Win! Conor “Super” Swail & Rubens LS La Silla Top $75,000 Maui Jim Welcome CSI 4* at Thunderbird Show Park

Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, British Columbia, Canada. – August 23, 2018 – To say Conor Swail (IRL) is at home at Thunderbird Showpark might be an understatement. The defending champion of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Vancouver continued his winning ways at Langley by capturing the $75,000 […]

Another Knock Out Performance! Hugh Graham & Knock Out 3E Top $132,000 Grand Prix at Ottawa International Horse Show

Hugh Graham of Schomberg, Ontario, Canada scored a major grand prix win for the second week in a row, claiming victory in the $132,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, July 21, at the Ottawa International Horse Show CSI 3* , held at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, […]

Conor Swail & GK Coco Chanel Cruise to the Top in Pepsi Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

The Pepsi Challenge (1.50m) was the final competition Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada . Twenty-five horse/ride combinations stepped through the clock tower to take on the evening competition. Only six of riders, representing five […]

Conor Swail & Domino van de Valhoeve Lead Irish Sweep in €30,200 Grand Prix at Toscana Tour CSI 3*

Conor Swail (IRL) & Domino van de Valhoeve won the €30,200 Grand Prix last Sunday during the Toscana Tour CSI 3* at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre in Arezzo, Italy. The Irishman and the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Lord Z x Concorde) galloped towards victory towards victory after […]