Irish Bred Horse Success
Huge medal haul for Irish horses and riders at Le Lion Eventing Young Horse World Championships
Ireland’s position as one of the leading nations in world eventing was once again enhanced this weekend, with a brilliant medal haul of one gold, two silver and a bronze medal from the six medals on offer at the 2025 FEI WBFSH World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses at Le Lion d’Angers in France.…
Bertram Allen and Pacino Amiro (ISH) sixth in Rome LGCT Grand Prix
Wexford’s Bertram Allen and the Simon Scott-bred Pacino Amiro (ISH) finished sixth overall in Sunday’s five-star 1m60 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Rome. One of 10 combinations to make it through to the jump-off, Allen had one of the fastest times but one fence down saw them take sixth place. Victory went to…
Ireland dominates Lanaken World Championships again winning two gold medals a silver and a bronze
Mikey Pender with HHS Private Ryan The incredible record of Irish horses and riders at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships at Lanaken in Belgium has been further enhanced today (Sunday), after an outstanding performance saw Ireland claim two World Championship gold medals along with a silver and a bronze. An historic day for…
Irish-bred FTS Killossery Konfusion (ISH) gives Jos Verlooy his fourth Belgian National Championship
FTS Killossery Konfusion (ISH) and Jos Verloy (Photo Pam Cunningham) Belgium’s Jos Verlooy and The Frank and Laura Glynn-bred FTS Killossery Konfusion (ISH) have been crowned Belgian National Champions in front of packed grandstands at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses at Lanlken in Belgium. Verlooy lived up to his role…
Line-up confirmed for Sunday’s World Championship finals in Lanaken – 14 Irish-bred horses make the cut
After two days of hugely competitive qualifiers featuring over 700 horses and riders, the line-up has been confirmed for Sunday’s FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship final for young horses at Lanaken in Belgium. Boleybawn Alvaro (ISH), bred by Ronan Rothwell and ridden by Niamh McEvoy (IRL) are among those qualified for the 7-year-old final…
Win for Ireland’s Michael Pender as WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships get underway in Lanaken
Michael Pender and HHS Venice (ISH) Irish horses and riders made a strong start on the opening day of the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship final for horses at Lanaken in Belgium, where the cream of young horses from across the globe have assembled for the annual showcase. Kildare’s Michael Pender and HHS Venice…
Irish Equestrian Success
Ireland retain Vejer Nations Cup Trophy
The Irish Show Jumping team secured victory in the the Spanish Nations Cup at Vejer De La Frontera for the second year in-a-row, after a commanding performance on Friday afternoon. The Irish quartet of Susan Fitzpatrick (Lovely Stassi PS), Niamh McEvoy (Olympic ‘gl’ ‘fvd’), Max Wachman (Tipperary) and Ethen Ahearne (Lvs Goldrush (ISH) finished on…
Irish showjumpers enjoy brilliant weekend around the globe
Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz (ISH) finished second in the five-star Grand Prix in Tryon, USA Ireland’s Show Jumping riders and Irish-bred horses were in excellent form at the weekend in the USA, Europe and North Africa, with a string of podium finishes. Cork’s Shane Sweetnam and the Patrick Connolly-bred CSF James Kann…
Ireland’s Alan Wade appointed as Jumping course designer for Olympic Games LA2028
Alan Wade (IRL), FEI Level 4 Course Designer and Technical Delegate, has been appointed as the Jumping Course Designer for the Olympic Games LA28. The decision was taken unanimously by the FEI Board at its monthly teleconference on 10 October. Wade is a very experienced Irish official, who has designed courses at the highest level…
Trevor Breen clinches the Leading Showjumper of the Year Title at HOYS
The 2025 Horse of the Year Show reached a thrilling conclusion on Sunday night as Ireland’s Trevor Breen and Kannoon Blue won the Leading Showjumper of the Year Grand Prix. Just 17 months after suffering fractures in his lower neck and back following a fall at the Hamburg Grand Prix, he recorded an outstanding career…
Ireland finish as runners-up in Longines League Of Nations Final
The Irish Show Jumping team have finished the outdoor season on a high, after claiming a runner-up finish in today’s (Sunday) prestigious Longines League Of Nations final at the Real club de Polo in Barcelona (ESP). A thrilling contest went right down to the wire with a jump-off needed at the finish to decide the…
Irish Young Rider Eventing team win European Silver medal at Strzegom in Poland
The Irish Young Rider (U21) Eventing squad of Ben Connors, Godfrey Gibbons, Momo Sheehy, Oleana Cowen and Amelia McCarthy claimed the team Silver medal today (Sunday) at the FEI Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors at Strzegom in Poland. Ireland, managed by Dag Albert, were in fifth place after the opening Dressage phase…