Category: News & Views
Michael Duffy lands third place finish in Hamburg while Irish riders excel around the world Irish riders completed what has been an excellent week in the CSI5* in Hamburg, Germany. Michael Duffy partnered Che Fantasica, a 14-year-old stallion owned by Ludger Beerbaum Stables GmbH, to finish third in the 1.60m Grand Prix this afternoon, Saturday […]
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce Anne Marie Dunphy as High Performance Director for Senior Dressage. Based in Co. Kilkenny, Dunphy is one of Ireland’s leading dressage coaches and one of only ten HSI Level 3 Dressage coaches, having progressed through the HSI Coaching Programme. She replaces Johann Hinneman in the role with […]
Irish riders fill the podium in Balmoral 1.45m CSI2* Grand Prix Kilkenny’s Seamus Hughes Kennedy riding the Irish Sport Horse ESI Ali wins this afternoon’s thrilling Horse Sport Ireland and Bottlegreen sponsored 1.45m Grand Prix in the main arena at the CSI2* Balmoral Show. It was an all-Irish podium with Anthony Condon in second and […]
Riding horses is a great way to connect with nature, but if you’re going to do it safely and properly, you need the right saddle. The right saddle can make all the difference in your riding experience, so it’s important to choose one that fits both your horse and yourself correctly. Common mistakes made by […]
Irish Junior Showjumping team standing on top of the podium The Irish Junior (under 18) showjumping team topped the podium in today’s (Friday 7th of April), Nations Cup in Italy The Irish Junior Showjumping team, led by Horse Sport Ireland Team Manager James Kernan, won the 1.40m CSIOJ Nations Cup. Finishing on an impressive team […]
Bertram Allen pictured riding the Irish Sport Horse Pacino Amiro during the FEI World Championships Herning 2022. Credit: Helen Cruden Wexford’s Bertram Allen and the Irish Sport Horse Pacino Amiro finish third in the CSI5* Grand Prix in Wellington Bertram Allen ended what has been a brilliant 12 weeks at the Winter Equestrian Festival in […]
Horse racing is one of Ireland’s most popular and beloved sports. With a history that dates back hundreds of years, it has become an essential part of the culture and entertainment across the Emerald Isle. From flat races to steeplechases, several different types of horse races are held throughout Ireland every year. This article will […]
Photo Caption: Conor Swail (IRL) and Vital Chance De La Roque. Photo by High Desert Sport Photo World number six Conor toughs it out for victory in Florida heat Conor Swail had a big choice to make with his entry in Sunday’s $226,000 Marshall & Sterling CSI4* Grand Prix at Desert International Horse Park in […]
Photo Caption: Darragh Kenny and Amsterdam 27 jumping to a podium finish in Wellington. Pic supplied by Sportfot, courtesy of Wellington International. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Offaly’s Darragh third in $226,000 Wellington event Darragh Kenny and Amsterdam 27 were a close third overnight in the 1.60m $226,000 Horseware Ireland CSI4* Grand Prix in Wellingto. The […]
Photo Caption: Shane Sweetnam, second from left, pictured with the High Performance team manager Michael Blake, third from left, with Aga Khan team members in the RDS Dublin Horse in 2022. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Cork native Shane Sweetnam continued what has already been an incredible week in the CSI5* show in Wellington, Florida Shane […]