Upcoming Webinar – ‘Social Licence to Operate in Equestrian Sport’ with Roly Owers
Upcoming webinar with World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers – a must see for all equestrians Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to host World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers who will deliver a must-see webinar on the ‘Social Licence to Operate in Equestrian Sport’ on Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm via Zoom. “Whether horses are used in sport, for leisure or for breeding purposes, responsibility for their welfare rests on the shoulders of those who own, breed, train, ride and care for them.” We as equestrians have a responsibility to make the right ethical choices for our horses, putting their welfare to the forefront at all times. Social licence to operate refers to the ever-changing attitudes of society and its acceptance or approval of the use of equines for sport or for working purposes. Roly Owers, MRCVS, is a veterinary surgeon and has been the Chief Executive of World Horse […]
Horse Sport Ireland support Global Coaches Day
Today, September 25th, marks the International Council for Coaching Excellence Global Coaches Day. Horse Sport Ireland is once again proud to support the ICCE’s #ThanksCoach campaign this year in recognition of the massive contributions our HSI Accredited Coaches make to the betterment of equestrian sport. Our coaches are the first point of call for advice, knowledge sharing and skills development. They inspire us with their passion for equestrian sport and their desire to help riders achieve their goals. They set the standards of not only our training, but also for our values as equestrians and motivate us to try harder, aim bigger and to believe in our own abilities. Our coaches help us to understand that our horses are our partners and strive to bring out the best in both. They help us to see what we can be together, and what we can achieve with dedication, focus and perseverance. […]
Top ten 5* finish Irish Sport Horse Up Too Jacco Blue in Rome
Up Too Jacco Blue added to his tally for 2023 with a top ten finish in the GCT in Rome Ridden by Max Kühner, Up Too Jacco Blue finished ninth in the 1.60m €440,000 class in the Global Champions Tour in Rome. The 12-year-old gelding was bred by Mark Sherry in Co Wicklow, and he is by Chacco Blue (MECKL), out of Celestial Up Too (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). To read more about his success click here. See below for the full list of international show jumping results Ciro Massimo, Rome International (ITA) 14th – 17th September 2023 CSI5* € 440,000 Table A 1st round against the clock, One Jump off against the clock 1.60m 9th Up Too Jacco Blue (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Chacco Blue (MECKL) out of Celestial Up Too (ISH) by ARD VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Mark Sherry, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Hans Christian Jacobsen. […]
Kelly wins bronze medal with Irish Sport Horse at Young Rider Europeans
Alannah Kelly won the individual bronze medal at the Young Rider European Eventing Championships with Irish Sport Horse Cooley Bounce Kelly won the individual bronze medal and was part of the silver medal winning Irish team at the FEI Young Rider European Eventing Championships in Italy. In the 3* Young Rider division five Irish Sport Horses finished inside the top ten. See below for the full list of Irish-bred Eventing results: European Young Rider and Junior Eventing Championship, Montelibretti (ITA) 14th – 17th September 2023 CCI3* Long, Young Riders 3rd Cooley Bounce (ISH)[TIH] – 2010 gelding by Grange Bouncer (ID) out of Smart Fair Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Thomas Duffin. Rider: Alannah Kelly (IRL) 32.5, 4, 1.2 = 37.7 4th Quality in Time. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Colleen Mo Chroi. (TB) by High Roller (TB). Breeder: Noel O’Brien (Tipperary). Rider: […]
Podium Finish for Coyle in 5* Grand Prix
Irish athletes in top form at Williamsburg Daniel Coyle completed what has been a brilliant show for Irish athletes at the CSI5* and CSI2* in Williamsburg. Coyle finished third in the $650,000 CND American Gold Cup 1.60m Grand Prix riding Ariel Grange’s 13-year-old gelding Quintin. The combination jumped clear in the first round to secure their place in the seven-way jump-off, stopping the clock in 34.47 seconds. Ashley Bond finished second in 34.35 seconds, and victory went to the home nation and Karl Cook in 32.95 seconds. Speaking about the jump-off, Coyle said: “There are endless different ways to ride jump-offs. Quintin has quite a big stride and he’s generally fast but not quick over the jump or at the jump. “I talked about it with Conor Swail and a couple of the guys and I thought maybe if I was clever, third place would do today. There was quite […]
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