Archive
[ Thursday, 28th December 2006 ]
The Department has now confirmed twenty-eight cases of Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA), the most recent on 10 December. The cases continue to be concentrated, with some exceptions, in the Meath/Kildare/Dublin area. All but three of the cases confirmed to date have been in thoroughbred horses.
[ Monday, 18th December 2006 ]
The highest ranked horse is none other than the magnificent grey gelding Ringwood Cockatoo
[ Tuesday, 12th December 2006 ]
Geneve (Sui) CSI W & Porto (Por) CSI***
[ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 ]
For the 12th consecutive year, the Irish Sport Horse Studbook has been ranked 1st in the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Eventing Rankings for 2005/2006. Notably, the top two eventing horses in the individual rankings are Irish Sport Horses, with Ringwood Cockatoo (ISH) taking 1st place and Ben Along Time (ISH) taking 2nd place.
[ Monday, 4th December 2006 ]
Results from Paris Porte De Versailles & Pontedera
[ Wednesday, 15th November 2006 ]
The remaining centres for the Autumn 2006 Premier Mare Scheme inspections will be as follows
[ Tuesday, 14th November 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses produced some superb results at the Cavan International Indoor Show last week. Out of the six international classes, five were won by Irish Sport Horses.
[ Wednesday, 8th November 2006 ]
Once again the Irish Sport Horse Studbook has taken first place in the WBFSH studbook rankings for eventing. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the Irish Sport Horse Studbook has earned this prestigious award.
[ Tuesday, 7th November 2006 ]
The new Irish Horse Board Young Breeders Competition was established this summer with the aim of encouraging young people to get involved in the judging and showing of horses. A large number of young breeders gathered in July 2006 hoping to be selected to represent the Irish Sport Horse Studbook at the WBFSH Young Breeders Competition in 2007.
[ Monday, 6th November 2006 ]
Results from Lyon, Manerbio & Las Vegas
[ Wednesday, 1st November 2006 ]
The centres for the Irish Draught Colt Retention Scheme have been set up
[ Tuesday, 31st October 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses produced some excellent results on both the showjumping and eventing circuits last week. At the Northern Ireland International Horse Show, Belfast, Irish Sport Horses dominated the results and there were few classes where they failed to be included in the top placings. In eventing, Lt. Geoff Curran had a successful few days, finishing 10th in the CCI*** and 25th in CIC** at Pau with his Irish Sport Horses Kilkishen and Luggala.
[ Tuesday, 24th October 2006 ]
Midget On A Mission, ridden by Joesph Murphy (Irl) was part of the Irish Sport Horse team which finished 2nd at Le Lion d'Anger and not Tinkabella ridden by Steven Smith as previously mentioned.
[ Wednesday, 18th October 2006 ]
The Irish Horse Board intends to print a new edition of its ‘Sellers and Suppliers’ brochure in January 2007. This publication will be made available to visitors to the Irish Horse Board’s trade stand at various national and international equestrian events. It will also be available to anyone requesting such information from the Irish Horse Board office.
[ Tuesday, 17th October 2006 ]
The first centres for the Autumn 2006 Premier Mare Scheme inspections have been set up
[ Tuesday, 17th October 2006 ]
Irish Independent Echo Beach (ISH) and Cian O’Connor were still in form after at good week at HOYS, finishing 12th in the 1m55 Grand Prix in Oslo. On the national showjumping circuit, the fourth leg of the Cannon Kirk Homes Grand Prix took place at Kill Equestrian where Early Days (ISH) and Richie Moloney jumped a superb round against the clock to win the class
[ Friday, 13th October 2006 ]
A presentation was made by Mr. Joe Walsh, Chairman of the Irish Horse Board, to Lucy Buchanan for her achievements at the recent FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses, Lanaken, Belgium. The presentation took place on the 10th October at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise, prior to the IHB AGM.
[ Friday, 13th October 2006 ]
The classification of stallions with performance will take place from the 16th -18th of October at Cavan Equestrian Centre, Latt, Co. Cavan. These inspections are open to the public and all are invited to attend.
[ Monday, 9th October 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in top form on the showjumping circuit last week, winning the 4* Nations Cup in Athens. In the CCI**, William Fox-Pitt (Gbr) and Irish Moon (ISH) finished in third place.
[ Friday, 6th October 2006 ]
The following is the latest information note from the Department of Agriculture and Food in relation to the recent outbreak of Equine Infectious Anaemia (Swamp Fever) in Ireland.
[ Wednesday, 4th October 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were once again in good form last week. Several wins and top placings were recorded throughout Europe, and interestingly with foreign riders on board. Switzerland, France, Liechtenstein and Italy all benefited from the breed on the showjumping circuit.
[ Tuesday, 26th September 2006 ]
Please see below for Irish Sport Horse achievements on the showjumping circuit last week
[ Thursday, 21st September 2006 ]
This year the Irish Horse Board funded television coverage of the IHB Millstreet Horse Show, which took place on 22nd July. It is expected that the programme will be seen by a wide audience in Great Britain and the United States
[ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 ]
Despite strong performances from the Irish team in the Nations Cup at Barcelona, 5th place was not good enough to keep the team in the Superleague. However, Irish Sport Horses had some strong results over the week on the showjumping circuit.
[ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 ]
Lucy Buchanan (Irl) & Cavalier Andy (ISH) 4th at Lanaken
[ Tuesday, 12th September 2006 ]
Each year a Battle of the Breeds competition takes place at the Masters Tournament, Spruce Meadows. The competition consists of five different classes - Compulsory Skills (dressage ridden or driven), Jeopardy Jumping, Obstacle Driving, Barrel Racing and Jeopardy Trail. Each breed enters a 4-horse team, with two representatives from the team competing in each of the five classes.
[ Tuesday, 12th September 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses dominated in the CCI**** at Burghley Horse Trials over the weekend. Moon Fleet, the Irish-bred gelding, finished in an impressive second place with Andrew Hoy on board. Meanwhile, on the showjumping circuit, Irish Sport Horses had a successful two weeks with several wins and placings in top class events.
[ Monday, 11th September 2006 ]
The Department of Agriculture and Food has today confirmed the latest case of Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA), bringing to twenty-one the number of confirmed cases since the middle of June.
[ Thursday, 7th September 2006 ]
In an effort to promote top young Irish Sport Horses competing on this world stage, very significant prize money will be on offer from the Irish Horse Board for horses that finish in the top ten in the finals of the FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses, Lanaken, Belgium
[ Friday, 1st September 2006 ]
The following is the latest information note from the Department of Agriculture and Food in relation to the recent outbreak of Equine Infectious Anaemia (Swamp Fever) in Ireland.
[ Monday, 28th August 2006 ]
Following the wonderful performances of Irish Sport Horses last week in Aachen, it’s no wonder the Irish Sport Horse has leading the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horse Rankings in Eventing for the last eleven years.
[ Tuesday, 22nd August 2006 ]
The following horses have been selected for Lanaken 2006.
[ Monday, 21st August 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses have enjoyed enormous success over the last few weeks on the eventing circuit. At Hartpury, both the CIC*** and CCI* were won by Irish Sport Horses. Results are given below.
[ Friday, 18th August 2006 ]
With three of the four Irish team members riding Irish Sport Horses in the Nations Cup at Dublin, it was a fantastic day for the breed who put in strong performances in the second last leg of the Samsung Superleague.
[ Wednesday, 9th August 2006 ]
The Irish Sport Horse Ballybolger Bushman, ridden by Sam Watson for Ireland finished an impressive 4th at the Young Rider Europeans at Pardubice over the weekend. The seven year old gelding by Puissance out of a mare by Horos (TB) was bred by his father John Watson.
[ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 ]
Robert Maguire had a successful week at Gijon CSIO 5*, with his two Irish Sport Horses Mr Cawley and Two Mills Showtime
[ Wednesday, 2nd August 2006 ]
The following is an information note from the Department of Agriculture and Food in relation to the recent outbreak of Equine Infectious Anaemia (Swamp Fever) in Ireland.
[ Tuesday, 1st August 2006 ]
Based on the results of the 5 year old & 6/7 year old showjumping classes at Punchestown, Galway County, Ballina, Millstreet & Boswell, the following horses have been selected for inclusion in the Lanaken team.
[ Monday, 31st July 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses enjoyed a successful week at Hickstead. In the Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Jane Annett (Gbr) and Cullawn Diamond (ISH) were one of only two double clear rounds and were only beaten on time in this prestigious class. Shane Breen (Irl) also enjoyed considerable success with his two mounts, Mullaghdrin Gold Rain (ISH) and Royal Concorde (ISH).
[ Tuesday, 25th July 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in winning form last week on the European showjumping circuit. In Estoril, That’s Life (ISH) and Michel Hecart (Fra) were victorious in the 1m45 class. Meanwhile in Royan, Dermott Lennon (Irl) and I Caesar (ISH) were back on the scene, with several impressive rounds throughout the week.
[ Monday, 17th July 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses enjoyed considerable success at Falsterbo last week. Royal Charmer (ISH) and Marcus Fuchs (Sui) won both of the Derby qualifiers, while Marion Hughes (Irl) and Heritage Transmission (ISH) were part of the Irish team that finished 3rd in the Swedish Nations Cup. The duo then went on to complete a fantastic double clear, leaving them in 2nd place in the Falsterbo Grand Prix.
Falsterbo (Swe
[ Friday, 14th July 2006 ]
Representing Ireland, Mark Flynn and Ballinclover Boy (ISH) were the only Irish duo to qualify for the Individual Final. The pair tackled the 1m45 course to finish 14th in the first individual qualifier.
[ Monday, 10th July 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses dominated the leaderboard at Barbury Castle over the weekend with Tom Quigley ridden by Polly Stockton (GB) taking honours in the CIC***. In Showjumping McGuinness ridden by Rich Fellers (USA) won the $30,000, 1m50 class at Spruce Meadows (CAN)
[ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes throughout Europe last week on the showjumping circuit. In Belgium, the Irish team were victorious in the Nations Cup, where three of the four Irish team members were on board Irish Sport Horses. At the Hickstead Derby, there were few classes over the four days where Irish Sport Horses did not feature in the top placings.
[ Monday, 26th June 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses enjoyed several successes last week in both showjumping and eventing. Results from both circuits are detailed below.
[ Monday, 19th June 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes last week in both showjumping and eventing. In Ypaja (Fin), the 17 year old stallion Sails Away (ISH) and Sebastian Numminen (Fin) won the Ypaja Grand Prix. Meanwhile at Burgie (Gbr), two Irish Sport Horses finished in the top ten in the CCI** and two finished in the top ten in the CCI*.
[ Monday, 12th June 2006 ]
The Irish Horse Board is pleased to announce new selection criteria for Irish Sport Horses travelling to the FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses, Lanaken, Belgium, to represent the Irish Sport Horse Studbook.
[ Monday, 12th June 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses had several impressive wins last week throughout the world. At Spruce Meadows, Hilton Flight (ISH) and Richard Spooner (USA) as well as McGuinness (ISH) and Rich Fellers (USA) had a successful week. In eventing at Bramham, Irish Sport Horses did well in both the CCI*** and CCI*** Under 25s.
[ Wednesday, 7th June 2006 ]
Competitors will be divided into two age groups in accordance with the age categories eligible to qualify for the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses Young Breeders Competition 2007
[ Tuesday, 6th June 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes at events throughout Europe last week, on both the showjumping and eventing circuits.
[ Thursday, 1st June 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses continued their winning form in eventing. In both Virginia (USA) and Tweseldown (Gbr), Irish Sport Horses were in the top placings.
[ Tuesday, 30th May 2006 ]
Luck was with the Irish at last week’s CSIO in Rome. While the Irish team gained a valuable four points in the Samsung Super League, Irish Sport Horses were rarely out of the top placings in the week’s classes
[ Tuesday, 23rd May 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were again in the prizes over the weekend with victories in both Showjumping and Eventing.
[ Monday, 22nd May 2006 ]
The Irish Horse Board were proud sponsors of the Punchestown International Three Day Event and Horse Show over the weekend. With the return of the event in 2006, the IHB were delighted to be title sponsor of the CCI*** with a prize fund of €40,000. In addition to the eventing competition, showjumping and dressage classes were also held at Punchestown. The IHB series of showjumping classes for 5 year olds and 6/7 year olds opened at this prestigious event, as did the first Potential Irish Dressage Horse qualifier class.
[ Monday, 22nd May 2006 ]
At its regular Board meeting, on Friday the 19th May, the Irish Horse Board discussed the issue of breeding horses for the market place and, in particular, the role of the Irish Draught breed.
[ Tuesday, 16th May 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes again last week on both the showjumping and eventing circuits. In Copenhagen, Mo Chroi (ISH) and Comdt. Gerry Flynn (Irl) were part of the 4* winning Nations Cup team. In eventing, the CIC*** at Chatsworth was dominated by Irish bred horses. In Section G, Ben Along Time (ISH) and Clayton Fredericks (Aus) were victorious, while in Section J, Ringwood Cockatoo (ISH) and Bettina Hoy (Ger) took first prize.
[ Thursday, 11th May 2006 ]
Information Note - Importation Of Equine Semen Into The Republic Of Ireland
[ Monday, 8th May 2006 ]
The 2006 Badminton Horse Trials got underway last week from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th May. The competition proved to be a great success for the Irish with six Irish bred horses finishing in the top ten.
[ Wednesday, 3rd May 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horse racked up numerous wins and placings throughout Europe over the last few weeks. In addition, at the FEI World Cup Final in Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Hills Shanroe (ISH) and Richard Spooner (USA) finished a very respectable 18th out of a strong field.
[ Wednesday, 3rd May 2006 ]
From the 15th of May 2006 horses registered without breeding or with partial breeding with the Irish Horse Board will be issued with a white covered passport/identification document.
[ Tuesday, 25th April 2006 ]
Last weekend, the Irish Horse Board sponsored the World Cup Qualifier at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork. Running over two days, the IHB Ballindenisk International Horse Trials hosted the CIC***-W, as well as a CIC** and CIC*.
[ Wednesday, 19th April 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses continued their winning form on the showjumping circuit throughout Europe last week. In Arezzo, Italy, there were few classes where Irish Sport Horses did not feature, with several wins and top placings to be counted.
[ Thursday, 13th April 2006 ]
Stallion is officially handed over to Timothy Carey of Tullaghansleek Stud, Co. Westmeath
[ Wednesday, 12th April 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses had an impressive week on the showjumping circuit throughout Europe last week. At the British Open in Sheffield, Robert Maguire (Gbr) was on winning form with his two Irish Sport Horses Two Mills Showtime and Mr Cawley.
[ Monday, 3rd April 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses continued their winning form with several wins in Arezzo, Italy. On the Young Horse Tour, Kan Kan (ISH) and Madrin Smoke (ISH) helped father and son, Harry and Kris Marshall, scoop first and second place in the 6 Years Old 1m25 Table A class.
[ Thursday, 23rd March 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses continued their form on the Sunshine Tour last week, with several wins and placings in some of the top classes.
[ Tuesday, 14th March 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses continued their winning form with several wins and top placings throughout Europe last week. On the showjumping circuit, both on the Sunshine Tour and in Vilamoura, there were few classes in which Irish Sport Horses did not feature.
[ Thursday, 9th March 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes again last week on the showjumping circuit, throughout Europe and the USA. On the Sunshine Tour, Clarion Hotels Coolcorron Cool Diamond (ISH) and Robert Splaine were victorious in the Fuerte Hoteles 1m45 Table A. Hilton Flight (ISH) and Rich Fellers were also in flying form, winning the $30,000 Ariat Grand Prix in Indio, Ca.
[ Monday, 6th March 2006 ]
Barretstown, the centre for children with serious illnesses, is urgently asking horse owners for help. Horse riding is one of the most popular activities at the Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare, facility. But Barretstown desperately needs new horses and ponies to help the children have some Serious Fun.
[ Monday, 27th February 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were once again in flying form on the showjumping circuit over the past few weeks. In Wellington, Gerry Maguire (ISH) and Robert Smith won the $100,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix. Meanwhile, on the opposite coast of the USA, McGuinness (ISH) partnered by Rich Fellers won the $75,000 Grand Prix in Indio.
[ Friday, 24th February 2006 ]
Following the success of the Young Irish Breeders at the WBFSH International Young Breeders competition in Denmark in August 2005 the Irish Horse Board is delighted to announce the formation of a Young Breeders Championship in Ireland.
[ Monday, 13th February 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses raked up some impressive wins and placings, both in Europe and the USA on the showjumping circuit last week. Gerry Maguire (ISH) continued his winning streak with two first places at the Vigo CSI W.
[ Monday, 6th February 2006 ]
It was a good week for Irish Sport Horses in showjumping. Thats Life (ISH) won the Prix du Club des Leaders class in Bordeaux. Meanwhile, across the water, McGuinness (ISH) came second in the Indio Grand Prix.
[ Friday, 3rd February 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses were prominent on the European showjumping circuit last week, with several top placings in both Switzerland and France. Royal Charmer (ISH) and Marcus Fuchs (Sui) notched up several good results, indicating that their successful form looks set to continue throughout 2006.
[ Monday, 16th January 2006 ]
The luck of the Irish was certainly in full force at the inaugural Al Maktoum Memorial Challenge, held last week in Dubai. Aside from Jessica Kurten’s (Irl) amazing win in the $762,000 Grand Prix, Irish Sport Horses were in flying form with several impressive displays in both the Arab League and International classes.
[ Thursday, 5th January 2006 ]
Irish Sport Horses finished 2005 as they began, with many impressive wins and placings throughout Europe on the showjumping circuit. These victories included some excellent good Table A and Grand Prix results.
[ Tuesday, 6th December 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses knocked up some impressive wins and placings on the European showjumping circuit in November. In Italy, Newport Clover (ISH) and Natale Chiaudani (Ita) were in flying form, winning the Pontedera Grand Prix.
[ Thursday, 1st December 2005 ]
With Marion Hughes, William Micklem & Conrad Schumacher
[ Monday, 14th November 2005 ]
The next of these seminars will take place on Friday the 18th November at Creagh Equestrian Centre, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway at 7.00pm to 10.30pm.
[ Monday, 7th November 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in fighting form last weekend, winning several big classes at the CSI W in Verona. Gerry Maguire (ISH) and Robert Smith (Gbr) took the 1m40 class, Richmont Park (ISH) and Rodrigo Pessoa (Bra) won the 1m50 Grand Prix Qualifier, while Newport Clover (ISH) and Natale Chiaudani (Ita) came in top position in the 1m50 Accumulator.
[ Tuesday, 1st November 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes again last weekend with several top placings on the showjumping circuit. In Affalterbach, Richmont Park (ISH) and Rodrigo Pessoa claimed the top spot in the 1m55 Table A class.
[ Tuesday, 25th October 2005 ]
The Irish Sport Horse was well represented in several classes throughout Europe last weekend. All Shook Up (ISH) and Harry Marshall were the highest placed when they finished second in the AVM Prijs 1m45 at Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
[ Tuesday, 25th October 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were well represented in Eventing at Le lion D’Angers last weekend.
[ Wednesday, 19th October 2005 ]
Last weekend saw the annual Horse of the Year Show take place in Birmingham and it was a definite success for the Irish Sport Horse. The culmination of the show was undoubtedly the HOYS Grand Prix, where Two Mills Showtime (ISH) and Robert Maguire beat off stiff competition to win the €34,000 class. Meanwhile in eventing, the Fair Hill International CCI*** saw no less than 19 Irish Sport Horses competing with Hannigan (ISH) and Phillip Dutton being the highest placed.
[ Tuesday, 11th October 2005 ]
Results for Weston Park CCI** should reads as follows
[ Tuesday, 11th October 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes again over the weekend with some impressive wins and placings in both eventing and showjumping. In eventing, at Weston Park, Irish Sport Horses, won the CCI* and CCI** event, with Fernhill Sox (ISH) claiming victory in the CCI * and Kings Cross (ISH) coming out on top in the CCI**. Meanwhile on the showjumping circuit Irish Sport Horses secured several impressive placings in Helsinki (Fin), Dunkerque (Fra) and Athens (Gre).
[ Monday, 10th October 2005 ]
Notice of Annual General Meeting
[ Monday, 10th October 2005 ]
For Breeders and Producers of Young Horses
[ Thursday, 6th October 2005 ]
The Irish Horse Board is pleased to announce that Joe Walsh has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board. The Board also elected a new vice-chairman at yesterday’s meeting, Kate Horgan.
[ Thursday, 29th September 2005 ]
Last week at Zangersheide, Lanaken in Belgium the FEI World Jumping Championships for Young Horses was held. The competition was run over four days and promised to be an exciting event, with the best young examples of the world’s breeds set to compete.
[ Friday, 23rd September 2005 ]
It has been another successful run for Irish Sport Horses, with several top placings being secured on both eventing and showjumping circuits.
[ Tuesday, 13th September 2005 ]
It was an exciting few days at the Blenheim International Horse Trials, with the European Eventing Championships taking place. Irish Sport Horses also clocked up several victories and placings on the showjuming circuit all around Europe.
[ Monday, 22nd August 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse Spin Doctor claimed victory in the CIC*** over the weekend while in the CIC** the Irish Sport Horse Pure Gold took the top slot.
[ Wednesday, 17th August 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in top form on the eventing circuit again this week. At the FEI Eventing World Cup Final, which took place at Malmo City International Horse Show, Ben Along Time (ISH) ridden by Clayton Fredericks (Aus) took first place in the CIC***W.
[ Monday, 15th August 2005 ]
The Irish Sport Horse McGuinness jumped a fantastic clear round in 40.26 seconds to win the $75,000 Grand Prix at Saugerties, New York, USA.
[ Tuesday, 9th August 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes again with several top placings both at home and abroad. I Caesar and Dermott Lennon took the €20,000 Speed Derby at the Dublin Horse Show, while Moon Man and William Fox-Pitt came in first at the British Open Championship at Gatcombe last week.
[ Thursday, 21st July 2005 ]
The Irish Horse Board has published a report on the Genetic Evaluation of Showjumping Horses in Ireland for 2005.
[ Monday, 18th July 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were in the prizes again this weekend with several top placings on the continent.
[ Monday, 11th July 2005 ]
The Irish Horse Board is delighted to announce a new Irish Draught Colt Retention Scheme and an increase in the grant for the Irish Draught Foal Scheme. The Irish Draught Horse has been the backbone of many Irish Sport Horse successes throughout the years and the Horse Board is happy to be supporting this very important native breed.
[ Tuesday, 21st June 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses were well represented over the weekend with several top placings in showjumping
[ Tuesday, 14th June 2005 ]
Richmont Park and Rodrigo Pessoa (Bra) jumped fantastically to win Sundays 1m60 Shell Cup Derby in the CSI5* competition in Spruce Meadows, Canada.
[ Thursday, 9th June 2005 ]
At the Irish Horse Board International Horse Trials at Dartfield last weekend, the Irish Sport Horse Hugginstown ridden by Louise Bloomer (Irl) claimed victory in the CCI*.
[ Tuesday, 7th June 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse Royal Charmer and Marcus Fuchs (SUI) jumped fantastically to win Saturdays 1m45 Table C competition, Robert Maguire (GBR) and Two Mills Showtime finished 8th in the same competition.
[ Tuesday, 31st May 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses had a great weekend in Madrid, Spain. Royal Charmer and Marcus Fuchs (Sui) won Thursdays 1m40 Trofeo Torre del Marques with Riverside Glen and Robert Smith (Gbr) in 2nd.
[ Monday, 16th May 2005 ]
Captain Shane Carey and Irish Sport Horse Laughton Lass won the 1m35 Table A competition on Friday in the CSI4* in Napoil, Italy. Carey was also successful with Lismakin, the pair finished 6th on Saturday in the 1m40 Small Grand Prix and 7th in Fridays 1m50 Table A competition and 7th in Sundays 1m45 Accumulator.
[ Tuesday, 10th May 2005 ]
Congratulations to Rich Fellers (USA) and Irish Sport Horse McGuinness who won the $100,000 Del Mar GP in San Diego for the 2nd year running, it is the first time this has been achieved in the 60 years this prestigious event has been running.
[ Wednesday, 20th April 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses had a great weekend in Massazza. On Friday Fidel Vogt (Lie) and Graceland won the 1m30 2 phase competition, Eddie Dermody (Ire) and Cruising Princess finished 2nd, with Beniamino Capurso (Ita) and Ireland finishing 3rd.
[ Tuesday, 5th April 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horses dominated the 1m50 competition in the CSI3* competition in Arezzo (Ita) on Friday. I Caesar and Dermot Lennon (Ire) jumped fantastically to take 1st place, Francesco Franco of Italy and Irish Sport Horse Cruising Girl finished 4th, Shane Breen with World Cruise finished equal 8th in the same competition.
[ Wednesday, 30th March 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse Riverside Glenn and Robert Smith (Gbr) jumped brilliantly to win the 1m30 class on Friday (25th) in Goteborg (Swe). The pair were also placed 2nd in Thursdays 1m40 class and 4th in Saturdays 1m40 Table C competition.
[ Monday, 21st March 2005 ]
Irelands Billy Twomey and Irish Sport Horse Killy Jones finished 2nd in Fridays exciting 1m50 Grand Prix in Frontera, Spain. The successful Irish duo finished just 0.4sec behind G. Cashmore (Nzl). The pair jumped fantastically on Thursday to finish 2nd in the 1m45 course.
[ Tuesday, 15th March 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse McGuinness and Rich Fellers jumped superbly to win the €75,000 Indio Grand Prix on Sunday March 6th. The pair had a fantastic round of jumping to finish just ahead of fellow American Francie Steinwedell.
[ Monday, 28th February 2005 ]
The Irish Sport Horse was well represented at the sunny Vejer de la Frontera competition in Spain last weekend. Irish Sport Horse Killy Jones ridden by Billy Twomey (Irl) finished 2nd in the 1m40 class on Friday and was 2nd in the 1m45 Table A class on Saturday.
[ Monday, 21st February 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse Carling King and Kevin Babington (Ire) were back in action in the CSI W in Palm Beach this weekend. The successful Irish Pairing were unlucky to finish just half a second behind the American winner A. Kursinski in the FEI World Cup Grand Prix on Sunday.
[ Tuesday, 15th February 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse That's Life was the only Irish competitor jumping in the CSI W in Vigo this weekend. Ridden by Michel Hecart of France, the pair finished 6th on Friday (10th) in the 1m40 Premio Coren in the Spanish city of Vigo.
[ Monday, 7th February 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse That's Life and Michel Hecart (Fra) are still in top form after a great year in 2004. The pair won the 1m50 Prix Equidia Accumulator on Saturday (5th Feb) in the CSIW in Bordeaux, France. Also on Friday, the pair were placed 2nd in the 1m40 Prix du Club des Leaders.
[ Monday, 31st January 2005 ]
Robert Maguire (Gbr) performed extremely well in the CSI3* in Nantes, France this weekend (28-30 January).Robert Maguire and Irish Sport Horse Mr Cawley start the year in true winning style finishing joint 1st in the Prix Volvo 6 bars in Nantes, France on Saturday.
[ Wednesday, 19th January 2005 ]
Irish Sport Horse Quick Flash and J Naeve (Ger) finish 2nd in the CSIW in Sharjah (UAE). The pair finished 2nd only to A Al Sharbatly and Antika Joter in the 1m25 Accumulator on Friday.
[ Monday, 20th December 2004 ]
This weekend at the CSI5* show in La Coruna, Spain proved to be an extremely successful weekend for Irish Sport Horse Royal Charmer and Marcus Fuchs (Sui). The pair scooped top prize in both the 1m45 Trofeo NH Hoteles competition on Friday and the 1m50 Trofeo Caixa Galicia competition on Sunday.
[ Tuesday, 14th December 2004 ]
Marion Hughes and Irish Sport Horse Heritage Transmission finish joint 1st in Thursdays Prix Zschokke SA, in the CSI W in Geneva. The Irish pair finished in top position along with Willie Melliger (Sui) and Lea C.
[ Monday, 6th December 2004 ]
As Christmas awaits just around the corner, riders from all over the world gathered in Belfast this weekend to compete in the CSI 5*event. The Irish riders and horses turned out in great force and performed extremely well at this prestegious event.
[ Monday, 29th November 2004 ]
It was a successful weekend of showjumping for the Irish Sport Horses in Paris Porte de Versailles (Fra). On Friday 26th That's Life and Michel Hecart (Fra) came out on top in the 1m40 Hotel Rond-Point des Champs Elysees. The pair are having a fantastic season of show-jumping and continue their success finishing 3rd in the 1m40 Prix FFE Generali Assurances on Saturday.
[ Friday, 26th November 2004 ]
For the 10th successive year the Irish Sport Horse Studbook was the leading studbook in the eventingg rankings of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses 2003/2004.
[ Monday, 22nd November 2004 ]
It was a fantastic weekend for the Irish Sport Horse in Gorla Minore CSI2* (ITA). Fidel Vogt (Lie) and Touch Of Clover jumped to success winning the 1m50 Gorla Minore Grand Prix on Sunday. The pair finished 7 seconds ahead of the nearest competitor, Irish Sport Horse VDL Groep Calvaro Star and Samantha McIntosh (BUL).
[ Monday, 15th November 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse Carling King and Kevin Babington finish 2nd in the CSIW Big Ben Grand Prix in Toronto on Saturday. The pair finished 1 second behind E Vd Vleuten of Holland. They also finished equal 6th in the FEI Grand Prix on Wedneaday 10th.
[ Monday, 8th November 2004 ]
Marcus Fuchs and Royal Charmer had a great weekend , the pair finished 2nd for Switzerland in the 1m50 team competition in the CSI4* in Wien, Austria. They ended on a winning note finishing in top position in the 1m45 accumulator on Monday.
[ Monday, 1st November 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse Over Time and Trevor Coyle finish 3rd in Mondays Leige Grand Prix. The pair finished with a clear round in a time of 44,07. The Irish duo also finished 6th in the 1m45 Prix du Journal Spectacle on Saturday.
[ Tuesday, 26th October 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse World Cruise and Shane Breen finish 4th in the 1m50, CSI3* San Lazzaro Grand Prix Askoll on Sunday. The pair finished 3 seconds behind the winner with a clear round. The pair also finished 4th in Fridays 1m35 Prix QN in the Italian city of San Lazzaro Di Savena.
[ Monday, 18th October 2004 ]
Coolcorron Cool Diamond (ISH) and Robert Splaine made a great comeback to showjumping in Oslo last week. The Irish pair finished 9th in the CSI W Oslo Grand Prix and 5th in the 1m50 Qualifer for the Helsinki Grand Prix on Friday.
[ Monday, 4th October 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse, Hilton Flight and Richard Spooner (USA) win the Los Angeles Grand Prix, it was two in a row for Richard in this prestigious event. The win in Burbank, California earned the pair $40,000 and many new fans in the Equidome.
[ Monday, 27th September 2004 ]
Marion Hughes and Irish Sport Horse Heritage O'Jessie win the Class 8 Fondiaria International Jumping Competiton in La Bagnaia, Italy (CSI4*).
[ Monday, 13th September 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse VDL Groep Calvaro Star (ISH) jumped to success at the Chernyakhovsk, Russia CSI 4* (September 10th-12th) finishing in second place in the Stud Georgenburg Grand Prix of Stroytransgaz with Samantha McIntosh of Bulgaria on board. After an exciting jump off Samantha landed in second place winning €24,000 just behind Gerfried Puck of Austria.
[ Monday, 6th September 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse Hilton Flight ridden by Richard Spooner (USA) jumped to success at the Del Mar, California CSI W last weekend, winning the $40,000 Grand Prix on Saturday, September 4th.
[ Monday, 30th August 2004 ]
The 2004 Olympic games drew to a close last night, recording great success for Irish Sport Horses and Irish Riders in both the Eventing and Showjumping disciplines.
[ Thursday, 19th August 2004 ]
Following the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport to accept the appeal of the National Olympic Committees of France, Great Britain and the United States against the awarding of the Eventing Gold medal to Bettina Hoy (GER) the Individual Gold Medal has now been awarded to Leslie Law (GB) who rode the Irish Sport Horse "Shear L'Eau". This pairing also celebrated Olympic victory in the team stakes with Great Britain taking home the Silver Medal.
[ Monday, 16th August 2004 ]
In Eventing, Irish Sport Horse Comanche finished third in last weeks British Open Championships held at Gatcombe Park. He was ridden by James Robinson (GBR). Fellow Irish Sport Horse Osh Kosh was ridden by Francis Whittington (GBR) to take sixth.
[ Wednesday, 11th August 2004 ]
The Department of Agriculture and Food has introduced a Statutory Instrument (S.I. 399 of 2004) whereby it will be a requirement for all equidae, which includes donkeys, to have a passport from 4 October 2004.
[ Monday, 9th August 2004 ]
Gerry Maguire (ISH) was on winning form at the Dublin CSIO 5* Superleague show (August 4th-8th) helping his rider, Robert Smith (GBR) win the "Best Rider in Dublin" title.
[ Tuesday, 3rd August 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse Thats Life was in flying form last weekend in Spain at the Gijon CSIO 5* (July 30th-August 1st). Ridden by Michel Hecart (FRA), he won Fridays Premio Cocinas Asturianas 1m40 class aswell as Saturdays Premio Cafes Oquendo 1m40 class and the Premio Dicar 1m40 Hit and Hurry class on Sunday.
[ Monday, 26th July 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horses were highly placed in various Grand Prix classes all over Europe last weekend. At the Hickstead CSIO 5* Superleague show in England (July 21st-25th) Mr. Springfield (ISH) was ridden by Robert Smith (GB) to take third in the Longines King George V Gold Cup Gentleman Grand Prix class yesterday.
[ Monday, 12th July 2004 ]
Two Irish Sport Horses claimed second and third positions in the $175,000 Chrysler Classic Derby (1m60) class at Spruce Meadows yesterday (July 11th). These were McGuinness (ISH) ridden by Rich Fellers (USA) to take second with Hilton Flight (ISH) and Richard Spooner (USA) following one place behind them in third.
[ Wednesday, 7th July 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horses competed in Sweden over last weekend with Wildcat Clover King (ISH) ridden by Neil Fearon (IRE) winning Saturdays 1m45 class at the Neuendorf CSI 4* and I Caesar (ISH) ridden by Dermott Lennon (IRE) taking third in a 1m40 class on Sunday.
[ Tuesday, 29th June 2004 ]
The directors of the Irish Horse Board elected Mr. Michael Osborne, Rathbride, Kildare, Co. Kildare as Chairman of the Board at a meeting of the board today, 29th June 2004.
[ Monday, 28th June 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse Royal Charmer, ridden by Markus Fuchs (SUI), found success in the Grand Prix class at the Weer, Austria CSI 2* yesterday, June 27th. Across the border in Germany Dermott Lennon (IRL) competed with I Caesar (ISH) at the Norten Hardenberg CSI 3*, taking second place in Saturdays Audi Championat 1m50 class.
[ Monday, 21st June 2004 ]
Gerry Maguire, ridden by Robert Smith (GB) won the Dura Vermeer Grand Prix accumulator at Rotterdam (Ned).
[ Tuesday, 15th June 2004 ]
Parkmore Ed ridden by William Fox Pitt (GB) took the runner up spot at Bramham CCI*** last weekend. The 11 year old bay gelding by Parkmore Night finished on his dressage score of 49.4. Whos Blitz ridden by Dag Albert (Swe) was placed 8th with two time faults in the cross country and four faults in the showjumping phase, finishing on a score of 73.6.
[ Monday, 14th June 2004 ]
McGuinness ridden by Rich Fellers (USA) won the Shell Derby Cup at Calgary on Saturday 12th June 2004. Hilton Flight ridden by Richard Spooner (USA) was placed 4th in the same event.
[ Thursday, 10th June 2004 ]
The results of the 2004 Elections to the Board of the Directors of the Irish Horse Board were announced this week. A total of two seats were up for election this year, one in Region 2 (Tipperary, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny) and one in Region 4 (Mayo, Galway, Clare).
[ Tuesday, 8th June 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horses competed in France, England and Portugal last weekend. The Irish Army Equitation School was represented at the Bourg en Bresse, France CSI 3* by Laughtons Lass (ISH) ridden by Lt. Shane Carey to win Saturdays Prix CIC Lyonaisse de Banque class. In Eventing, the Punchestown CCI*** International Sport Horse Show finished with Tom Quigley (ISH) ridden by Polly Stockton (GBR) taking second place.
[ Tuesday, 1st June 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horses competed well under many flags last weekend at the Rome CSIO 5* Superleague show.
In Eventing, the CCIYH 1* in Virginia, USA (May 19th-23rd) was won by New Moon (ISH) ridden by Jane Sleeper (USA).
[ Monday, 24th May 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horses were on form in Germany last weekend with three of them finishing in the top ten at the Munich CSI 3* (May 20th-23rd). Sails Away (ISH), ridden by Sebastien Numminen (FIN) jumped double clear to finish fourth while Braveheart (ISH), ridden by B. Goodin (NZL), was faster on the clock but picked up eight faults in the second round to land in fifth place. Clover Brigade (ISH) was ridden by N. Steiner (SUI) to finish eighth after knocking one fence in the first round.
[ Tuesday, 11th May 2004 ]
US based Irish Sport Horse McGuinness, ridden by Rich Fellers (USA), won the $75,000 HBO Grand Prix of Del Mar last Saturday, May 8th at the Del Mar National Horse Show, one of the most respected, distinguished and popular equestrian events in Southern California which regularly attracts North America's finest horses and riders to compete for top prize money.
[ Monday, 10th May 2004 ]
Last Saturday (May 9th) Carling King (ISH), ridden by Kevin Babbington (IRL), jumped double clear in 41.60 seconds to win the €100,000 Grand Prix at La Baule (Fra). This dynamic pairing were also on the Irish team that was placed overall 6th in the Nations Cup Super-League competition after picking up 8 faults in the first round and jumping clear in the second round.
[ Monday, 10th May 2004 ]
The following candidates have been nominated in Region 2 & Region 4
[ Tuesday, 4th May 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horses in the prizes
[ Tuesday, 27th April 2004 ]
The Sony Ericsson FEI World Cup Final took place over three days in Milan last weekend with Hilton Flight (ISH), ridden by Richard Spooner (USA), coming eighth in Fridays second round and eleventh in Sundays third round to finish overall twelfth in the €205, 128 finale. Ado Annie (ISH) and her rider Will Simpson (USA) also competed at Milan, finishing tenth in Sundays Milano Grand Prix.
[ Monday, 19th April 2004 ]
Irish Sport Horse Splendido and his rider Harry Marshall (IRE) enjoyed a successful run at the Pioltello, Italy CSI 3* last weekend, culminating in their jumping a double clear round to win Sundays Pioltello Grand Prix. They took second place in both the opening Fridays 1m40 class and a 1m40 class on Saturday also.
[ Friday, 9th April 2004 ]
The updated website has a new FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section which answers such questions as how to register a horse, or how to become a shareholder in the Irish Horse Board.
[ Tuesday, 6th April 2004 ]
In showjumping, Covers Pride (ISH) has repeated his recent Championship success in Ajman, crowning his season by winning the UAE National Show Jumping Championship in Abu Dhabi last weekend. He is owned by Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum and ridden by Ahmed Al Juneibi.
[ Tuesday, 30th March 2004 ]
The Spanish Vejer de la Frontera Invitational Sunshine Tour Grand Prix on Sunday, March 21st finished with Chippison (ISH), ridden by Marie Burke (IRE) jumping a double clear to take second, followed by Calvaro Star (ISH) and Samantha McIntosh (BUL) 0.4 seconds behind them in third.
[ Friday, 26th March 2004 ]
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