In the third installment of Eventing Nation’s “Erin Go Irish” Michael Doherty of Irish Horse Gateway writes about Irish Horses at Rolex.   “Since becoming a CCI4* event in 1998, three Irish Sport Horses have clinched first place at Rolex Kentucky. In 2001, USA’s David O’Connor won the event riding the Glen Bar (ISH) sired […]

Susan Kayne is the creator of Unbridled TV, an equine lifestyles TV series broadcasting on HRTV. She spent several weeks riding in Ireland last year. We hope you enjoy this lovely piece she wrote about trail riding in Galway and be inspired to visit Ireland Land of the Horse .  This article features Susan riding the […]

By Beau Charmeur (TB) out of a Prince Hansel (TB) mare. “He had a full brother who competed the Grand National, amazing conformation, beautiful withers–which actually kept me in the saddle most of the time, great shoulder, wonderful length hip to hock.  He was an unbelievably good looking horse with impressive size at 17.3. He […]

In the third part of the Eventing Nation series, Michael Doherty of the Irish of Irish Horse Gateway continues his weekly articles discussing what makes Irish horses so competitive in our sport. This week, Michael looks  at the Irish horses short-listed for Canada’s team. 

“Together they competed for Ireland on at least 10 winning Nations Cup teams, two European Championships, a World Championships and placed 4th in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. ”  Team Ireland Equestrian. Carling King (ISH) – 1991 Chestnut, Gelding, by Clover Hill (RID), out of Gortnageer Star, by Chairlift (TB) The Irish show jumper […]

In part 2 of  Eventing Nation’s “Erin Go Irish” series Michael Doherty of the Irish Horse Gateway writes about Irish Sport horses, The Deputy, Fenyas Elegance and Kilronan .  This great series highlights the many successes of Irish-bred horses and ponies in eventing.                       If […]

“The Irish Sport Horse is a wonderful, wonderful horse. They tend to mature later, last longer and have a lot of heart… they’re the best.” Peter Leone The Irish Horse Gateway catches up with Victoria Waters again as we take a look back at a training session with her Irish Sport Horse KEC Jaliska and […]

Michael Doherty of the Irish Horse Gateway is now a featured contributor on the hugely popular Eventing Nation’s blog . Michael has kicked off the series of articles with a post called “Erin Go Irish”. Over the coming weeks this newest series will be showcasing the many successes of Irish-bred horses and ponies in eventing. […]

“His greatest asset was his consistency. You could guarantee jumping a clear round.”J W Born: 1968 Colour: Bay Breed: IRISH SPORT HORSE SIRE: Ozymandias (TB) DAM :Irish Draught mare John Whitaker’s first thoughts on sight of this Irish bred gelding were that this may not be the  show jumper prospect  he was hoping for. The […]

The highly consistent Irish Sport Horse stallion Codarco has been sold to Irish International Showjumper Billy Twomey. Ridden by 27 year old Thomas O’Brien until now the Darco son Codarco was bred and produced by the O’Brien family based in Galway Equestrian, Co Galway. He has remarkable results to date including winning the 4 year old […]

Throughout the world Ireland is recognised for its ability to produce exceptional sporting horses. The saying goes France for wine and Ireland for horses is thanks to the hardwork, dedication and commitment of the Irish breeder.  Through their continued passion,   investment of expertise and knowledge it ensures the Irish Sport horse is continually in […]

“The Unit concentrates on Irish-bred horses as these tend to have the most suitable qualities. The Irish Horse lends itself to this type of work”. Garda Mounted unit Ireland We live in a lightening fast digital age where all things move at extraordinary speed. In a world driven by technology and gadgetry you could be forgiven […]