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Coyle, Nallon and Dore bag two-star GPsInternational competition continues even with the FEI World Championships taking place and it proved a particularly good week for Conor Swail and James Chawke with multiple victories at four and three-star level.Daniel Coyle, Ciaran Nallon and Kian Dore were two-star Grand Prix winners, the latter taking the spoils at the successful Millstreet Horse Show.Wesley Clover Parks hosted a four and two-star event in Ottawa and Swail was victorious on four occasions, three times with Conall Murrays Casturano.After a low-key warm-up triumph on Thursday, Swail took the 13-year-old gelding into stronger competition and secured the second leg of a personal Grand Prix qualifier double on Friday night.Indeed the Down native and Casturano led home an Irish 1-2, when grabbing first prize in the four-star qualifier.Five contestants qualified for the tiebreaker and it was the Green Jackets that dominated. Coyle and Urville Z (Ariel Grange) were very neat and tidy upon their return to the arena, registering 37.68, but the Derry pilots former mentor at Lothlorien Farm had more up his sleeve, posting a time of 37.04 to land the spoils.This came after Swail had scored in the two-star qualifier. Nadal Hero & DB (Mannon Farm) has been flourishing at two-star level since belatedly stepping into international competition and the 12-year-old added to his burgeoning CV when triumphant in Canada.The Darragh Cross rider also made the podium in Saturday nights feature, the four-star Grand Prix. The course was a difficult one, with only four clear rounds. Having made the jump-off, Swail would have been quite confident as Theo 160 (Mannon Farm) has a proven pedigree in speed classes.The Holsteiner gelding illustrated that once more as the quickest of the quartet, in 42.03, but one rail down mean they had to be content with third and the $38,822.25 that came with it.Victory went to Adrienne Sternlight (USA) with Faquitol-S, who went clear in 42.99.On Sunday, Coyle took the honours in the two-star Grand Prix, guiding Nord Face VDL (Ariel Grange) to the top spot.A quintet of double clears meant that you had to be rapid and nimble to nab the gold ribbon and their 38.55 brooked no argument, a full 1.39 seconds faster than their nearest rivals.And Swail completed the international competition by raising the Tricolour once more, returning with Casturano to win the four-star Classic on Sunday, with a trademark double clear.They were the only combination to break 39 seconds in the deciding round, a time of 38.76 more than sufficient to complete a fruitful show for horse and rider.Chawke got the Summer Fort Classic, Thunderbirds three-star show in Vancouver, off to a perfect start by bagging the opening 1.45m speed class in the most facile manner imaginable with One Edition on Wednesday night Irish time.The Abbeyleix native and the Vanessa Mannix-owned 11-year-old mare were head and shoulders ahead of the other 26 pairings.The duo blitzed to a clear round in 67.74 seconds, compared to the best of the rest, Charlie Jones (GBR) and Morize F Z, who stopped the timers of 72.19.The in-form combination took second in Fridays 1.50m jump-off class, recording two more clear rounds and using the pace shown 48 hours earlier to clock 42.15. Victory went to Laura Hazlett (USA) with Avianna, who were 0.62 seconds quicker.Chawke recorded his second win of the show with the eight-year-old Nandos S (Vanessa Mannix), who continues to make rapid progress. One week after stepping up to the 1.40m height for the first time and winning a national grand prix at the venue, the duo (below) returned and took out the 1.45m three-star Winning Round on Saturday.The format brought the top 10 combinations back in reverse order, with the lead changing hands with nearly every round. Third from last to return, Braden James and Hermes Des Carmilles set the bar, shaving two and half seconds off Jeffrey Fields leading time on Noble. Thursdays winners Francisco Lomelin and Con Amore fell just short of the mark, slotting ahead of Fields, while Chawke and Nandos S (Van Gogh x Numero Uno) set a new one entirely, dropping the time by another second and a half.The pair stopped the clock at 40.31 seconds.He is very quick naturally, said Chawke. Obviously Braden was fast. I wasnt sure if I could get 10 [strides] one to two, and once I got that I figured I could continue and do the eight [to the next] and then just sort of stay on it for the last few jumps.For the Laois rider, the victory is another milestone in a carefully managed development program for the young horse.Hes not that much experience. Last Friday was his first 1.40m. Wednesday was his first 1.45m. So were just trying to teach him to jump bigger and also be efficient and a bit handier.Hes wildly talented. Hes a very big step. Hes quite quick in the air. He is careful and he jumps high, but he always keeps going across the jump, which I think helps you land with a bit of foot speed.At the two-star show in Peelbergen, Ciaran Nallon and Casalla Blue PS (Beerbaum Stables) romped to victory in Saturdays Grand Prix in the Milestone Farm Arena, with Michael Duffy third on Camina Z (Sportpferde Kuck Gb R).Nallon and his patrons 10-year-old mare have enjoyed a strong campaign and it has been Nallons breakout year in particular. The Mayo athlete guided Casalla Blue to a double clear and jump-off time of 36.75 seconds at the Dutch venue to come out on top from 80 other combinations.Duffy, from Galway, narrowly missed out on making it an Irish 1-2, as Camina was flawless in the jumping department and recorded 38.39 in her second outing, a mere two-tenths of a second off the silver medal target.Millstreet Horse Show provided quality two-star fare during the week and Max Foley took top prize in Fridays Connollys Red Mills Grand Prix qualifier with Illusion De Hus.The young Carlow rider and eight-year-old mare Illusion De Hus (Hugh McOwan) prevailed by just over half a second from Kilkennys Jack Ryan and Seamus Drea-owned-and-bred DSH Lucky Junior, with Kildares Cathal Daniels and Like A Star (Sandra Duffy) in third.Kian Dore guided Monterey Bay to the winners enclosure in Sundays Noel C Duggan Engineering Millstreet Grand Prix.The Limerick teenager was following up a recent victory at the Tattersalls July Show with Jillian Lennons 10-year-old gelding, and their jump-off clear in 39.64 was a little less than three-quarters of a second too quick for Ryan and DSH Lucky Junior.Sligo jockey, Paddy Reape was third with the George McCullough-bred Irish Sport Horse Mr Rocky Blue (Jonathan Reape).At Bonheiden, Kilkennys Ivan Dalton guided Floris RZ (Butler Court Stables) to the middle tier of the podium in a two-star 1.45m speed class on Thursday, clocking 31.77 when recording a jump-off clear round. That was 13-hundredths of a second off the winning mark set by Briton Fraser Reed, with the Matthew McBreen-bred Ses Jumeirah.BREEDINGSES JUMEIRAH (ISH) 2017 bay gelding by Diamant De Semilly (SF) out of Jumeirah (ISH) by Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Matthew McBreen, Co Cavan. Owner: Matthew Pike. Rider: Fraser Reed (GBR)DSH LUCKY JUNIOR (ISH) 2016 grey gelding by Bbs McGregor (ISH) out of Dahlyi (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder and Owner: Seamus Drea, Co Kilkenny. Rider: Jack Ryan (IRL)MR ROCKY BLUE (ISH) 2016 gr gelding by Chacco-Blue (MECKL) out of Ardeche Z (ZANG) by Artos Z (HANN). Breeder: George McCullough, Co Down. Owner: Jonathan Reape. Rider: Paddy ReapeThe post Swail and Chawke are multiple winners appeared first on .

Another great week for the Irish bred horses as the Top 10 places full of Irishness.While no Top Ten places in the Worl Championships, once again the Irish bred horses proved that they will finish the job.See below the up-to-date results for this week.Ashton-le-Walls One Day Event 13th 15th August 2026Open Intermediate Sec D2nd MBF Touch Your Toes [ISH] 2015 gelding by Out of Touch [ISH] out of Castleview Ennel Lady (TB) by Alphabatim (TB). Breeder: Val Reilly (Meath). Rider: Dani Stewart-Richardson (GBR) 24.8, 0, 4.8 = 29.63rd ESI Pheonix (ISH) 2009 gelding by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH] out of Catina (BEWB) by Quasimodo VD Molendreef (BWP). Breeder: Cian OConnor (Meath). Rider: Angus Smales (GBR) 28.4, 0, 4.4 = 32.86th Deloughtane Dingo (ISH) 2018 gelding by Elvis Ter Putte (BWP) out of Deloughtane Colgan Carel (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: John Walsh. Rider: Grace Taylor (GBR) 31.8, 0, 6.8 = 38.6.Open Intermediate Sec E2nd The Spice Merchant (ISH) 2012 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Killaloe Jewel (ISH) by Cezaro (HOLST). Breeder: Rosemarie Stuart (Clare). Rider: Jess Rimmer (GBR) 28.9, 0, 8.0 = 36.94th Cooley Seeing Magic (ISH)[was Metalli] 2016 gelding by Metall (KWPN) out of ISDH Choice (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: G.H.S. (Tyrone). Rider: Sean Duffy (GBR) 30.2, 0, 10.8 = 41.07th Benedict Radau (ISH)(was Benedict Dalton Radau) 2012 gelding by Tabasco Van Erpekom (BWP) out of Tippterary Belle (TB) by Humbel (TB). Breeder: Messrs Cyrtin & Hughes. Rider: Matthew Heath (GBR) 30.9, 4, 10.8 = 45.78th Lucky Jo Jo (ISH)[TIH] 2015 gelding by Dilshaan (TB) out of Lucky Sheeba (ISH)[TIH] by Kildalton King (ID). Breeder: Alice Pringle (Wicklow). Rider: Nick Brooks (GBR) 33.6, 0, 13.2 = 46.89th Barrington Boy (ISH) [was Ceide Lucky Candy] 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Watermill Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Watermill Swatch (TB). Breeder: Mary Walsh. Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 31.1, 4, 12.4 = 47.5.Intermediate Sec A1st Fernhill Derry Girl (ISH)[was Mystic Candy] 2017 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Ballyartan Blue Jay (ISH). Breeder: Ann Marie Donnelly. Rider: Ben Way (GBR) 30.0, 0, 2.8 = 32.87th Ballygriffin Trendy (ISH) 2018 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Cailin Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Rosarie Phelan. Rider: Anna Cheney (GBR) 32.5, 0, 16.0 = 48.510th Crosshue Diamond (ISH)[TIH] 2017 gelding by Cool Diamond Star (ISH)[TIH] out of Crosshue Lass (ISH)[TIH] by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: Oliver Walsh. Rider: Kate Lumsden (HKG) 32.5, 4, 14.4 = 50.9.Intermediate Sec B2nd Cazflodor (ISH) 2016 mare by Cazador LS (CDLS) out of HHS Flo Jo (ISH) by Heritage Fortunus (HANN). Breeder: Marion Hughes. Rider: Sophie Brooks (GBR) 31.4, 0, 5.2 = 36.63rd Dassett Enigma (ISH) 2019 mare by Freestyle Van De Wolfsakker (BWO) out of King du Carel (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Kay Quirke. Rider: Kate Rocher-Smith (GBR) 32.5, 0, 6.0 = 38.57th Lislan MBF Grey Goose (ISH)[was Lislan Straberry] 2017 mare by Chacoon Blue (MECKL) out of Lislan Katie (AES) by Askoll Defi Platiere (SF). Breeder: Michael Kelly. Rider: Aimee Penny (GBR) 31.1, 0, 9.2 = 40.38th Rockabilly II (ISH)[was Billerough Tyson Two] 2018 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Ringwood Poppet (ISH) by Ringwood Harley Carol (ISH). Breeder: Michael Keane. Rider: Rose Nesbitt (GBR) 29.6, 0, 12.4 = 42.0.Intermediate Sec C7th Madgeslane Harriot (ISH) 2019 mare by HHS Cornet (ISH) out of Madgeslane Harley (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Ann Marie Pender. Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 32.1, 4, 17.6 = 53.7.Intermediate Novice Sec N7th Shanagore Janet (ISH) 2017 mare by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Shanagore Jasmin (ISH) by West Coast Cavalier (ISH). Breeder: Bob OKeefe. Rider: Vanessa Hartley (GBR) 37.3, 9, 2.8 = 48.19th Tirgarve Bob (ISH) 2017 gelding by Carisma (SF) out of Tirgarve Charlton (ISH) by HHS BR Charlton (ISH). Breeder: Danielle Toal. Rider: Benjamin Plunket (GBR) 44.6, 6, 0.0 = 50.610th The Partner (ISH)[was Corriebeg Conquest] 2010 gelding by Irko (WESTF) out of Backhander (ISH)[TIH] by Courfield (TB). Breeder: Hayley Togher. Rider: Lilly Herrmann (GBR) 37.7, 4, 13.6 = 55.3.Open Novice Sec Q1st HHS Dassett Class (ISH)[was HHS New Jersey] 2012 gelding by Can Ya Makan (HOLST) out of HHS Riverdance (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Marion Hughes (Killkenny). Rider: Katie Maclean (GBR) 26.8, 0, 0.0 = 26.84th My Atlantic Mario (ISH) 2014 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Atlantic Biance (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: David Browne. Rider: Ellie Bierton (GBR) 30.8, 0, 0.0 = 30.85th Cruisings Hey There Delilah (ISH)[TIH] 2012 mare by Berkley Cruise [ISH] out of True Class (ISH)[TIH] by Edmund Burke (TB). Breeder: Ray Hurley (Cork). Rider: Alice Chanter (GBR) 31.0, 0, 0.0 = 31.010th Direct Ballytarsna Ducarel (ISH)[was Ballytarsna Du Carel] 2009 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Errigal Temptress [ISH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hugh & Philip Cass (Laois). Rider: Ila Wingrove (GBR) 35.3, 0, 0.0 = 35.3.Novice Thursday Sec G4th Maxie Trend (ISH) 2017 mare by Future Trend (OLD) out of KEC Maxxine (AES) by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF). Breeder: Kieran Kennedy. Rider: Selina Hunter (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.55th A Class Imp (ISH) 2020 gelding by Lagos OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Pixie Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: John Murphy. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 37.3, 4, 0.0 = 31.36th Change the Game (ISH) 2019 mare by Pointilliste (TB) out of Hugginstown Imp (ISH) by Master Impm (TB). Breeder: John Irish. Rider: Grace Taylor (GBR) 31.3, 0, 0.4 = 31.78th TWS Finn (ISH) 2020 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Lisdeen Coevers Brigade (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Brigade (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Pat Talty. Rider: Ellie Healy (GBR) 28.0, 4, 4.0 = 36.09th Tullymurry Grace (ISH) 2018 mre by Chillout (ISH) out of Tullymurry Holly (ISH) by Cmiro de Haar Z (ISH). Breeder: Marian Turley. Rider: Daisy Minter (GBR) 32.8, 0, 3.6 = 36.410th Watermill Orla (ISH) 2018 mare by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Newton Bay (ISH) by Ballygill Lad (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Martin McDermott. Rider: Megan Brice (GBR) 33.3, 0, 7.2 = 40.5.Novice Thursday Sec F1st Kylemore Cool Hero (ISH) 2018 gelding by Diamant de Semilly (SF) out of MHS Kylemore (ISH) by Cardento (HOLST). Breeder: Michael Ormond. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR) 29.8, 0, 0.0 = 29.83rd Kilcannon Phoenix (ISH) 2020 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Kilcannon Quality Cruise (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Mary Bolger. Rider: Andrew James (GBR) 32.0, 0, 0.0 = 32.05th PLS Heart of Gold (ISH) 2020 gelding by Castlecomer Q (ISH) out of Ramirma (KWPNM) by Damiro (KWPN). Breeder: William McDonnell (Jnr). Rider: Toby Roach (GBR) 35.5, 0, 0.0 = 35.56th Castlesize Empress (ISH)[TIH] 2015 mare by Emperor Augustus (TB) out of Killagha Lissadell (RID) by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Desmond Noctor. Rider: Charlie Wells (GBR) 30.5, 8, 1.6 = 40.17th Capriarney (ISH) 2018 gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG) out of Aharney Lass (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Killian Dunne. Rider: Emma Shaw (GBR) 30.5, 8, 3.6 = 42.110th Cappulcorragh Quest (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Mount Cashel Dancer (TB) by Eagle Eyed (TB). Breeder: Elizabeth Murphy. Rider: Tina Coudray (USA) 29.8, 0, 19.6 = 48.4.Novice Thursday Sec H1st Ardnacashel Rossini (ISH) 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of My Mountain Lady (ISH) by Sir Rivie (ID) Breeder: Janice Reddy. Rider: Alyssa Yallop (GBR) 25.0, 0, 0.0 = 25.02nd Polly Can Do (ISH) 2020 mare by Hiello (KWPN) out of Polly Cailin (TB) by Zagreb (TB). Breeder: John Gahan. Rider: Louisa Lockwood (GBR) 29.8, 0, 0.0 = 29.83rd Cream of Guinness (ISH) 2018 gelding by Guinness (KWPN) out of Iwinga (BWP) by Calvaro FCS (HOLST). Breeder: James Reynolds Jnr. Rider: Katherine Naylor (GBR) 26.05, 4, 0.0 = 30.56th Ballyrath Sligo (ISH) 2020 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Ballyrath Girl (RID) by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Michael McDermot. Rider: Will van Ufford (GBR) 30.3, 4, 0.0 = 34.37th Kilballyboy Encore (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Tajraasi (TB) out of Silver Sheeba (ISH)[TIH] by Fast Silver (ID). Breeder: Sean Beston. Rider: Magan Brice (GBR) 26.0, 4, 6.4 = 36.48th Wheelagower Shes the One (ISH) 2018 mare by Jorado (KWPN) out of China Doll M25 (AES) by Wang Chung M25 (KWPN). Breeder Cynthia Murphy Kearney. Rider: Hellen Martin (GBR) 34.0, 0, 5.2 = 39.29th MBF Musical Note (ISH) 2019 mare by Jorado (KWPN) out of Vivian Lee (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Ronan Tynan. Rider Jess Rimmer (GBR) 33.0, 4, 5.2 = 42.2.Novice Friday Sec O3rd Araglin OBOS Eclipse (ISH) 2018 gelding by Chinook Eclipse (TB) out of OBOS Dreamer (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Michael Lynch. Rider: Grace Taylor (GBR) 27.8, 0, 0.0 = 27.84th KMS Dassett Envoy (ISH) 2020 gelding by Comilfo Plus Z (WEWB) out of KMS Chinchilla (ISH) by Chin Chin (HOLST). Breeder: Ivor Broderick. Rider: Kate Rocher-Smith (GBR) 27.8, 0, 0.0 = 27.85th Fourfields Triumph (ISH) 2019 gelding by Triomphe de Muze (BUP) out of Outbound (AES) by Outcast (AES). Breeder: Donal Galvin. Rider: Liberty Jane Nichols (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.36th Monbeg Manhattan (ISH) 2019 gelding by Jardonnay VDL (KWPN) out of Manhattans Little Angel (ISH) by Manhattan (KWPN). Breeder: Desmond McDonnell. Rider: Quidley Kellermann (GBR) 31.8, 0, 2.4 = 34.29th Ollies Pride and Joy (ISH)[TIH](was Oillies Pride and Joy) 2018 gelding by Pointilliste (TB out of Ollies View (ISH)[TIH] by Carrabawn View (ID). Breeder: Matthew OMeara. Rider: Philippa Cross (GBR) 33.3, 0, 1.6 = 34.9.Novice Friday Sec P5th Kiltubrid Conor (ISH) 2020 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Kiltubrid Mia (ISH) by Hannibal V Overis Z (ZANG). Breeder: Marian Tighe. Rider: Lisa Freckingham (GBR) 32.8, 0, 0.4 = 33.26th Ballyshan Commander (ISH) 2017 gelding by Ballyloskey Courage (ISH) out of Loch View Lass (ISH) by Animo (KWPN). Breeder: Gery Doherty. Rider: Philippa Cross (GBR) 33.5, 0, 0.8 = 34.3.Hartpury International & British Championships (GBR) 12th 16th August 2026CCI 4* Short Sec C1st Class Affair (ISH)[was BGS Class Affair] 2009 gelding by OBOB Quality 004 (OLD) out of Rubys Rosshaven Flight [ISH] by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Maurice OBrien (Kilkenny). Rider: Zara Tindall (GBR) 32.9, 0, 0.4 = 33.32nd Deerpairc Revelry (ISH)[was DPS Revelry] 2014 gelding by Hermes De Reve (SF) out of Celerina (AEAS) by Cento (HOLST). Breeder: Dara OMalley (Galway). Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 32.8, 0, 1.2 = 34.03rd SBH Big Wall (ISH) 2015 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Unanibeath (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: John P Murphy (Kilkenny). Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 31.5, 0, 3.6 = 35.16th Piltown Concorde (ISH) 2016 gelding by Royal Concord (ISH) out of Piltown Flighty (ISH) by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Doddy. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR) 34.4, 0, 5.6 = 40.010th Cooley Lafitte (ISH)[was Kilcorig Je Taime] 2012 gelding by Je Taime Flamenco (BWP) out of Graf Shenanigans (ISH) by Scirocco DElle (ENCI). Breeder: Nigel Jackson (Antrim). Rider: Jesse Campbell (NZL) 38.0, 4, 1.6 = 43.6.CCI 3* Long Sec B1st Cooley Django (ISH)[was Drumhowan Django] 2016 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Hillcruz (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gladys McArdle. Rider: Lottie Royle (GBR) 32.7, 0, 0.0 = 32.72nd Spirit LSS (ISH) 2012 gelding by Ricardo Sam (ISH) out of Willows Aven [ISH] by Willows Pride (ID). Breeder: Elaine Moran (Tipperary). Rider: Samantha Brown (GBR) 29.2, 4, 0.4 = 33.64th CFH Dakar Hill (ISH) 2016 gelding by Dakar VDL (KWPN) out of Lux Hill (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: John Carey (Tipperary). Rider: Tim Cheffings (GBR) 33.0, 0, 3.6 = 36.66th BP Quinnton (ISH) 2018 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Mrs Quinn (ISH)[TIH] by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: GBBS Int Ltd. Rider: India Wishart (GBR) 32.2, 0, 9.2 = 41.19th Thornhill OB Lux (ISH) 2019 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Sutter Home (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Richard Hodgins. Rider: Sophie Van De Merwe (GBR) 35.8, 0, 9.2 = 45.0CCI 2* Long Sec A3rd Qualitys Snap (unk) 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Dunsoghlys Snap (unk). Breeder: Maura Kelly. Rider: Emma Carmichael (GBR) 29.3, 0, 0.0 = 29.39th MBF Guessing Game (ISH)[was Allihies Tyson] 2019 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Rox Sand (ISH) by Sand Hill (ISH). Breeder: Edward Sheehan. Rider: Anne Thick (GBR) 34.1, 0, 0.0 = 34.110th Greannanstown Donnacha Dusty (ISH) 2019 gelding by Imnotafraid Fortua (KWPN) out of Grennanstown Quality Cruise (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: John Flynn. Rider: Holly Woodhead (GBR) 35.0, 0.4, 0.0 = 34.3.Intermediate Championship Sec D3rd Springhead Jupiter (ISH) 2018 gelding by Dexter R (KWPN) out of DS Alice (unk) . Breeder: Paul Crompton. Rider: Katie Magee (GBR) 29.1, 4, 6.8 = 39.96th MBF Jackpot (ISH)[was Sundance Jackpot] 2018 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Limericks Girl (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Quigley. Rider: Jack Pinkney (GBR) 37.0, 0, 8.0 = 45.08th Brookfield William (ISH)[was William Brookfield & Rossa Sixteen] 2016 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Femme Fatale M25 (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Eamonn Hogan (Galway). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 29.5, 4, 16.4 = 49.99th Mellow Lane (ISH) 2016 mare by Hermes De Reve (SF) out of Hankalaine (ISH) by Hankalo (TB). Breeder: Julia Crosbie. Rider: Emily King (GBR) 36.5, 0, 14.8 = 51.3.National Championship1st Kilcoltrim Cooley (ISH)[was Kilcoltrim Kory] 2018 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Cavimperius (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Aileen Doyle. Rider: Kitty King (GBR) 25.5, 0, 0.0 = 25.52nd Monbeg Condor (ISH) 2019 gelding by Condios (HOLST) out of Little Diamond (ISH) by Diamond Valley Gold (ISH). Breeder: John Flynn. Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 27.4, 0, 0.0 = 27.45th Earl Dorado (ISH) 2019 gelding by Diarado out of The Kings Lady by Kings Master. Breeder: Jim Tempany. Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 26.5, 4, 0.0 = 30.510th Freedoms Boy (ISH)[TIH] 2018 gelding by Cougar (ISH)[TIH] out of Richmonds Ruby (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: John Boyce. Rider: Alice Tracey (GBR) 29.8, 4, 0.0 = 33.8.Restricted Novice Sec F2nd Fintra CJ (ISH) 2016 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (BWP) out of Fintra Ellie (BWP by Shannondal Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP). Breeder: Sheila & Michael Murphy. Rider: Olivia Roberts (GBR) 26.4, 0, 0.8 = 37.24th Ahare Aristocrat (ISH) 2020 gelding by Hiello (KWPN) out of Ruthies Golden Trump (ISH)[TIH] by Golden Trump (ID). Breeder: Shauna Lazenby. Rider: Katie Ptowse (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.4 = 30.910th Fairwood Pearlova (ISH) 2018 mare by Romanov (KWPN)out of Boleybawn Peral (ISH) by Dignified Vant Zorgvliet (BWP). Breeder: Joan Rothwell. Rider: Emily Plant (GBR) 35.3, 0, 0.0 = 35.3.Bromont International (CAN) 13th 16th August 2026CCI 4* Short1st Clooney R (ISH)[was Excel Star Heart Throb] 2017 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Tiny Tess (ISH) by Gurraun Golden Eye (ID). Breeder: Fiona McRobert. Rider: Ryan Wood (AUS) 36.9, 0.8, 14.0 = 51.7.CCI 3* Short10th Rock Island (ISH)[TIH] 2017 gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Coolcorren Gypsey (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorran Cool Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 32.0, 12, 80.8 = 124.8.CCI 2* Short2nd Ballingowan Clarity (ISH) 2015 gelding by Sibon W (KWPN) out of Ballingowan Boula (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Ann OGrady. Rider: Saffron Clarity (CAN) 31.6, 0.8, 1.6 = 34.03rd Arklow Puissance (ISH)[TIH] 2011 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Cruising Jewel (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Jamie Kellock (USA) 36.1, 0, 1.2 = 37.3.CCI 1* Short2nd Excel Etoile Zulu 1 (ISH) 2020 gelding by Kassanova Hero B Z (ZANG) out of Cornawall Diamond Lilly (ISH) by Mohill Cavalier Clover (ISH). Breeder: Sarah Greenham. Rider: Bradley Champagne (CAN) 31.2, 1.2, 2.8 = 35.24th Excel Star TNT (ISH) 2019 gelding by Vivant Van de Heffinck (BWP)out of Omard Queen B (ISH) by Beach Ball (ISH). Breeder: Brian OReilly. Rider: Erin Kanara (USA) 36.3, 0, 2.0 = 38.3.Ocala Summer Horse Trials (USA)) 15th 16th August 2026Advanced Intermediate2nd Direct Advance (ISH) 2011 gelding by Night Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Herbst Jennie B (ISH) by Concorde (KWPN). Breeder: Noel Good (Tyrone). Rider: Zachary Brandt (USA) 29.3, 0, 22.0 = 51.3.Intermediate Preliminary1st Lissavorra Quality (ISH) 2016 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Soolmoy Lucy (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Patrick McLoughney. Rider: Elisa Wallace (USA) 31.1, 0, 0.0 = 31.1.Only 2 ran.Open Intermediate3rd HSH Marshall (ISH)(was Poynstown Marshall) 2016 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Poynstown Queen (ISH) by Olympix Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Paula Widger. Rider: Karl Slezak (CAN) 27.1, 8, 4.89 = 39.96th Fourfields Classek (ISH) 2014 gelding by Classe VDL (HOLST) out of Agent M (ISH) by Ekstein (KWPN). Breeder: Donal Galvin. Rider: Cindy Rawson (USA) 28.6, 0, 56.0 = 84.6.Open Preliminary1st Belline Foodys Out of the Blue (ISH) 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Foodys Two an Two (ISH)[TIH] by Gentle Diamond (ID). Breeder: Frances Foody. Rider: Elisa Wallace (USA) 31.4, 0, 0.0 = 31.42nd Wineport Stephanie (ISH) 2017 mare by Hector Van DAbdijhoeve (BWP) out of Wineport Angel (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Michael OSullivan. Rider: Kelly Prather (USA) 32.1, 0, 4.4 = 36.55th Carsontown Basil (ISH)[was Carsonstown Basil] 2018 gelding by Lougherne Cappuchino (HOLST) out of Graf Unique (ISH) by Ustinov (KWPN). Breeder: Brian Livingstone. Rider: Elinor ONeil (USA) 37.5, 0, 2.0 = 39.57th Kilbunny Catch Me (ISH) 2018 gelding by Catoki (HOLST) out of Kilbunny BB (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Richard OHara. Rider: Jesse Reagin (USA) 28.4, 4, 8.4 = 40.88th Shirsheen Fun For All (ISH)[was Glynnwood Chelsea] 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Chelsea (KWPN) by Tinkas Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Peter Glynn (Galway). Rider: Michelle Mercier (USA) 32.7, 0, 8.4 = 41.1.River Glen Summer Horse Trials (USA) 15th 16th August 2026Open Preliminary3rd HSH Talk of the Town (ISH)(was BGS Gamble) 2017 gelding by Capri van Oveis Z (ZANG) out of Wesley (KWPN) by Hors la Loi II (KWPN). Breeder: F de Loyer. Rider: Lee Maher (USA) 32.3, 45, 9.2 = 45.55th Fernhill Barndarig (ISH) 2017 mare by Ballycapple Diamond Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Barndarig Flush Lady (ISH) by Clover Flush (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Garrett Byrne. Rider: Ashlyn Hayworth (USA) 30.2, 8, 14.4 = 52.6.Open Modified1st Excel Star Vero Amore (ISH)[was Leestone Vigovol] 2016 gelding by Vigo dArsouilles (BWP) out of Ultiem V (KWPN) by Voltaire (HANN). Breeder: John McKibbin. Rider: Lula Carney (USA) 33.6, 4, 0.0 = 37.6.Only 2 ran.The Event at Archer (USA) 15th 16th August 2026Open Modified1st Ballinglen Champagne (ISH)[TIH][was Check My Six] 2015 mare by Financial Reward (TB) out of Ballinglen Mountain Velvet (ISH)[TIH] by Rebel Mountain (ID). Breeder: Donal Goland. Rider: Layna McLain (USA) 28.0, 4, 0.0 = 32.0.Forgandenny One Day Event (GBR) 15th 16th August 2026Intermediate Novice Sec H2nd Monbeg Take Two (ISH) 2017 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Our Dream Come True (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Clare Hughes. Rider: Morvan Pringle (GBR) 30.9, 0, 0.4 = 31.33rd Diamondgraaf Reign Dance (ISH) 2010 mare by Kroongraaf (KWPN) out of Diamond Vicky (ISH) by Diamond Serpent (ISH). Breeder: James Hughes. Rider: Caitlin Padfield (GBR) 33.0, 4, 0.0 = 37.04th Innisfree Loki (ISH) 2018 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Viganda D (NRPS) by Oklund (KWPN). Breeder: Eamon McArdle. Rider: Sarah Wilkie (GBR) 35.0, 3, 3.2 = 41.27th BH Gringos Dancer (ISH) 2017 gelding by Udancer Hero (KWPN) out of Gringos Colourfield (ISH)[TIH] by Coulerfield (TB). Breeder: Kieran Phelan. Rider: Sophie Allcroft (GBR) 37.1, 9, 2.8 = 48.98th Cooley Cormint (ISH) 2017 gelding by Cormint (HOLST) out of Monicas Dream (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN) Breder: Deirdre Connolly. Rider: Wills Oakden (GBR) 27.7, 0, 27.2 = 54.99th Dignified Augusta Rose (ISH) 2018 mare by Dignified Vant Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Glandoran Lucy (ISH) by Emperor Augustus (TB). Breeder: George Chapman. Rider: Sean Henderson (GBR) 30.0, 4, 22.8 = 56.810th Dolmen Dazzler Q (ISH) 2017 mare by Quantino (HOLST) out of Dolmen Distingue (ISH) by KEC Bluejay Diamond (ID). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Rider: Sophie Allcroft (GBR) 31.6, 0, 25.2 = 56.8.Open Novice Sec J1st Cooley One More Time (ISH) 2020 gelding by Vivant Van De Heffinck (BWP) out of Knockdoelodge Belle (ISH) by Cardento (HOLST). Breeder: Sharon Herwood. Rider: Wills Oakden (GBR) 28.5, 0, 0.0 = 28.52nd Castleblaney Harvest Moon (ISH) 2016 mare by Cobra 18 (WEWB) out of Diamond Chin May (ISH)[TIH] by Diamond Chin (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: William Windrum. Rider: Steven Renton (GBR) 32.0, 4, 0.0 = 36.03rd Westmur Quality (ISH) 2006 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Ruby Royale (ISH)[TIH] by Coronea Eagle (ISH). Breeder: Claire Molloy (Kilkenny). Rider: Emma Easton (GBR) 39.5, 5, 64.0 = 108.5Only 3 finished.Novice Sec I1st Give Us A Swatch (ISH)[TIH] 2011 gelding by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of Classy Kate (ISH)[TIH] by Classic Vision (ID). Breeder: David Conlon. Rider: Giorgia Burns (GBR) 30.5, 4, 2.0 = 36.52nd Springfern Quidamity (ISH) 2017 gelding by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Rathnavogue Star (ISH) by Crannagh Hero (ID). Breeder: Kieran Broderick. Rider: Philippa Nixon (GBR) 29.3, 0, 7.2 = 36.53rd Watervalley Black Ace (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Watervalley Cool Diamond (ISH)[TIH] out of Moyardwood Lady (TB) by Master Lord (TB). Breeder: Stephen David Reilly. Rider: Morgan Grey (GBR) 33.3, 4, 0.4 = 37.74th Cloud Master (ISH) 2016 gelding by Golden Master (TB) out of Slyguff Amber (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Barbara Hatton. Rider: Sarah Farnsworth (GBR) 37.0, 1, 0.0 = 38.06th Rehy Ripple (ISH)[TIH] 2018 gelding by Moyralla Mustang (ID) out of Moyralla Reward (ISH)[TIH] by Financial Reward (TB). Breeder: John Greene. Rider: Aidan McGowan (GBR) 41.5, 0, 0.0 = 41.58th Atomic Royale (ISH) 2015 gelding by Craigsteel (TB) out of Coronea Princess (ISH) by Welcome Diamond (ID). Breeder: John Collons. Rider: Aiden McGowan (GBR) 42.0, 4, 0.4 = 46.4.Waredaca Farm Horse Trials (USA) 15th 16th August 2026Intermediate4th Jacko M (ISH) 2019 gelding by Mallito (BWP) out of HHS Athena (ISH) by Heritage Fortunus (HANN). Breeder: Susanne Macken. Rider: Shannon Lilley (USA) 35.0, 0, 19.6 = 54.6.Open Preliminary Saturday4th Cooley Constellation (ISH)[was GH Cooley] 2017 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Beachnut (ISH) by Beach Balln (ISH). Breeder: Jennifer French. Rider: Brooke Burchianti (USA) 38.0, 0, 2.4 = 40.4.Open Modified3rd Mulberry Percy (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Mulberry Lass (ISH)[TIH] by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Lilian Fitzgerald. Rider: Caitlin ORoark (USA) 31.6, 0, 2.8 = 34.47th MBF Firebrand (ISH)[was Tyson Knight] 2017 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Coevers Gold (ISH) by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Angela Kelly. Rider: Chris Talley (USA) 33.9, 0, 12.4 = 46.3.Caber Farm Horse Trials 14th 16th August 2026Open Modified4th Irish Ellie (ISH)[TIH] 2017 mare by Uskerty Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Carrick Clover Diamond (RID) by Flagmount Diamond (ID). Breeder: Edmund Hugh Leonard. Rider: Holly Yoder (USA) 29.6, 12, 1.2 = 42.84.Chvalsiny Borova International (CZE) 7th 9th August 2026CCI 3* Short3rd MHS Gizmo Star (ISH) 2016 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of MHS Prime Time (ISH) by Quidam Junior I (KWPN). Breeder: Sinead Byrne. Rider: Mateusz Pabijanek (POL) 31.5, 8, 0.0 = 39.57th Fourfields Maximum Stake (ISH) 2017 mare by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) out of Ardagh Maxi (AES) by Maximum Clearance (TB). Breeder: Donal Galvin. Rider: Lena Maria Setzwein (GER) 35.7, 0, 20.4 = 56.1.CCI 2* Short3rd Grantstown Grand Gesture (ISH) 2020 mare by Condios (HOLST) out of Grantstown Foxy Roxy (ISH) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Caroline Widger. Rider: Gergo Somlovari (HUN) 30.4, 0, 0.0 = 30.4CCI 1* Intro8th MBF Flagstaff Flyer (ISH) 2019 gelding by CMS Gunfire (ISH) out of Ladsy Faye (ISH)[TIH] by Cougar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Kieran King. Rider: Robert Sirch (GER) 33.9, 4.8, 0.0 = 38.7.FEI World Championship (GER) 12th 16th August 2026Irish bred Finishers:13th Cooley Nutcracker (ISH)[was Ballyshan Contender] 2014 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Ballyshan Cleopatra (AES) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Gary Doherty. Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 37.324th MGH Zabaione (ISH) 2016 gelding by Zavall VDL (KWPN) out of Viancara VDL (KWPN) by Acobat II (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig McCarthy (IRL). Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 44.829th Millridge Atlantis (ISH) 2014 gelding by Dinan Casscaletto (ISH) out of Kereen Sue [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 (ISH). Breeder: Sean OLoughlin (Kilkenny). Rider: Ian Cassells (IRL) 48.842nd Royal Encounter (ISH) 2015 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Cavalier Lassie (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Perter Rice (Monaghan). Rider: Marcio Carvalho Jorge (BRA) 63.650th Piltown Harry (ISH) 2015 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Cavalier Mare (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Doody (Kilkenny). Rider: Noemi Doefer (HUN) 84.759th Cecelia Lad (ISH) 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Renkum Lass (ISH) by Renkum Englishman (KWPN). Breeder: James Rogan (Dublin). Rider: Andrea Cincinnati (ITA) 181.3.Only 2 Irish bred horses did not finish out of a total of 29.These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.The post Podiums swamped again by Irish Breeding. appeared first on .

Eventings HP manager couldnt be prouder after Aachen heroicsIrelands eventing boss, Sam Griffiths is absolutely thrilled with his teams fourth-place result at the FEI World Championships in Aachen yesterday and has set the target of improving upon that to medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.This was Griffiths first major championship as Horse Sport Irelands high performance manager for eventing, having been appointed in January, and securing qualification to the LA Games was the primary goal, along with following up last years European Championships silver medal with a global podium finish.The Australians squad of Ian Cassells with Millridge Atlantis (ISH), Pdraig McCarthy with MGH Zabaione (ISH), Austin OConnor with Colorado Blue, and Aoife Clark with Full Monty de Lacense, secured the Olympic berth and while just missing out on a bronze medal, illustrated themselves as genuine medal contenders on the west coast of America in two years.Georgie Goss and Kojak competed well in the individual class and all five of the Irish combinations finished inside the top 30, with Clark the highest positioned in 11th.Im absolutely thrilled with how all the Irish riders performed this week and their horses as well, says Griffiths.We came in really wanting to be very competitive. Our goal was to try and win a medal. We fell just a bit short but we achieved Olympic qualification and so were absolutely thrilled with that.The Australian is a dual Olympian, who won a team bronze medal in 2016 and finished fourth in the individual competition at the Rio de Janeiro Games.Given his intimate understanding and knowledge of what is required to be at peak at the right time, it is notable that he believes in Irelands ability to continue building on the results of the past 12 months.Crucially, while there is plenty of experience in the riding ranks, many of the horses are still developing. That leaves room for improvement, especially with a number of other combinations pushing hard to be involved.We feel that this is just the start of the journey of this group together and that we can really build on this and so were incredibly hopeful at LA, Griffiths stated.Were going to be very ambitious and look to try and win a medal at LA and I definitely feel weve got both the horses and riders to achieve that and this has been a great foundation.The key to continuing to build on that foundation is the positive atmosphere and harmony in the ranks, which Griffiths reveals was critical to performances in Germany.Its been an incredible team performance and thats obviously not just the riders but all the supporters behind us. The supporters behind us the owners, the grooms, the support staff have all been fantastic. Theyve all come together and pulled in the same direction and weve had a great feeling of team spirit.And at the end of the day, I couldnt be prouder.The post Griffiths targets medal in LA appeared first on .

Loops are put in dressage tests so that riders can show their horses ability and willingness to adjust the bend of their body to the curvature of the line it follows. This should be without any resistance or change of pace, rhythm or speed.And as with any schooling movement, the devils in the detail it takes consistency, preparation and coordination to ride a good loop, whether its 5m or 10m. Dressage judge and trainer Alex Gingell shares how to correctly ride a 5m loop, as well as his top tips for ensuring you ride them as accurately as possible.How to ride it Riding a shallower 5m loop has all the same benefits of riding a 10m loop, but everything happens a bit quicker, so make sure youve mastered the 10m loop before moving onto the more challenging 5m loop.When youre ready to tackle a 5m loop, try it in walk first.Ride a 5m loop as if youre riding H to A. As you hit the quarter line, make a smooth turn back to the track just before K.Once you and your horse are happy, try it in trot. Youll find the changes of bend come up quickly, as youre only riding to the quarter line rather than the centre line.Top tips for accurate loopsThe corner before the loop is key. Riding a good corner as deep as you can using a half-halt to prepare and balance your horse before starting your loop will help to set you up for the rest of the movement.Ensure your horse is straight for one horses length on the two occasions where you ask for a change in bend.Show a clear and supple change of bend for the judge to see as the curvature of the loop changes.Be accurate a 10m loop touches the centre line at X, whilst a 5m loop only goes to the quarter line.Keep looking where youre going, riding your horse forwards with a good length of stride and ensuring their hindlegs are following the front ones.Return to the track slightly before the marker so that youre exactly straight and on the outer track as you pass it.Half-halt to rebalance your horse and then ride into the corner to complete your loop.Introducing counter canterOnce riding loops in trot feels easy, try riding them in canter. Riding this movement is a good introduction to counter-canter, as it only requires a few strides of gentle counter-canter. You just need to keep a check on your horses quarters they need to stay straight underneath their body and not fall out at the deepest part of your loop and when you return to the track.Meet the expert: Alex Gingell is a British Dressage list 4 judge and trainer.Related contentHow to improve a horses walk *VIDEO*Four types of trot explained *VIDEO*Try Dan Greenwoods straight line exercisesThe scales of training explainedComplete guide to the dressage arenaThe post Top tips for riding an accurate 5m loop in dressage appeared first on Your Horse.

Great Britain produced a championship masterclass at Aachen today, taking eventing World Championship team gold (pictured top) while Ros Canter and Laura Collett joined Germanys Michael Jung on the individual podium.It was a great conclusion to a week in which Britain had set out with two clear objectives to win the team title and secure qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Both boxes were emphatically ticked.The British team of Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo, Laura Collett and London 52, Tom McEwen and JL Dublin, and Gemma Stevens and Flash Cooley went into the final phase with a commanding advantage of 14.8 penalties. Stevens cross-country elimination meant Britain had only three scores counting, but those three combinations delivered under enormous pressure to finish on84 penaltiesand claim gold.Germany took silver on95.6, while the USA completed the podium on113.5. Ireland finished fourth on122.5, with Switzerland fifth on128.1. The top seven nations, excluding automatically qualified host nation USA, secured Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028, meaning New Zealand, Sweden and Belgium will also head to LA in two years time.For British chef dquipe Richard Waygood, the result was the culmination of an extraordinary collective effort.What a team! Unbelievable. I mean, my jobs really easy, he said. These guys are absolutely fantastic. Their horses are incredible and the way they ride makes you so proud. Its been a dream and quite a relief as well.Laura Collett, already a double Olympic team champion with London 52, added another major team title to an extraordinary partnership.Well, its one hell of a team, isnt it? I feel very lucky and privileged to be on a team with these guys, she said. We came here with one aim, and that was to win a gold medal and get Olympic qualification, and we ticked that box.Tom McEwen said: Its an amazing group of riders, group of staff, and the people that make it and obviously the horses too. Our horses are superstars and they love a big atmosphere.Ros Canter, who anchored the British team on Lordships Graffalo, described the feeling after crossing the finish line as relief, excitement with all the emotions wrapped up into one.She also paid tribute to the wider British set-up, saying: Its just been the most amazing week and praising the most fantastic team atmosphere not just the riders, but all the behind-the-scenes staff.Gemma Stevens was equally glowing about the environment.Honestly, unbelievable. These guys are just so professional in every way, she said. The horses are professional, and then the help and the support that we get behind the scenes is honestly like no other team in the world.Richard revealed just how comprehensive that teamwork was.What you wont know is that behind the scenes today, Gemma was reporting back on every round. She told me what to tell everyone, and it was absolute teamwork from top to bottom.There was added significance in achieving this result at Aachen. Its absolutely incredible being here, Richard said. It feels like the Olympic Games when were here.Michael Jung: A dream Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk At the head of the individual standings was Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH.The German superstar delivered exactly what was required, jumping clear inside the time to remain on his dressage score of23and claim another world title he has never walked away from a World Championship with either a team or individual gold medal. Im speechless. FischerChipmunk is unbelievable. Hes doing great dressage, running fast cross-country, showjumping like a showjumper: careful, powerful and athletic, Michael said.Michael was visibly emotional after crossing the line, and understandably so given this was a home World Championship, with a huge Aachen crowd willing him and fischerChipmunk to victory.Its just a dream to ride him, he said. Aachen is always very special. The World Games was always our dream. Its a very big thing in the home country, and every day to have all the nations together, all the disciplines together makes it much more special.The final showjumping round was particularly tense, with Chipmunk tapping several rails but they kept everything in the cups.He is just a super horse, concluded Michael.Ros Canter: Hes the most wonderful horse Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo Ros Canter and the irrepressible Lordships Graffalo Walter finished the week as individual world silver medallists ontheir 23.4 dressage, just 0.4 behind Michael. They jumped a superb clear round today and it was another extraordinary championship performance from a partnership who have repeatedly delivered when the pressure is on. It feels very, very special, actually, Ros said.She admitted that the pressure surrounding Walter increases with every major championship.We know that Walters getting on for one of the best of all time, and every time I ride him, the pressure builds in an atmosphere like this. I know Ive won a lot but I get to know him better each time. Hes the most wonderful horse, were so lucky. Ros went on to explain that 2026 has already been full of highs and lows. This year has been quite up and down as a family. We lost my dad, Ive had a baby and its all come quite quickly. The start of the week was a blur and I struggled to get into the swing of it, but as it goes on you cant help but get excited by being part of Team GB.Laura Collett: another medal for London 52 Laura Collett and London 52. Laura Collett and London 52 added aworld individual bronze medalto a rsum that already includes Olympic and European golds. They were third after cross-country and added a pole down in the showjumping to complete on 28, which was enough to maintain their position. Laura spoke with enormous affection for the 17-year-old gelding.He is absolutely a horse of a lifetime, she said. Even just to go to the places that hes taken me. Hes now won team gold medal at Europeans, two Olympic Games, and three individual medals.With tears in her eyes, Laura said: I know Ill never ever have a horse like him again Im lucky that hes come around in my lifetime.Tom McEwen: Weve come what we came to achieve Tom McEwen and JL Dublin Tom McEwen and JL Dublin finishedseventh individually on 32.6 after lowering a rail in the final phase. Tom admitted there was some frustration.Its a shame, but it honestly hasnt cost us anything. Ive finished fourth so many times before, so Im rather pleased not have done it again.Most importantly, weve done what we came to achieve, which was team gold, and for everyone to go as well as possible.He added: Its awesome stuff and were delighted with all the horses, the whole team. This group of riders has been awesome, and everyone around us, so I couldnt be happier.Caroline Harris: Ive learnt loads Caroline Harris and D. DayCaroline Harris, competing as an individual with D. Day, dropped from 14th to 20th on 41.8after two fences down in the final phase. They lowered the first fence, followed by another rail at fence five. I should have got a bit more forward to the first, and then I think that threw me a little bit, she said.Despite the disappointment, Caroline was able to take enormous positives from her World Championship debut.Its been amazing, she said. Its just hugely disappointing to finish on that note, but its been absolutely incredible to be here on such a great team and with such great people. Ive learnt loads.Images: Tim WilkinsonRelated contentWhat an amazing horse: Ros Canter leads British charge as Aachen cross-country delivers a thrilling World Championship battle Britain holds team goldLaura Collett leads British charge after dressage as Germany mount pressure at eventing World Championships and its nip tuck in the individual standingsTom McEwen and Gemma Stevens provide a strong start for Britain at eventing World ChampionshipsHow to watch the 2026 FEI World Championships on TV and via livestreamWhats happening, when? The full 2026 FEI World Championships timetableThe post Brilliant Britain strike gold at eventing World Championships as Michael Jung takes individual title and Brits fill the rest of the podium appeared first on Your Horse.