Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to announce Equieire as the new Official Competition Jacket supplier to the Irish High Performance Programme, strengthening a long-standing relationship between the two organisations and ensuring Irish athletes will compete on the world stage wearing competition jackets designed and manufactured by one of Irelands leading equestrian apparel brands.Under the new partnership, Equieire will supply the iconic Irish Green Jacket to Horse Sport Irelands High Performance athletes competing across its international programmes with the new jackets making their championship debut this summer at the FEI Youth European Championships.Founded by Emma Keogh, Equieire has become synonymous with quality, sustainability, innovation and performance-led equestrian apparel. Designed by riders for riders, the Irish company has earned a reputation for combining technical excellence with contemporary styling, producing clothing that meets the demands of elite competition while reflecting the pride of representing Ireland.The announcement builds on an existing relationship between Horse Sport Ireland and Equieire. In recent years, the company has proudly supplied competition wear for Irish youth athletes, including competition jodhpurs worn by athletes representing Ireland at European Championships. This expanded partnership marks the next chapter in that relationship, with Equieire now entrusted to produce the competition jackets worn by Irelands senior and youth High Performance athletes on the international stage, at World Championships, Europeans and the Olympic Games.Horse Sport Ireland Chief Executive, Denis Duggan, welcomed the partnership.He said: Horse Sport Ireland is proud to continue and strengthen its relationship with Equieire, a homegrown Irish company that has consistently demonstrated its commitment to supporting our athletes. Having already played an important role in outfitting our youth teams, it is fitting that Equieire will now provide the competition jackets worn by our High Performance athletes as they represent Ireland at the very highest level. We are committed to working with partners who share our ambition for excellence, and we look forward to seeing Irish athletes wear these jackets with pride throughout the championship season and through the Olympic cycle.Emma Keogh, CEO and Founder of Equieire, said the partnership represented a landmark moment for the company.Speaking at the launch of the new competition jackets, where she was joined by High Performance athletes Jessica Burke, Timmy Brennan and Clodagh Walsh, she said: Every rider dreams of representing their country. For the team at Equieire, its an incredible privilege to create the competition jacket theyll wear when they do.As an Irish company, weve always been passionate about supporting Irish equestrian sport. Having worked with Horse Sport Irelands youth programmes in recent years, we are incredibly proud to now play an even greater role in supporting athletes competing at the very highest level.We hope every rider who puts on an Equieire jacket feels the pride, confidence and professionalism that has gone into creating it.The new competition jackets have been developed with both performance and aesthetic at their core, combining premium technical fabrics with a tailored fit to provide comfort, freedom of movement and durability while maintaining the polished appearance expected of world class Irish teams competing on the world stage.The partnership represents another important investment in Horse Sport Irelands High Performance Programme and reflects a shared commitment to excellence, innovation and supporting Irish talent.The post Horse Sport Ireland announces Equieire as Official Competition Jacket supplier to Irish High Performance Programme appeared first on .

Ireland finished fifth at the CSIO5* Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup in Sweden this afternoon.Jessica Krtens team of Darragh Kenny, Trevor Breen, Jordan Coyle and Shane Sweetnam scored a total of 12 faults, level with France but behind them on time, in a competitive event as preparations for the world championships next month continue.Victory went to Switzerland following a jump-off with Belgium after both finished on a zero score, with the United States of America in third on eight faults.There were plenty of positives for Krten to take, notably a double clear effort from Kenny and Eddy Blue, and the Irish could arguably feel as though they were slightly unlucky not to podium.Kenny was Irelands pathfinder and with his team drawn first to jump, it was crucial for the Offaly man to lead the way with Eddy Blue. The pair proved why they are so highly rated on the world stage with an imperious clear round, exactly the kind of start Kuerten would have wished for. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Horse Sport Ireland (@horsesportireland)Breen and the ever-consistent Highland President picked up where they left off here last year off the back of their double clear by keeping the Irish on a zero score after another superb performance.Coyle and Chaccolino were next in for the Green Jackets and were unlucky to have a solitary pole down before Sweetnam also tallied just four faults with Coriaan van Klapscheut Z. After what had been an excellent round of jumping, only a pole at the last came down as Ireland went into the break on a score of four.Kenny repeated the feat in round two, his double clear keeping the team right in touch, however an uncharacteristic eight faults from Breen and Highland President left no room for error for Irelands remaining combinations.In a repeat of his first effort, Coyle dropped the same pole as in round one en route for a four fault score and Sweetnam added four to the tally after dropping the Agria plank for an Irish total of 12 and a fifth-place finish, level on faults with France but behind on time.The post Fifth in Falsterbo for Ireland at five-star Nations Cup appeared first on .

A horse refuses the trailer. Another startles at the same corner every ride. One stands for the farrier while another snatches a hind foot away.Those behaviors often become labels. Stubborn. Anxious. Lazy. Well behaved.Dr. Stephen Peters asks us to look somewhere else.As a neuropsychologist who studies both the human and equine brain, Peters explains that behavior is the visible result of processes unfolding throughout the nervous system. By the time we notice a reaction, the brain has already been predicting, adapting, and learning.On this episode of The NOLLE FLOYD Podcast, he explores myelination, learned helplessness, nervous system regulation, and why neuroscience offers one of the clearest windows into horse behavior.Your Horse Is Always PredictingModern neuroscience describes the brain as far more than a thinking organ.It predicts.Every experience teaches the brain what to expect next.When your cues remain consistent, your horse learns those predictions are reliable. Reliable predictions create safety, allowing curiosity and learning to replace vigilance.When every interaction feels uncertain, the brain prepares for survival instead.That shift influences every response that follows.Every Ride Strengthens Neural PathwaysOne of the central ideas in this conversation is myelination.Every time your horse repeats a behavior, neurons fire together.With repetition, those pathways become wrapped in myelin, a fatty coating that allows signals to travel dramatically faster through the nervous system.Dr. Peters compares it to paving a road. The more frequently a pathway is used, the more efficient it becomes.The brain isn't deciding which habits deserve to stay.It simply strengthens the pathways it uses most often.A horse that repeatedly rushes through trailer loading strengthens that pathway. A horse that has learned pulling a foot away ends the interaction strengthens another.The brain remembers what experience has taught it.When a Habit Looks Like PersonalityOne of Dr. Peters' most thought-provoking observations is that riders often describe a horse's character when they're seeing a habit.A horse that snatches a hind foot away may no longer be reacting out of fear.The response has become automatic.Dr. Peters explains that repeated behaviors eventually become the responsibility of a brain structure called the basal ganglia. Familiar responses require very little conscious thought, much like driving a familiar route home.That perspective invites a new question.Instead of asking why a horse is being difficult, we can ask what experience taught the brain to respond this way.Learning Depends on the Nervous SystemTraining often focuses on behavior.Dr. Peters focuses on the nervous system producing that behavior.As stress rises, curiosity narrows. Problem solving becomes less available, and the brain shifts its attention toward protection.Pressure often feels like the logical response.According to Peters, the nervous system usually benefits far more from returning to a regulated state before another question is asked.A regulated brain has greater access to learning.Great Trainers Teach RegulationOne of the most compelling ideas in this conversation is that exceptional trainers spend as much time developing a horse's nervous system as they do developing physical skills.Dr. Peters describes a process called pendulation.The horse experiences a manageable challenge, discovers safety, settles again, and gradually learns that curiosity can exist alongside uncertainty.Over repeated experiences, the nervous system develops confidence moving between activation and recovery.Those horses approach new questions ready to search for an answer rather than simply escape discomfort.Dopamine Encourages ExplorationSolving a problem rewards the brain with dopamine.That reward encourages exploration.Repeating the same exercise well beyond understanding gradually reduces that reward. The exercise becomes mechanical, curiosity fades, and participation gives way to routine.Dr. Peters contrasts this with horses that retain agency throughout learning.Those horses continue searching for solutions because discovery itself remains rewarding.Learned Helplessness and the Loss of AgencyDr. Peters revisits psychologist Martin Seligman's landmark research on learned helplessness.The studies demonstrated what happens when an animal experiences pressure with no opportunity for its behavior to influence the outcome.Eventually, the subjects stopped trying.Even after escape became possible, the nervous system had learned that action carried no value.For horses, that distinction carries enormous welfare implications.A horse standing still may appear compliant while experiencing something entirely different internally.Agency gives the horse influence over its own experience. That sense of influence supports healthier stress responses, stronger learning, and greater resilience.Behavior Is the End of the StoryBehavior is the part we see.The nervous system has already processed previous experiences, predictions, habits, hormones, and countless neurological calculations before a horse offers any response.Viewing behavior through that lens invites more thoughtful questions.Instead of asking how to stop a behavior, we can ask what the brain has learned and which experiences continue reinforcing that pathway.That shift opens the door to training that supports both horse and rider.Listen to the Full ConversationDr. Stephen Peters offers one of the clearest explanations of how neuroscience applies to everyday horsemanship, connecting brain science with practical decisions riders make every day. Listen to the full episode of The NOLLE FLOYD Podcast to hear Dr. Peters explain prediction, neuroplasticity, agency, and nervous system regulation, and how each one influences the horses we ride.Then continue learning inside NF+, where more than 70 masterclasses bring together world-class riders, trainers, sports psychologists, veterinarians, and horsemen to help you develop greater feel, confidence, and understanding with every horse you ride.

Irish breeders take 50% of the Top 10 Places in 3 of the five CCI classes and podium in all of them.In a quiet week in the USA Irish Sport horses get 30% of the T10Ps.See below the up-to-date results for this week unverified results will be added to next weeks results.Aston-le-Walls International and One Day Event (GBR) 8th 12th July 2026CCI 4* Short Sec D2nd 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) 28.8, 0, 0.0 = 28.85th 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) 26.1, 4.4, 1.6 = 32.16th Cooley Anything You Like (ISH)[was Portvale Lad] 2015 gelding by Camillo VDL (KWPN) out of Port Vale (ISH)[TIH] by Young Convinced (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: John Mannon (Galway). Rider: Piggy French (GBR) 28.2, 0, 5.2 = 33.47th Kilroe Tiger (ISH) 2017 gelding by Hype (KWPN) out of Coolcorron Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Christopher OSullivan. Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 30.4, 0, 6.0 = 36.410th The Fieldmaster (ISH) 2017 gelding by Futuer Trend (OLD) out of Beauty Ruby (ISH) by Sunny Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Thomas F Hanrahan. Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 28.7, 0, 9.2 = 37.9.CCI 3* Short Sec A3rd Boleybawn Oliva (ISH) 2018 mare by Jorado (KWPN) out of C-Jumps (SCSL) by Cicero Z Van Paemal (BWP). Breeder: Boleybawn Horses Ltd. Rider: Hallie Coon (USA) 26.6, 0, 0.4 = 27.04th The Ferryman (ISH) 2014 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out pf Warrenpoint Lass (TB). Breedwer: Pat McCartan. Rider: Sophie Callard (GBR) 27.5, 0, 0.8 = 28.35th Deco Rocks (ISH) 2017 gelding by Numero Cruise (ISH) out of Cullion Premier (SF) by Hold Up Premier (SF). Breeder: John J Kielty. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR) 28.7, 0, 2.0 = 30.78th DSH Mr D (ISH) 2017 gelding by Emerald Vant Ruytershof (BWP) out of DSH Amy D (unk) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Geraldine Drea. Rider: Kitty King (GBR) 25.1, 0, 6.4 = 31.5.CCI 3* Short Sec B2nd Castle Howard Casanova (ISH) 2013 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of K Cavalier Belle (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Susan Fitzpatrick (Wicklow). Rider: Marcio Carvalho Jorge (BRA) 28.5, 0, 1.2 = 29.73rd Standfast (ISH) 2018 gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Ballygreek Princess (ISH)by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Michael Murphy. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 28.5, 0, 2.4 = 30.95th 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) 30.8, 0, 1.2 = 32.07th Kilmanahan Ulysses (ISH) 2018 gelding by Ulysses M25 (KWPN) out of Kimanahan Sally (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Paschal Connolly. Rider: Phoeby Locke (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.8 = 33.110th 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) 32.8, 0, 2.0 = 34.8.CCI 2* Short Sec E3rd Monbeg Kobe (ISH) 2020 gelding by HHS Cornet (ISH) out of HHS Black Beauty (HOLST) by Clintord I (HOLST). Breeder: Miguel Bravo. Rider: Kevin McNab (GBR) 29.2, 0, 0.4 = 29.66th Shannondale Phantom (ISH) 2019 gelding by Shannondale Sarco st Ghyvan (BWP) out of Ratrhduff Princess (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Shannondale Stud. Rider: Alexander Bragg (GBR) 29.2, 0, 2.4 = 31.67th Shannondale Meela (ISH) 2019 mare by Shannondale Sarco st Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Maria (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Martin Walsh. Rider: Alexander Bragg (GBR) 31.8, 0, 0.0 = 31.8.CCI 1* Intro Sec C1st 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) 34.0, 0, 0.0 = 34.03rd Kilcoltrim Kit Kat (ISH) 2009 mare by Waldo Van Dungen (KWPN) out of Kilcoltrim Kitten (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Shane Doyle (Carlow). Rider: Henrietta Hack (GBR) 33.7, 0.8, 0.0 = 34.54th 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) 35.4, 0, 0.0 = 35.45th Touch Too Much (ISH) 2007 gelding by Imperial Hights (ISH)[TIH] out of Touch of Dutch (ISH) by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick & Mary McArdle (Louth). Rider: Eloise Briggs (GBR) 35.4, 0, 0.0 = 35.410th PLS Coconuts (unk) 2014 mare by River Casanova (ISH) out of PLS Crosses Mare (unk) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: William McDonnel. Rider: Tamara Townsend (GBR) 35.3, 0, 1.2 = 36.5.Open Novice Sec K2nd MGH Jessica (ISH)[was Cobra Jess] 2014 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Miss Too Coole [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 [ISH]. Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Heidi Coy (GBR) 29.8, 0, 0.0 = 29.8.Novice Sec I3rd DSH Olympic Flight (ISH) 2017 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Brandonview Flight (ISH) by Douglas Cavalier (ISH). Breeder: Seamus Drea. Rider: Ruth Hole (GBR) 31.8, 0, 0.4 = 32.24th Current Trend (ISH) 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Scattery Katania (ISH) by Kahtan (TB). Breeder: Messrs Clohessy & McNamara. Rider: Mary Edmundson (GBR) 36.0, 0, 3.2 = 39.26th Baskin Hill (ISH) 2014 gelding by Cassino (SWWB) out of Carwey Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: John Carey. Rider: Sam Waley-Cohen (GBR) 37.5, 1, 7.2 = 45.710th Dromore Gatehouse Jordan (ISH) 2015 gelding by Afellay Z (ZANG) out of Dromore Gatehouse Star (ISH) by Sea Captain (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerard Patton. Rider: Devon Street (GBR) 39.8, 4, 10.0 = 53.8.Novice Friday Sec F1st Polly Can Do (ISH) 2020 mare by Hiello (KWPN) out of Polly Cailin (TB) by Zagreb (TB). Breeder: John Gahan. Rider: Louisa Lockwood (GBR) 31.8, 0, 1.6 = 33.42nd Sportsfield Molly May (ISH) 2020 mare by Udancer Hero (KWPN) out of Derha Fort (ISH) by Coolcaum Hill (ID). Breeder: Amanda Kirwan. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 33.8, 0, 0.8 = 34.63rd Avoca LIR (ISH) 2018 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of Avoca Feile (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Christine Banks. Rider: Holly Needham (GBR) 32.0, 0, 4.4 = 36.45th Cecelia Ganesh F (ISH) 2020 gelding by Ganesh Hero Z (ZANG) out of Katie (AES) by Verdi (KWPN). Breeder: James Rogan. Rider: Andrew Rogers (GBR) 32.0, 0, 6.4 = 38.4.Novice Friday Sec G1st Sir Splash Master (ISH) 2019 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Strandhill Luz (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Mannix Quigley. Rider: Jessica Baugh (GBR) 27.0, 0, 5.6 = 32.62nd Poulaphouca (ISH) 2020 mare by Pointilliste (TB) out of Slyguff Rubys Keeps (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Barbara Hatton. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 32.5, 0, 0.4 = 32.99th Skylites Cooley Star (ISH)[was Ballyshan Candice] 2017 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Ballyshan Luzimportant (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Garry Doherty. Rider: David Britnell (GBR) 34.3, 4, 12.4 = 50.710th Standing Point (ISH) 2018 gelding by Pointilliste (TB) out of Puissance Flo (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: George Howard (GBR) 43.5, 4, 4.0 = 51.5.Novice Saturday Sec J3rd Belline Kilbunny Virtue (ISH) 2020 mare by Quality Time (HOLST) out of Ezarah B (KWPN) by Canturano (HOLST). Breeder: Richard OHara. Rider: Elizabeth Power (IRL) 34.5, 0, 4.0 = 38.56th 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) 33.3, 0, 10.4 = 43.77th Ardnacashel Rossini (ISH) 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of My Mountain Lady (ISH) by Sir Rivie (ID). Breeder: Janice Reddy. Rider: Alberto Giugni (ITA) 34.5, 0, 10.8 = 45.3.Novice Saturday Sec L5th 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) 32.5, 4, 0.4 = 36.9.Pony Final Trial Sec H1st Bannow Bee Silver Detroit (ISP) gelding by SF Detroit (DR) out of Ardeo Bannow Silver Zulu (unk). Breeder: Katrin Herrling. Rider: Isabella Moreton (GBR) 29.7, 3, 5.6 = 38.32nd Macs Boy (CP) 2013 stallion by Doonhill Billy (CP) out of Cailin Charna (CP) by Kingstown Boy (CP). Breeder: Martin Mylotte. Rider: Daisy Fulton (GBR) 34.1, 4, 1.2 = 39.34th Coeveressa du Rouet (ISH) 2019 mare by Big Dan du Rouet (ISH) out of Coumroe Coeverssa (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: William Walsh. Rider: Isaballa Moreton (GBR) 37.3, 4, 0.0 = 41.37th Coolnaleen Rebel (ISH)[TIH] 2010 gelding by Rebel Mountain (ID) out of Crested Ten Lady (TB)[IRL] by Naheez (TB). Breeder: Noeleen Redmond. Rider: Eva Bryant (GBR) 27.8, 19, 7.2 = 54.0.Maryland Horse Trials (USA) 11th 12th July 2026Open Preliminary6th Quality TNT (ISH) 2018 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Ballinteeauns Pride (ISH) by Sunny Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Ann Geraldine OMalley. Rider: Tim Burke (IRL) 27.9, 0, 0.0 = 27.97th Carrickview Calvani (ISH) 2018 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Partout (HOLST) by Heraldik (TB). Breeder: John Haighey. Rider: Sara Kozumplik (USA) 29.2, 0, 0.4 = 29.610th First Obama (ISH) 2013 gelding by Diarado (HOLST) out of Ruskey Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: Mikey Kelly. Rider: Marley Stone Bourke (USA) 27.6, 0, 17.2 = 44.8.Open Modified1st Cooley Night Owl (ISH)(was Night Owl) 2020 gelding by Dignified Vant Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Barnadown Looks (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Maurice Cousins. Rider: Brittany Crandall (USA) 28.3, 0, 0.0 = 28.34th Excel Star Babadook (ISH) 2020 gelding by Vittorio (HOLST) out of Elf (KWPN) by Diarado (HOLST). Breeder: Eamon J McCardle. Rider: Lauren Sumner (USA) 34.5, 0, 0.0 = 34.56th Fernhill Domino (ISH)[was Unbelievable Candy] 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Unbelievable Cappolla (SHB) by Unbelievable Darco (BWP). Breeder: Emily Smallman. Rider: Elizabeth Welker-Ebling (USA) 36.8, 4, 0.0 = 40.8.Hunters Run Horse Trials (USA) 11th 12th July 2026Open Preliminary2nd Vindakova (ISH)[was Lakeview Galloway Roller] 2010 gelding by Castlewelawn Galloway (OLD) out of Roller Girl (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Bernard Keveney. Rider: Megan Tardiff (USA) 25.3, 0.8, 6.4 = 32.53rd Fernhill Maverick (ISH)(was HHS Comporta) 2016 gelding by Can Ya Makan (HOLST) out of T Sambia 3 (KWPN) by Germus R (KWPN). Breeder: Miguel Bravo. Rider: Anna Loschiavo (USA) 29.7, 0, 5.2 = 34.96th Mosstown HSH (ISH)[was Mosstown Mexico] 2016 gelding by Setter (KWPN) out of Marchesi Candoo (ISH) by Cancun VDL (KWPN). Breeder: David Harrison. Rider: Caroline Merison (USA) 37.4, 0, 20.8 = 58.2.Open Modified1st Kilbracken Blu (ISH)[was Kilbrackan Blu] 2017 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Guga (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Donal Cadden. Rider: Fiona Kling (USA) 32.8, 0, 0.0 = 32.83rd Tullogher Vidimus (ISH) 2019 gelding by Verdi (KWPN) out of Tullogher Flourish (ISH) by Indoctro (HOLST). Breeder: Ciara Walsh McIntyre. Rider: Annabelle Sprague (USA) 30.5, 4, 0.4 = 34.910th Matisse (ISH) 2010 gelding by Baltimore (BWP) out of Jadore Chanel (ISH)[TIH] by Easy Lift (TB). Breeder: Tara Cullen. Rider: Jebb Simpson (USA) 30.8, 25.6, 0.0 = 56.4.Luhmuhlen International (GER) 2nd 5th July 2026CCI 3* Short8th Shannondale Gambit (ISH) 2013 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Mena (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Shannondale Stud. Rider: Kyle Charles Morton (CAN) 35.2, 0, 6.0 = 41.2.CCI 2* Short8th Dukershoeve Perfect For Me (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Spirit House (TB) out of My Lady Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: James F Ivers. Rider: Lois Joosse (NED) 33.7, 0, 0.0 = 33.710th Shanaghan Faith (ISH) 2020 mare by Centresatge (AES) out of Shanaghan Scarlet (ISH) by Silvano (KWP). Breeder: Esther Skelly Smith. Rider: Rebecca Chiappero (ITA) 34.6, 0, 0.0 = 34.6.Maarsbergen International (NED) 2nd 4th July 2026CCI 3* Long4th Dolmen Cooley (ISH)[was Dolmen Dealer of Aces] 2018 gelding by Dignified Vant Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Dolmen Dimension (ISH) by Dolmen Dj Vu (ISH). By Jack Murphy. Rider: Rebecca Howard (CAN) 33.8, 6, 10.0 = 49.69th Rathfleask (ISH) 2018 gelding by Road to Happiness (TB) out of DSL Honeysuckle Rose (ISH) by Cruise On (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Sarah Love. Rider: Mathew Love (IRL) 39.0, 5.6, 26.8 = 71.4.CCI 2* Long8th MHS Roland Garros (ISH) 2017 gelding by Vigo dArsouilles (BWP) out of French Ballerina (ISH) by Diamant de Semilly (SF). Breeder: Michael Brennan. Rider: Tarik Van Boggelen (NED) 45.2, 4.8, 60.4 = 110.4.CCI 2* Short9th Lucky Gal (ISH) 2018 mare by Freestyle VAN de Wolfsakker (BWP) out of Its A Me (OLD) by Calypso II (HOLST). Breeder: Kay Quirke. Rider: Sophie Buis (NED) 37.0, 0, 0.4 = 37.4.Ried am Riederberg International (AUT) 2nd 5th July 2026CCI 3* Short2nd The Irish Factor [ISH] 2011 gelding by The Echo Factor [ISH] out of Beechland Imp [ISH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Garth Swaile (Tyrone). Rider: Katherina Dannegger (GER) 34.4, 0, 2.4 = 36.84th Ballyshan Cooley (ISH [was Ballyshan Buenosaires] 2011 gelding by Manhatton (KWPN) out of Ballyshan Las Vergas (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Gary Doherty (Donegal). Rider: Andreas Pichler (AUT) 35.4, 4, 5.2 = 44.68th I Cant Get Enough (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Clann Captains Beau (ISH)[TIH] by Captain Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Pat Troy. Rider: Kassya Krutzler (ITA) 35.7, 6.4, 15.2 = 57.3.These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.The post Another Fruitful Event for Irish Bred Horses at Aston-le-Walls appeared first on .

A seven-month-old Welsh filly who was found abandoned with a devastating wound to her withers has made a remarkable recovery after months of intensive veterinary treatment and rehabilitation.Olive was discovered dumped on a road in County Durham in October 2025 with a shockingly deep wound to her withers. The injury was so severe that rescuers described it as the worst withers wound they had ever encountered.After an abandonment notice was served by the RSPCA, Olive was taken to Bearl Equine Clinic, where vets discovered she had fractured her withers and required standing surgery to remove bone fragments before beginning extensive wound treatment.Equine veterinary nurse Abby, who was involved in Olives care, said: Caring for Olive was both a challenge and a privilege. The severity of her initial injury was concerning, with standing surgery to remove bone fragments from her fractured withers followed by intensive and extensive wound management.With her recovery expected to take many months, Olive was transferred to Bransby Horses for ongoing rehabilitation. The charitys deputy team leader, Mia, said the extent of the youngsters injuries stunned staff.At first sight, Olives wound was a shock to us all, she said. It was the worst we had seen.Bone fragments had to be removed from the woundNo simple solutionThere was no simple solution to Olives recovery, which required a carefully managed treatment plan involving both veterinary and yard teams.Vets began by surgically removing damaged tissue before packing the wound with sterile gauze. Cotton swabs were tied to the sutures to keep the wound covered, and for weeks Olives dressings were changed every day. As the wound gradually became smaller and shallower, her treatment plan was continually adapted to support healing.Olive required a carefully managed treatment planEven the way Olive ate had to be managed carefully. She was encouraged to keep her head as low as possible while feeding to prevent the upper part of the wound from healing too tightly.Despite the seriousness of her injuries, Olive continued to make steady progress.We were very concerned whether she would be able to recover from this, but despite all odds her wound healed very well, said Mia. She was such a good patient to treat for a young horse.As her recovery progressed, the fillys playful personality began to emerge.Towards the end of her time at the ARC [Animal Reception Centre], her cheeky side came out and she started to play in the field. She was a firm yard favourite, added Mia.Bransby estimates that Olives treatment cost nearly 3,000Covering the costsOlive is living on Bransby Horses main yard with another resident pony, Florence. After months of specialist care, there is now little sign of the serious injury that Olive suffered.Healing the wound cost nearly 3,000 and the charity is asking for donations towards the fillys care.More from Your Horse Welcome to the family girls: Stacey Solomon rehomes miniature Shetlands Thumbelina and MermaidAge-appropriate training: this is when horses physically matureEvery horse owners worst nightmare: how to help prevent stable firesThe post Abandoned pony has worst withers wound rescuers have ever seen *Warning, graphic images* appeared first on Your Horse.