Billy Twomey 5th in Italian World Cup
BILLY Twomey was one of only seven double clear rounds in the World Cup Qualifier competition at Verona’s five-star show in Italy yesterday, earning him 5th place. Riding ‘Tinka’s’ Serenade’ the mare owned by Sue Davies, Twomey had a faultless first round qualifying him for the jump-off at Verona. Cork-born Twomey finished the jump-off on [...]
Kurten and O’Connor in Top Ten Placings in Italian Grand-Prix
Jessica Kurten and Cian O’Connor secured two places in the top ten of this afternoon’s Grand Prix at the World Cup show in Verona, Italy. Out of a starting field of 39, Jessica Kurten, who currently lies 14th in the World Cup leaderboard for the 2010/2011 season, took eighth position riding the Holsteiner gelding ‘API Largo’ [...]
A win for Jessica Kürten at Zürich
Jessica Kürten and “Mirabel D’Auvray” have taken the honours in the Wegelin Challenge speed class at Zürich this evening, with a clear in .51 sec faster than runner up Martin Fuchs (SUI) and “Riot Gun” Jessica collects the €6,800 first prize
2nd place for Jessica Kürten on first day at Zürich 5*
Jessica Kürten and “Castle Forbes Cosma” have taken 2nd on the opening day of the Zürich 5* show in Switzerland , in the Toshiba Knockout Qualifier, when she came in clear just 0.2 of a second slower than the winner,Michel Robert and “Kronos d’Ouilly” for France. Denis Lynch and “Abberuail van het Dingeshof” finished in [...]
Irish riders compete at Zürich CSI5* 29th – 31st January
Competing at the CSI5* in Zürich (Switzerland) this weekend are: Jessica Kürten with Castle Forbes Libertina, Castle Forbes Cosma and Castle Forbes Vivaldo van het Costersveld Denis Lynch with All Inclusive, Tarpan and Nabab’s Son Billy Twomey with Tinka’s Serenade
Jessica Kurten wins Leipzig Rolex World Cup Qualfier
Jessica Kurten and “Castle Forbes Libertina” triumphed at the Rolex World Cup Qualifier competition at Leipzig in Germany, claiming the €39,600 top prize when she triumphed over Australia’s Edwina Alexander and France’s Pénélope Leprovost in a 15-horse jump-off. Of the other Irish squad, Denis Lynch and “Nabab’s Son” finished in 21st position and Cian O’Connor [...]
2nd place for Jessica Kurten at Leipzig (23rd Jan)
Jessica Kurten and “Castle Forbes Myrtille Paulois” have taken 2nd place (out of a starting field of 46) and 4,800 euro in the Championat von Leipzig 1.50M class at Leipzig World Cup show in Germany this afternoon (Sat 23rd January)
Ireland sending Nations Cup Team to Abu Dhabi
Next month Ireland will be sending its first Nations’ Cup team of 2010 to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The show takes place at the Ghantoot Polo Club grounds between February 3-6.
Jessica Kurten takes 2nd in Masters (11th Dec) at Porto
Jessica Kurten rode Api Largo into second place in the Masters (11th Dec) at Porto 4* in Portugal. The class was won by Great Britian’s Daniel Neilson riding Iolanthe who clocked up a 2.36 sec. faster round.
Jessica and Cosma take third place at Porto
Jessica Kurten rode ’Castle Forbes Cosma’ (owner: Lady Georgina Forbes) to take third place in last night’s (10th December ) Big class jumping competition at Porto 4* show in Portugal.
Rolex World Jumping Rankings – 5 Irish riders in top 50
Five Irish riders are in the top 50 of the most recent Rolex World Jumping Rankings (November). JESSICA KÜRTEN is the highest placed of the Irish in 16th position, closely followed by DENIS LYNCH in 18th position.