Kenny and McAuley secure Irish one-two in Florida
March 27, 2022
Irish riders dominated Sunday's $216,000 four-star Grand Prix at Wellington International in Florida with Offaly’s Darragh Kenny collecting the winner’s prize ahead of Louth’s Mark McAuley in second.
Nine of the 43 starters made it into the jump-off where Kenny partnered Volnay Du Boisdeville to the fastest clear (39.43) to take the winner’s prize of over $71,000.
Darragh Kenny is ‘doing something right’ in Week 9 of the Winter Equestrian Festival
March 10, 2022
Yesterday (Wednesday 9 March) saw the start of the third out of four internationally-rated five-star weeks at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with Ireland’s Darragh Kenny taking victory aboard Chic Chic in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI5*.
Darragh Kenny changes things up in 2022: "Horsemanship is getting to know your horse instead of going to competitions every weekend"
January 4, 2022
"My goal for 2022 is to claim my spot back in the top ten of the FEI world ranking. In addition, the World Championships in Herning are also on the agenda", Kenny continued. Those are the two big goals he has set himself for this new year. Surprisingly, hisapproach is to take it easy. "I want to choose more competitions in 2022 that I really feel like going to. I don't want to 'have to' go to competitions anymore. That's no fun for my horses or for me anymore. We limit the shows so we can ride in the ring as a fresh and happy team", says Darragh Kenny.
Darragh Kenny and Volnay du Boisdeville Victorious in the Prize of StädteRegion Aachen
September 15, 2021
Aachen, GER – Darragh Kenny (IRL) has opened CHIO Aachen 2021 in the best possible way, and took his second win in just as many days when besting a field of 53 world-class horse-and-rider combinations in Wednesday's Prize of StädteRegion Aachen in memory of Landrat Hermann-Josef Pütz. The 1.50m class was jumped in two phases, with those clear over the first part of the course moving on to the second phase against the clock – where another six fences awaited.
Yesterday, Kenny won the Sparkassen Youngster Cup with Kerry McCahill’s Crispo R (Casall x San Patrignano Corrado), today the victory came aboard the 12-year-old stallion Volnay du Boisdeville (Winningmood x Jalisco B), owned by Vlock Show Stables. Coming in as third-last to go, Kenny rode a lightning-fast round – crossing the finish line in 31.47 seconds.
Kenny Dominates With Dazzling Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco Win
July 4, 2021
Monaco, FRA – It was a display of sheer brilliance as Darragh Kenny set hearts racing with a sensational victory on Heathman Farm’s Idalville d'Esprit (Carabas vd Wateringhoeve x Nabab de Reve) in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco. The Irishman was in unbelievable form this weekend also triumphing earlier today for Paris Panthers in the GCL team showdown.
Darragh Kenny Named to Irish Squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo
June 22, 2021
Horse Sport Ireland has announced their jumping squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Darragh Kenny will represent the Irish squad with VDL Cartello (HOLST) – 2007 stallion by Cartani 4 (HOLST) out by B-Estelle (HOLST) by Lord (HOLST). Breeder: Witt Pferdezucht. Owner: Heathman Farm LLC.
Darragh Kenny and Vinci de Beaufour win Saturday’s CSI5* 1.50m at Hubside Jumping
June 19, 2021
Grimaud, FRA – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and the 12-year-old gelding Vinci de Beaufour (Diamant de Semilly x Heartbreaker), owned by Devon MacNeil, won Saturday’s CSI5* 1.50m at Hubside Jumping in Grimaud, France. With a time of 34.59 seconds in the jump-off, Kenny beat USA’s Jessica Springsteen and RMF Tinkerbell – the winners of last week’s CSI4* Grand Prix at the same event – by 0.27 seconds. Italian rider Giulia Martinengo Marquet and Calle Deluxe completed the podium.
In the CSI5* 1.45m it was yet again French rider Julien Epaillard and Solero MS that went to the top, leaving Kenny behind in second – this time with Vlock Show Stables’ Scarlett du Sart Z (Stakkato x First Bride).
Kenny is Supreme in Valkenswaard 2* Competition with Cicomein VDL & VDL Cartello
May 8, 2021
Valkenswaard, NED – In the final class of Spring II on Sunday afternoon, Irish rider Darragh Kenny was supreme in the 2* event. He repeated his victory two days in a row in the 1.40m class with an incredibly quick round – more than five seconds faster than second-placed Johnny Pals. He crossed the finish line in 57.16 seconds with the 14-year-old KWPN mare Cicomein VDL, owned by HKC Collection LLC. Later in the day, Kenny also won the 1.45m class with the Heathman Farm’s Holsteiner stallion, VDL Cartello.
Kenny Knocks Off the Competition, Capturing the $35,000 Resilient Fitness Spring II Grand Prix
April 18, 2021
Wellington, FL – In the final class of Spring II on Sunday afternoon, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Idalville D’Esprit, owned by Heathman Farm, LLC, jumped into the winner’s circle in the $35,000 Resilient Fitness Spring II Grand Prix. A field of 50 horse-and-rider combinations challenged the opening round with just four pairs qualifying to ride the final jump-off track of the week set by Catsy Cruz (MEX) and Andy Christiansen (ECU). A total of three entries elected to return, including Kenny with two different mounts. First to go, the ninth-ranked rider in the world guided Idalville D’Esprit, a 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding by Carabas van de Wateringhoeve x Nabab de Reve, to a clear effort in 42.68 seconds.
After a short break to warm up his next mount, Kenny came close to beating his own leading time with Scarlett Du Sart Z, owned by Vlock Show Stables, LLC. He and the 11-year-old Zangersheide mare by Stakkato de hann x First Bride left all the jumps up in 43.37 seconds to slide into second and ultimately finish in third place.
Darragh Kenny is King, Extending Series Lead After Winning the $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Grand Prix
March 28, 2021
Wellington, FL – On the final day of week eleven of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Vertige De Galarzacs, owned by Morning Star Sporthorses, LLC, rose to the occasion, putting forth an impressive double-clear effort to capture the $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Grand Prix on Sunday, March 21, in the International Arena. Kenny, the current overall leader of the CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic Series, proved once again why he’s at the top, picking up the win aboard the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding by Quaprice Bois Margot x Si Tu Viens, crossing the timers in 36.01 seconds.
Make It A Double - Kenny Notches Second Win of WEF 10 in $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3*
March 21, 2021
Wellington, FL – On the final day of the tenth week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Darragh Kenny (IRL) picked up his second win of the week, riding Great-Tikila J, owned by Whiterock Farm and HKC Collection, to capture the $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3* as competition wrapped up on Sunday, March 21, in the International Arena. Kenny and his sponsors purchased the mare just over a year ago, and the win was even sweeter as it was also the first grand prix of her career.
Darragh Kenny Dominates Aboard Vertige De Galarzacs In $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI3* at WEF 10
March 20, 2021
Wellington, FL – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Vertige De Galarzacs, owned by Morning Star Sporthorses, LLC, dashed to the top of podium in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI3* on Saturday, March 20, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in the tenth week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Kenny and the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding by Quaprice Bois Margot x Si Tu Viens stopped the clock at an impressive 35.69 seconds to win by nearly one full second.
Darragh Kenny Knocks Off Competition as Irish Sweep Top Five Spots in $73,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 CSI5*
March 11, 2021
Wellington, FL – As week nine of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) rolls on, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Sligo Balou Boy, owned by Michael Kearins, jumped into the winner’s circle in the $73,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 CSI5* on Thursday in the International Arena. Kenny, ranked ninth in the world, was 47th to go in the starting order, piloting the 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding by Balou Du Rouet x Catiana to a clear effort in the opening round.
Kenny Knocks Off Competition for Consecutive Win at WEF in $6,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Jumpers
January 28, 2021
Wellington, FL – Coming off a win in the 1.40m jumpers on Wednesday at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Darragh Kenny (IRL) was back to his winning ways once again, this time aboard Sweet Tricia, owned by the SHL Farm, in the $6,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Jumpers on Thursday. With a starting field of 41 entries, Kenny and Sweet Tricia, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare by Berlin x Aetrichta, put forward the fastest effort of the day over the two-phase track designed by Peter Grant (CAN) and Joey Rycroft (CAN), keeping all the jumps up for the victory in 31.95 seconds.
Kenny and Maher Take Top Titles in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers
January 27, 2021
Wellington, FL – In a California split, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Ben Maher (GBR) took home blue ribbons after topping a field of 121 entries in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers as week three of competition got underway at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Wednesday, January 27.
Darragh Kenny Continues Hot Streak Riding Scarlett Du Sart Z in $25,000 New Year’s Grand Prix
December 20, 2020
Wellington, FL – The $25,000 New Year’s Grand Prix, presented by Vita Flex, took place on Sunday, December 20, the final day of the ESP New Year’s Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Forty-one entries hailing from 12 nations competed for the lion’s share of the prize money over the course designed by Mauricio Garcia Ballesteros (PUR). After a 13-horse jump-off, Darragh Kenny (IRL) continued his winning streak at PBIEC as the fastest of the class riding Vlock Show Stables LLC’s Scarlett Du Sart Z. Sunday’s classes concluded the ESP New Year’s Show, and competition will resume again Wednesday, December 30, for the first day of the ESP Holiday Finale Show, which will finish on Sunday, January 3, as the final show in the ESP Holiday Series. The 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival takes place from January 6, 2021 to April 4, 2021.
Darragh Kenny Pilots Belo Horizonte to Victory in $37,000 JTWG, Inc. 1.45m CSI4*
December 12, 2020
Wellington, FL – Competition during the ESP Holiday II CSI4* continued in the International Arena on Saturday, December 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Fifty-six horse-and-rider combinations took on Hector Loyola’s (PUR) course in the $37,000 JTWG, Inc. 1.45m CSI4*. Top honors in the class went to Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Belo Horizonte, owned by Oakland Ventures LLC.
The pair has already proven to be a successful match, having won the $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix, presented by #1 Education Place, last week. Competition will continue for one final day at the ESP Holiday II CSI4*, which concludes Sunday, December 13. The final day of showing will feature the $214,000 Holiday II Grand Prix CSI4*, presented by Spy Coast Farm.
Darragh Kenny and Belo Horizonte Slice to Success in $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix, Presented by #1 Education Place
December 7, 2020
Wellington, FL – The week’s hunter/jumper competition reached its pinnacle on Sunday during the ESP Year End Awards Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) when 50 challengers vied for the top honors in the $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix, presented by #1 Education Place. Turning in the best performance of the day, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Oakland Ventures LLC’s Belo Horizonte concluded the show as the leaders of the victory gallop in the weekend grand prix, their second prize money win of the show. Competition will continue at PBIEC for the ESP Holiday II CSI4* from December 9-13, 2020, followed by three more shows to conclude the ESP Holiday Series ahead of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival, which begins January 6.
Second Place Finish for Darragh Kenny and Go Easy de Muze in Silver Tour Grand Prix
November 7, 2020
Oliva Nova, ESP – Darragh kenny (IRL) finished double-clear to capture second place aboard Oakland’s own Go Easy de Muze in the Silver Tour 1.40m Grand Prix during Autumn MET. Donald Whitaker was close behind aboard SRB Stables’ Lackamore Storm, also jumping double-clear to finish in fourth.
Hardin Towell Trains Gigi Moynihan to Podium Finish in ASPCA Maclay National Championship
November 1, 2020
Lexington, KY – Oakland Stables student Gigi Moynihan showcased and outstanding performance in the 2020 ASPCA Maclay National Championship to finish in third place overall after putting in numerous impressive rounds and winning the first round of competition out of more than 250 competitors aboard Quantico.
Oakland Stables’ Lolly Pop van ‘T Akkerhof Victorious with Donald Whitaker
October 29, 2020
Oliva Nova, ESP – Oakland Stables’ own Lolly Pop Van ‘T Akkerhof jumped a super clear to win the 1.35m out of nearly 70 entries with Donald Whitaker during the Autumn MET Tour in Spain.
Three Top-4 Finishes for Kevin Mealiff in $50,000 Grand Prix, Earning Win With Marcos Van De Oude Heihoef
October 24, 2020
Brownland, TN – Kevin Mealiff once again topped the podium at the Brownland Farm Horse Shows, dominating the field in the $50,000 Grand Prix to finish in first, third and fourth place. Mealiff earned the victory with Oakland Stables’ own Marcos Van De Oude Heihoef while also finishing double clear and third with Rosalie Biedron’s All Gold Des Isles and fourth with Sarah Berg’s Quidams Rubenbos S Z. He led the week after earning a one-two finish in the $7,500 Welcome Stake, where he led with Quidams Rubenbos S Z and captured second with Marcos Van De Oude Heihoef. The grand prix victory marked back-to-back wins for Mealiff in Brownland, coming one week after his victory in the $40,000 Grand Prix with Quidams Rubenbos S Z.
Kevin Mealiff Bests $40,000 Grand Prix at Brownland
October 17, 2020
Brownland, TN – Kevin Mealiff topped a 5-horse jump-off to win the $40,000 Grand Prix at Brownland with Sarah Berg’s Quidams Rubenbos S Z, saving the best for last as the final combination to compete.
Darragh Kenny and Oakland’s Own Carthano Capture Podium Finish in $137,000 MD Barnmaster Grand Prix CSI3*
October 17, 2020
Mill Spring, NC – In a star-studded class of international athletes from eight countries, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Carthano, owned by Darragh Kenny with Whiterock Farm, Ltd., flew to a podium finish with a final score of 38.87 seconds for third place.
The Guilherme Jorge (BRA)-designed course challenged 50 pairs, with only nine advancing to the jump-off round, with Karl Cook (USA) taking the win and Kent Farrington (USA) in second place ahead of Kenny.
Top Three Finish for Darragh Kenny and Oakland’s Carthano in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI3*
October 15, 2020
Mill Spring, NC – McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious were uncatchable in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC), stopping the short-course timers in 40.4 seconds for the win. Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) grabbed two top-five placings aboard Gochman Sport Horse LLC entries, piloting Cornwall BH, the 2008 Holsteiner stallion (Con Air x Cambridge), to second on a time of 49.83 seconds, while also claiming fourth aboard Luibanta BH, the 2008 Irish Sport Horse mare (Luidam x Abantos), in a time of 41.56 seconds on four faults. Darragh Kenny (IRL) rounded out the podium in the irons with the 2007 Holsteiner gelding (Cartani x Heraldik II) owned in partnership with Whiterock Farm Ltd., Carthano, putting in the fastest four-fault round in a time of 41.43 seconds.
Darragh Kenny and Dakota de l’Ardrais Victorious in MET 1.40m Grand Prix
October 10, 2020
Oliva Nova, ESP – Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode Veronica Tracy’s Dakot de l’Ardrais to the winning finish in the Silver Tour 1.40m Grand Prix during the Autumn MET Tour 1. Besting a nine-horse jump-off, the pair finished double clear with a leading time of 29.67 seconds.
Brian Walker (CAN) also jumped a clear effort in the class aboard Chaccoletto to finish in eighth place.
Dakota de l’Ardrais and Darragh Kenny in 1.40m CSI2* in Oliva
October 9, 2020
Oliva Nova, ESP – Darragh Kenny and Veronica Tracy’s Dakota de l’Ardrais captured a second-place finish in the 1.40m CSI2* at MET Oliva with the Oakland Stables team earning three top-ten finishes. Donald Whitaker and Oakland Stables’ Lolly Pop Van’T Akkerhof finished in sixth, while Veronica and her own Billy Everest placed in 10th.
Oakland Stables Tops Podium in 1.40m Silver Tour CSI2* at MET Oliva
October 8, 2020
Oliva Nova, ESP – Oakland Stables riders swept the leaderboard in the 1.40m Silver Tour out of nearly 50 starters. Darragh Kenny captured the win aboard HKC Collection’s Cicomein VDL, while Donald Whitaker followed just behind in second place with Noel Fauntleroy’s Jeco van het Swennenhog and Kenny rounded out the top three, jumping clear aboard Van Liere Stables’ Harissa Z.
Simon McCarthy and Cornets Princess With A Win at Del Mar Welcome Week
October 8, 2020
Del Mar, CA – Oakland Stables West Coast business Simon McCarthy piloted our own Cornets Princess to victory in the 1.35m Stake out of more than 30 entries at the Del Mar International Welcome Week.
Darragh Kenny & Great-Tikila J Dash to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*
October 8, 2020
Oliva Nova, ESP – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Great-Tikila J dashed for the cash in the €10,000 Rent-a-Car Dénia Prize CSI 2* on Thursday during the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour I.
The Irishman and the 9-year-old bay mare (Carosso VDL x Nabab de Reve) crossed the finish line in 61.67 seconds.
Harissa Z Flies to Silver Tour 1.40m Grand Prix Win With Darragh Kenny
October 3, 2020
Oliva Nova, ESP – Darragh Kenny and Van Liere Stables’ Harissa Z put in a great effort to win the Silver Tour 1.40m Grand Prix by nearly three seconds on Saturday during the Autumn MET Tour after the pair finished third in Thursday’s 1.35m and second in Friday’s 1.40m.
The Silver Tour Grand Prix also saw Oakland Stables student Ida Palmos finish in fifth place with her own Silteplait de Circee while Donald Whitaker and Oakland Stables' own Lolly Pop van ‘T Akkerhof rounded out the top twelve.
Darragh Kenny Clinches Victory to Head Qualifiers for GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard
September 11, 2020
Valkenswaard, NED – Darragh Kenny (IRL) stormed to a decisive victory with a breathtakingly fast clear round in tonight’s CSI5* qualifier for the GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard presented by TENNOR partnering a new horse, Belo Horizonte. The top 35 riders are now qualified for tomorrow’s feature class and the race will be on to take the title in this prestigious one-off competition.
Speaking after his win, Darragh said “I’m very happy, I was very happy with how the horse jumped today. It’s nice to have a win here in Valkenswaard, and I look forward to the Grand Prix tomorrow.
Darragh Kenny Takes 1-2 Finish in 7YO Final CSIYH1*
September 6, 2020
Valkenswaard, NED – Darragh Kenny closed out CSIYH competition for the weekend at Tops International Arena as the fastest in the jump-off with Oakland’s own Chester (HANN, Chambers x Cosinhus). He also took the runner-up spot with Veronica Tracy’s Dakota de l’Ardrais (SF, Urleven du Bary x Elan de la Cour). “I’m thrilled with my horses today, it’s great to be able to bring young horses to compete in the big arena and top-level atmosphere of Tops International Arena, it’s invaluable for their development and learning. To be placed first and second is incredible, I’m very pleased. It’s been a great show, the facilities are top class and I’m looking forward to coming back next week for the 5* show.”
Darragh Kenny & Doolys Dash for the Win in Speed Challenge CSI4* at Hubside Jumping
August 23, 2020
Grimaud, FRA – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Doolys dashed for the cash in the €15,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Sunday during the final day of the first week of competition at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2*.
Riding the 9-year-old bay Holsteiner mare (Cannavaros x Lantaa), the Irishman overcame all the 1.50m obstacles, breaking the beam of the timers in 62.37 seconds.
Skye Morssinkhof and G-Vingino Blue Capture Gold at Dutch Junior Championships
August 13, 2020
In addition to the gold with Vingino Blue, Morssinkhof should have also received the silver for her performance with Checkpoint Chacco, but the rules dictate that an athlete is entitled to only one medal. "But that gold medal makes up for everything," she says. Morssinkhof found the confirmation she longed for in Kronenberg, Limburg… “What I especially learn from Kenny is to accept the horse as it is. As a rider you tend to ride the horse the way you want it, instead of listening to the horse. You have to accept a horse as it is. You cannot change the character. ”
Darragh Kenny Working Hard and Focused on 2021
August 12, 2020
This year has been full of surprises. We started it quite well in Florida but then with the lockdown and the cancellation of shows, our plans had to change, not really knowing what was happening and facing the same uncertainty that everyone else did. It was quite difficult to get used to all the changes, but it was understandable that these strict measures had to be set in place.
Hardin Towell and Billy Manjaro Stride to $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic Win
July 12, 2020
Mill Spring, NC – Hardin Towell and Oakland Stables’ Billy Manjaro left out a few strides in the jump-off to take the $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic win at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) to wrap up Tryon Summer 5 competition, stopping the clock at 27.795 seconds. Dena Sienne, the 2008 Dutch Warmblood mare piloted by Roberto Teran Tafur, claimed second on a time of 28.393 seconds, while third went to Kristen VanderVeen aboard Bull Run’s Prince of Peace, clearing the short course in 29.001 seconds.
Towell and the 2010 British Warmblood stallion (Animo x Cevin Z) left not one, but two strides out to fly into first place. Having inherited the ride on Billy Manjaro from business partner Darragh Kenny, Towell detailed that he’s only a month back into showing following surgery for a broken foot.
From Youngster to International Grand Prix Horse: Balou du Reventon
July 6, 2020
Balou du Reventon (Cornet Obolensky x Continue) is a fascinating combination of beauty and undeniable talent. With Ireland's Darragh Kenny in the saddle, the now 14-year-old stallion has showcased incredible consistency at the very highest level of the sport. Last year alone, Balou was Kenny's partner at the FEI Longines European Championships in Rotterdam, a part of Ireland's winning squad at the FEI Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, won the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Chantilly and the Rolex Grand Prix of Knokke as well as placing second in the Prague Super Grand Prix – all after having started 2019 with a second place finish in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai.
Donald Whitaker Dominates 1.40m CSI2* with Cicomein VDL at Baltica Tour
July 4, 2020
Ciekocinko, POL – More than 100 entries contested the Gold Tour 1.40m CSI2*, but none could top Donald Whitaker (GBR) and his blazing clear-round time of 56.10 seconds aboard HKC Collection LLC’s Cicomein VDL. Whitaker and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare were crowned Saturday’s big winners ahead of Egor Shchibrik in second place and Kamil Grzelczyk in third.
Also riding for Oakland Stables alongside Whitaker, Michael Hughes (USA) delivered a quick clear round in 58.71 seconds, to capture ninth place with Jeco van het Swennenhog, owned by Noel Fauntleroy.
Kelley Farmer and Meaningful Beat the Heat to Win the $40,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
July 3, 2020
Mill Spring N.C. – Competition at the Tryon International Equestrian Center was highlighted on Friday with the $40,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, hosted in the stadium arena. Despite the heat of the day, 24 starters tried their hand at Dean Rheinheimer’s (USA) course. After the first round of competition, the top 12 combinations, holding a score of 152 or higher, returned for a second handy round. Ultimately, Kelley Farmer and Meaningful, owned by Oakland Stables and David Glefke, impressed to take the day’s top prize with a total score of 377.
Oakland Stables, an international show jumping operation run by Darragh Kenny and Hardin Towell, has partnered with Farmer and Glefke in recent years to purchase hunters aimed at the derby-style competitions.
Oakland Stables West Announces New California Base at Q of E Farm Under Simon McCarthy
May 22, 2020
Oakland is proud to announce Oakland Stables West, whose team is led by partner and international competitor Simon McCarthy. Oakland's west coast operation marks the third base of the Oakland international program, adding to our programs in Meijel, Netherlands, and Wellington, Florida. Operating out of our newest location atQ of E Farmin Southern California, McCarthy will focus on training Oakland West students and horses as they look ahead to the rest of the competition season.
Nickki O’Donovan: From Royal Hacks and Hunters to Showjumping World’s Top Ten
May 5, 2020
Nickki O'Donovan has been by Darragh Kenny's side for the last six years, as the Irish rider has jumped himself from rank 195 to 7 in the world. Arriving in Wellington in January 2014, without any previous experience from the showjumping circuit - Nickki's journey has been quite an adventure.
Babalou 41 Retires From the Sport
At the end of April, Darragh Kenny announced the retirement of the 15-year-old mare Babalou 41 (Balou du Rouet x Silvio I). The Irish rider took over the reins on Jack Snyder's chestnut mare from Todd Minikus. Together, Kenny and Babalou won the CSI3* Grand Prix in Kentucky in 2018 and in 2019. The pair's biggest achievements include finishing fourth in the CSI05* Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen in 2019, and fifth in 2019.
Ten Training Tips from Oakland Stables: How to Keep Your Horses Show Ready… When There are No Shows
April 15, 2020
During this extended time of uncertainty due to the vast effects of COVID-19, many horsem*n and women are struggling with the same question: “How do I keep my horses fit, mentally and physically, during this downtime?”. As horse show after horse show continues to be cancelled or postponed, the equestrian world is left wondering when the circuit will pick back up. In the meantime, athletes and their horses of all levels must stay fit so when the world is given the green light again, we all can gradually get back to normal life.
Together, World No. 7 ranked rider Darragh Kenny and American show jumper Hardin Towell own and run Oakland Stables, a worldwide training and sales operation with bases in California, Florida and the Netherlands. The pair offered an inside look into the current at-home training routine they follow to keep not only their horses in top shape, but also themselves, during these unprecedented times.
Road to Recovery Leads Hardin Towell to New Partnership with Carollo
March 26, 2020
Good things come to those who wait...And while many professional equestrians find themselves waiting for an unpredictable show schedule amidst major cancellations from the COVID-19 pandemic, one athlete in particular has been waiting much longer. American show jumper Hardin Towell has been itching to get back into the competition ring ever since November when a schooling mishap and five broken bones in his foot left him out of the saddle for more than three months. A slow, but steady road to recovery caused Towell to shift his sights from the quickly approaching Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) to the CSI2* at the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Miami the first week of April. But less than two weeks after his first ride back, the coronavirus had reached full force and US Equestrian (USEF) announced a 30-day competition suspension which was followed by recommended suspensions from the FEI. Every major competition for the foreseeable future has been cancelled or postponed, throwing yet another wrench into Towell’s return, but he’s taking it all in stride (and after three months on crutches, he’s finally able to).
Darragh Kenny & Scarlett du Sart Z Soar to First in $137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* at PBIEC
March 14, 2020
Darragh Kenny(IRL) scored a victory in the$137,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*on Saturday, March 14, to conclude a banner season competing in theWinter Equestrian Festival(WEF) at thePalm Beach International Equestrian Center(PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA.
Canadian course designerMichel Vaillancourt(CAN) built a track for 45 starters with 12 advancing to the tie-breaking jump-off. Returning near the end of the jump-off round, Kenny andScarlett du Sart Z, owned by Vlock Show Stables LLC, broke the timers in 33.54 seconds to claim the lead for good.
Shawn Casady Scores Second Place in $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI2* Aboard Gotcha
March 8, 2020
Wellington, Fla. – An array of talented horse-and-rider combinations aimed for the top spot in the $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI2*, the final event on Sunday, March 8, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) to conclude week nine. With a highly competitive field of 44 starters, 16 competed in the jump-off round. Shawn Casady (USA) aboard Gotcha, owned by Rock Ridge Farms, held the top spot for most of the jump-off round with a time of 33.27 seconds, just getting edged out by the final competitor, Lacey Gilberston. Finishing in second place, Casady and Gotcha were a tough combination to beat. “I rode my horse as a four-year-old in Europe for Alan Waldman,” revealed Casady who rides with Hardin Towell and Darragh Kenny at Oakland Stables. “Hardin Towell had a broken foot in the fall, so I started riding her this January and showing at WEF. She has a great personality and knows when she is in the ring. This has been a super win for us and building up to this has been a great experience.”
Darragh Kenny and Carthano Claim $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSIO4*
February 27, 2020
Wellington, Fla. – Speed was the name of the game for Thursday’s highlighted event at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8. Competitors and their horses tried their hand over the 15-effort track, operating under a one-round speed format class. Besting the field of 60 horse-and-rider combinations was Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and his Oakland Stables-owned mount, Carthano, who captured the day’s top prize, in addition to sealing their spot for Sunday’s $214,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSIO4*.
CSIO5* Competition at the Palm Beach Masters Series® Kicks Off With a Win for Darragh Kenny
February 12, 2020
Wellington, Fla. – Darragh Kenny (IRL) rode Billy Manjaro to victory in the 1.40m $8,000 CSIO5* Palm Beach Masters Warm-Up, besting 49 competitors on a bright and balmy Wednesday afternoon at Deeridge Farms. Sydney Shulman (ISR) placed second with Azilis du Mesnil, while Canadian Olympian Amy Millar and Ericson were third. The competition was the first CSIO5* event of Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Week CSIO5*/CSI2* at the Palm Beach Masters Series®.
Darragh Kenny and Classic Dream Dominate $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington CSI4*-W
February 2, 2020
Wellington, Fla. – Sunday afternoon culminated competition for the first week of the Palm Beach Masters series with the $213,300 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington CSI4*-W, presented by Canadian Pacific. Forty combinations representing 11 countries challenged Alan Wade’s (IRL) 16-effort 1.60m track, but ultimately it was World No. 8 Darragh Kenny of Ireland who took the win aboard his own and Ann Thompson’s Classic Dream.
Darragh Kenny Wins the Longines Christmas Cracker at Olympia
December 21, 2019
London, GBR – Darragh Kenny became the third Irishman to win the big evening class at Olympia when scooping the 1.55m Longines Christmas Cracker on his exciting Tokyo Olympic prospect that he owns with Ann Thompson, Classic Dream (Colestus x Inster Graditz). Kenny was the fastest rider in a thrilling eight-man jump-off, beating the Netherlands’ Bart Bles on Gin D by 1.27 seconds.
Darragh Kenny and Important de Muze Win the Santa Stakes at Olympia
December 18, 2019
London, GBR – The feature CSI5* class of the day at Olympia - The London International Horse Show, the 1.55m Santa Stakes supported by Olympia provided top-class sport with the world's best show jumping combinations competing for the €27,000 prize fund. With an exceptionally tight turn to the penultimate fence, Darragh Kenny had the advantage at the half-way stage. Those that followed valiantly tried to catch the Irishman but picked up faults on the way, with Kenny's time proving impossible to catch, giving him the victory for the second successive year, this time aboard the 11-year-old Important de Muze, owned by Ann Thompson.
Kenny Takes Runner-Up Spot in Rolex Top 10 Final
December 13, 2019
Geneva, SUI – Offaly's Darragh Kenny recorded a runner-up finish in Saturday night’s prestigious IJRC Rolex Top 10 Final at the five-star Swiss show in Geneva. Riding the Ann Thompson-owned 10-year-old stallion Romeo 88, Kenny was one of just three riders to jump clear in the opening round. He took the lead after jumping clear again second time out in a time of 42.54 seconds but was ultimately edged out for victory by America's Kent Farrington.
Darragh Kenny Takes Fourth Place in €300,000 Longines Masters of Paris Grand Prix
December 8, 2019
Paris, FRA – Offaly’s Darragh Kenny has continued his impressive run of form, by taking fourth place in today’s (Sunday) €300,000 Longines Masters of Paris five-star Grand Prix in France.
Riding the nine-year-old gelding Classic Dream, who is owned by Ann Thompson, Kenny was one of just six riders who managed to jump clear in the first round. They also kept all the poles standing in the second round jump-off and crossed the line clear in 36.69 seconds when fourth to go. French riders filled all of the top three places on the podium, with Simon Delestre and Hermes Ryan taking the winners prize of €99,000 with a time of 35.34.
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny Claims Runner-Up Spot in €1.25 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix Final
November 23, 2019
Prague, CZE – Another brilliant performance from Offaly’s Darragh Kenny and the Ann Thompson-owned stallion Balou du Reventon, has seen them take a superb runner-up finish in tonight’s (Saturday) €1.25 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix Final at Prague’s O2 Arena in the Czech Republic.
The Prague showcase featured the top 18 riders from this season’s Global Champions Tour Grand Prix competitions which took place at venues throughout the globe.Kenny and the 13-year-old stallion kept all the poles standing in the first round but picked up a time fault which left him in fifth place heading into the second round. A perfectly calculated second round saw Kenny again jump clear, adding another time fault to finish on a score of 2 faults to put pressure on those in front of him.
Impressive Runner-Up Finish for Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Romeo in Verona World Cup
November 10, 2019
Verona, ITA – A brilliant performance from Offaly’s Darragh Kenny and the Ann Thompson-owned gelding Romeo, saw them take runner-up spot in Sunday’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ CSI5*-W in Verona in Italy.
Ninth to go in a 16 horse jump-off, they set a scorching time of 36.06 seconds to take the lead. The result looked like being a scriptwriters dream, with Romeo set to take victory in Verona – the City that inspired Shakespeare’s classic play Romeo and Juliet. However Britain’s Scott Brash just edged him out to take the win.
Offaly Show Jumper Darragh Kenny Continues Climb Up World Rankings
November 7, 2019
The latest Longines World Show Jumping Rankings have been released by the sports world governing body, the FEI, with Offaly’s Darragh Kenny continuing his rise and is now up to No. 8 in the world. Kenny enjoyed another fantastic month in October, helping Ireland to victory in the Longines FEI Nations Cup World Final in Barcelona which secured Olympic team qualification, while he also scored an individual five-star win at the same venue. Kenny also recorded impressive results in the United States at shows in Tryon, Washington and Lexington.
Darragh Kenny Races to the Top in $36,000 Free x Rein International Jumper Welcome Speed CSI4* Costume Class at National Horse Show
October 30, 2019
Lexington, Ky. – Donning festive costumes to celebrate the Halloween season, 57 horse-and-rider partnerships representing 10 nations tested their footspeed Wednesday evening in the $36,000 Free x Rein International Jumper Welcome Speed CSI4*, the first show jumping class of the 2019 National Horse Show. Ranked No. 9 in the world based on the Longines FEI standings, Darragh Kenny (IRL) proved why he deserves that distinction with a rapid navigation of the course with the reins on Vlock Show Stables LLC’s Billy Dorito, besting a field comprised of riders in guises such as the Flintstones, Toy Story characters and the Joker, among many other inventive outfits.
Darragh Kenny Takes Two Top-Five Spots in $132,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI5* at Tryon Fall V
October 17, 2019
Mill Spring, N.C. – The fifth week of the Tryon Fall series kicked off Wednesday, welcoming an impressive list of international horses and athletes for an exclusive week of CSI5* competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center. A total of 90 starters tried their hand across Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) 16-effort 1.50m track in Thursday’s $132,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI5*, where Ireland’s Darragh Kenny emerged with two top-five placings, riding double-clear aboard both Babalou 41 and Classic Dream. Kenny and Jack Snyder’s Babalou 41 finished in a time of 37.217 seconds to earn second place while he rode his own and Ann Thompson’s Classic Dream to a fourth-place finish with a time of 37.453.
Irish Take 2019 Longines Title and Tokyo Qualifying Spot
October 6, 2019
Barcelona, ESP – The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final 2019 came to thrilling climax Sunday, and it was Irish eyes that were smiling when Rodrigo Pessoa’s team of Peter Moloney, Paul O’Shea, Darragh Kenny and Cian O’Connor clinched victory in fine style. Completing with just a single time fault, they pinned the defending champions from Belgium into runner-up spot while Sweden lined up in third. And to put the icing on the Irish cake they also collected the Olympic qualifying spot they have been craving for a very long time. Kenny concluded the weekend with two clear rounds over the fences aboard Ann Thompson’s Balou du Reventon to secure the Irish success.
Darragh Kenny Wins the Queen’s Cup in Barcelona
October 5, 2019
Barcelona, ESP – Darragh Kenny riding SHL Farm’s Sweet Tricia is the winner of the Queen’s Cup-Segura Viudas Trophy, the opening competition of CSIO Barcelona’s third journey. The Irish was the fastest of the fourteenth riders classified for the second round of the competition. With a time of 37.11 seconds in the second round, Darragh Kenny was two second faster than his immediate rival, the Swedish Henrik von Eckerman (riding Nancy Me).
Darragh Kenny Moves Into World’s Top Ten
October 4, 2019
The September update to the Longines FEI world rankings saw Ireland’s Darragh Kenny break into the top ten, taking over the ninth position and moving up from his previously slated position in eleventh. Kenny remains the highest ranked Irish athlete on the global list.
Hardin Towell Jockeys Carlo to Victory in $10,000 Douglas Elliman 1.40m Jumper CSI4* to Begin 2019 American Gold Cup
September 11, 2019
North Salem, N.Y. – The 2019 American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, made its triumphant return at Old Salem Farm to commence the event’s 49th installment Wednesday, with FEI competition attracting some of the world’s best horse-and-athlete teams to the pristine grass Grand Prix Ring. Beginning the week on a high note, Hardin Towell (USA) and Carlo topped the leaderboard in the $10,000 Douglas Elliman 1.40m Jumper CSI4*, while Cormac Hanley (IRL) piloted Cortani FBH to the blue ribbon in the $8,000 Porsche Danbury & Audi Danbury 1.40m Jumper. In the $2,000 Eastern Hay 1.30m Jumper, Captain Future Z carried Erynn Ballard (CAN) to victory ahead of a lofty field.
Business With Your Best Friend: Why It Works for Darragh Kenny and Hardin Towell at Oakland Stables
September 2, 2019
A quick internet search will likely advise that a business partnership with a best friend might not be such a good idea, often quoting the well-known phrase that one should never mix business with pleasure. Yet dynamic duos have paved the way across endless platforms of the entrepreneurial world: from middle school friends whose shared love of food turned into the legendary ice cream brand of Ben & Jerry’s, to the pair behind one of the largest publicly traded companies worldwide, Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett – even technology used every day like Google and Instagram were co-founded by friends. There are endless examples of why it can work, yet this still seems to be the road less traveled when it comes to the equestrian industry. There are countless family-run operations, but rarely do you see two friends setting out along this journey. However, that is exactly what Darragh Kenny and Hardin Towell decided to do with their business, Oakland Stables.
Hardin Towell and Darragh Kenny: What takes them to the top
August 14, 2019
Ten years ago, American show jumper Hardin Towell and Irish show jumper Darragh Kenny met for the first time. The two competitors, who shared a similar friend group, interests, goals, and a largely similar show schedule, quickly became close friends and began to rely on each other for advice and direction in the ever-changing sport of show jumping. While both of their careers were taking off inside of the ring, they soon realized how combining their goals outside of the ring as well could lead to even more success.
Hardin Towell and Gotcha Gallop to Hagyard Lexington Classic Win at KHJA Horse Show
August 22, 2019
Lexington, Ky. – Thursday night at the Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association (KHJA) Horse Show welcomed the return of the Hagyard Challenge Series with the $15,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. Besting a field of 43 horse-and-rider combinations, Hardin Towell (USA) rode Rock Ridge Farms’ Gotcha to a double-clear finish and the fastest jump off time of 37 seconds to capture the win.
Olympics at Forefront of Darragh Kenny’s Mind
August 4, 2019
In his bid for world domination, Darragh Kenny is at a high watermark heading into the Dublin Horse Show. His world ranking of 16 is his best ever for the 31-year-old but it is the Olympics which is dominating his thoughts along with the rest of the Irish team.
Ireland's Darragh Kenny Earns Podium Finish in London’s Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix
August 3, 2019
London, GBR – Two members of Ireland’s Aga Khan team for next week’s Dublin Horse Show finished on the podium in today’s €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London, with Cork’s Shane Sweetnam taking runner-up spot, just ahead of his Irish team mate, Offaly’s Darragh Kenny in third, who was last to go with his own and Ann Thompson’s Classic Dream and crossed the line clear in 37.62 seconds.
Darragh Kenny Continues Brilliant Run With Fifth Place Finish in €1 Million Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen
July 21, 2019
Aachen, GER – Another exceptional performance from Offaly’s Darragh Kenny has seen the Offaly rider take fifth place in today’s (Sunday) €1 Million Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen in Germany, which was part of the Rolex Grand Slam.
Riding the Jack Snyder-owned 14-year-old mare Babalou 41, Kenny was one of seven riders who jumped clear in the first two rounds over the demanding Aachen course. The third round jump-off saw Kenny finish with one fence down in a time of 48.04 seconds which would see him finish fifth and collect €60,000.
Hardin Towell and Carlo Jump to Win $35,700 Welcome Stake CSI2* at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival
July 19, 2019
Traverse City, Mich. – The third week of the 2019 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, LLC, welcomed the first week of FEI competition at the Flintfields Horse Park, with international challengers taking to the Grand Prix Ring on Friday to compete for the top spot in the $35,700 Welcome Stake CSI2*. After a hard-fought class, Hardin Towell (USA) and Carlo, owned by Ann Thompson, emerged victorious to claim the class win and the greatest share of the prize money.
Darragh Kenny's Winning Streak Continues as the Irish rider tops the Prize of Handwerk at CHIO Aachen
July 17, 2019
Aachen, GER - Fresh from his grand prix win in Chantilly on Saturday, Darragh Kenny (IRL) continued his winning streak when taking the top honors in Wednesday's 1.45m Prize of Handwerk at CHIO Aachen.
Riding the 11-year-old stallion Cazador LS (Casall x Dollar de La Pierre), the Irish rider came in as last to go - snatching the win from home rider Andre Thieme (GER) and Cellisto (Celetrial x Calypso) by an incredible three seconds.
"He's already won a 1.45m speed class in Calgary. I knew he'd love this stadium," said Kenny after his victory with Cazador LS.
Daring Darragh and Balou Win LGCT Chantilly Showstopper
July13, 2019
Chantilly, FRA – Irish speed merchant Darragh Kenny took his first ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win aboard Balou du Reventon in a pulsating showdown in Chantilly.
A beaming Darragh said:“I knew I had to be really fast with so many good riders after me. He (Balou) is very careful so I knew I could trust him. He is an incredible horse and he always wants to be clear and tries so hard and my owner was here, she's an amazing owner.” Darragh’s win secured his golden ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs in Prague in November, and he said:“I am definitely very relieved. The qualification for Prague is amazing. I really wanted to win it. Prague was an incredible event, one of the best shows I have ever been to. It was run fantastically. To have the opportunity to compete for that kind of prize money and prestige is amazing.”
Hardin Towell and Joli Jumper Place Second in the Queen Elizabeth Cup II 1.60m CSI5*
July 6, 2019
Calgary, Alberta – Setting the pace early in round one was Hardin Towell (USA), who as the third to go posted the first clear round of the day with his Oakmont Stables LLC’s Joli Jumper. Round two invited back the top twelve riders, carrying forward their faults from round one. The first to go of the clear efforts, Towell picked up one time fault, and Kocher followed suit.
“He was amazing. This was my first grand prix on him. My business partner, Darragh Kenny, and I bought him in April. I’ve been building my string and started in the1.40m the first week on him. He tried so hard out there today though,” commented Towell.
Darragh Kenny Aims High to Win €500.000 Rolex Grand Prix Presented by Audi
June 30, 2019
Knokke-Heist, BEL – “I had a very big aim for my horse for this week, and it was this Grand Prix,” Darragh Kenny said after winning the €500.000 Rolex Grand Prix presented by Audi.
Careful planning paid off for Kenny today. After opting not to come back for the second round in Friday’s big class, saving Balou du Reverton (Cornet Obolensky x Continue) for Sunday’s Grand Prix – all went according to the Irish rider’s plan. As last to go in a six-horse jump-off, he snatched the win from reigning World Champions Simone Blum and DSP Alice (Askari x Landrebell) by 0.48 seconds.
“I’ve had a lot of placings in Rolex Grand Prix competitions, but I never won one so it was very important for me to win today. I was fourth in Aachen and Rome as well as third in Geneva,” said the man who also was second in the Rolex Grand Prix of Knokke last year. “I’ve been getting close but not close enough!”
Darragh Kenny Not To Be Caught in the Top Series Grand Prix Qualifier
June 28, 2019
Knokke-Heist, BEL – On Thursday he won the CSI5* 1.45m, today he blew the competition away in the Top Series CSI3* 1.45m Bang & Olufsen Prize: Darragh Kenny is on flying form at Knokke Hippique.
With no less than nineteen riders moving on to the jump-off in this world ranking class, it was going to be a fast affair. Known as one of the fastest and smoothest riders in the world, Kenny had no problem delivering what was required to win however – leaving a second down to his closest competitor. Stopping the clock at 38.84 seconds with Sweet Tricia (Berlin x Tampa), Kenny beat Great Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire and Cornwall BH (Con Air x Cambridge) who finished as runners-up ahead of France's Penelope Leprevost and Varennes du Breuil (Jarnac x Fetiche du Pas) in third.
Irish Riders Open Strong in the CSI5* in Knokke Hippique
June 27, 2019
Knokke-Heist, BEL – Darragh Kenny continued the Irish success in the CSI5* 1.45m STX Horseboxes Prize, when taking the top honours with the 9-year-old Billy Dorito (Billy Mexico x Vechta). It was a close call though, as home rider Francois Mathy Jr. followed only 0.03 seconds behind on Hello Diamant (Diamant de Semilly x Stakkato) while third place went to Spain’s Pilar Lucrecia Cordon on Seawillow (Sir Satchmo x Stakkato Gold) 1.74 seconds behind the winning time.
“It was big enough and not so many clear rounds in the class. My horse Billy Doritojumped really good today, was careful and although I did not go too fast I made the time quite easy,” Kenny commented afterwards. “The venue here is fantastic, Stephan did an amazing job – I think it’s one of the best places in Europe to come and ride.”
One-Two Finish for Oakland Stables’ Darragh Kenny and Hardin Towell in $36,100 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows
June 13, 2019
Calgary, Alberta – The second of the two $36,100 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* competitions on the North American Ring brought great competition over the two phase track designed by FEI Course Designer Tom Holden (IRL).
Darragh Kenny (IRL) has had a great Spruce Meadows Summer Series thus far with two FEI wins during the previous weeks competitions and multiple top 10 finishes. Kenny continued to perform at his best on the first day of the ‘Continental’ CSI 5* , presented by Rolex. The Irishman and SHL Farm’s Cazador LS posted a clear performance and a final a time of 27.79 seconds to claim first place.
Hardin Towell (USA) and Ann Thompson’s Carlo also registered a clean scorecard, stopping the second phase timers in 27.90 seconds for silver honors.
Darragh Kenny Continues to Win at Spruce Meadows
June 8, 2019
Calgary, Alberta – The action on the International Ring began with the TC Energy Winning Round (1.50m), which 31 horse/rider combinations qualified for earlier in the week.
The riders returned to the winning round in the reverse order of scores from the first round. Kent Farrington (USA) was second last to go in the winning round and posted a quick clear ride with a time of 52.47s. Ireland's Darragh Kenny was the final to go in the competition, took advantage of watching Farrington's ride and came in faster with a time of 51.86s aboard Ann Thompson’s Cassini Z.
A Win for Ireland's Darragh Kenny in the 2019 RBC Capital Markets Cup at Spruce Meadows
June 7, 2019
Calgary, Alberta – Twenty horse/rider combinations from eleven nations started the RBC Capital Markets Cup to round out Friday's competitions in the International Ring. The technical 1.50m track was navigated without error by five of the riders who produced clear rounds and advanced to the jump off.
The leading time was short lived as Darragh Kenny (IRL) rose to the occasion with a clear jump off round and a time of 44.33s - fast enough to secure first place with Stone Hill Farm’s Romeo 88.
Darragh Kenny Moves Into World Top Twenty
June 6, 2019
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny has moved into the world’s top twenty riders list in the latest Longines rankings issued today by world governing body FEI. Kenny has moved up from 23rd last month to 17th, making him the highest-ranked Irish rider after Shane Sweetnam who has dipped one place to 31st.
Darragh Kenny Scores Fourth Place Finish in in €400,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome
May 26, 2019
Rome, ITA – Less than 48 hours after helping Ireland to second place in the Italian Nations Cup, Ireland’s Darragh Kenny posted a clear second round with the fastest time of 37.86 seconds and that would see him finish fourth in the €400,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO5* with Ann Thompson’s Balou du Reventon.
Team Irleand Captures Second Place in INTESA SANPAOLO Nations Cup
May 2019
Rome, ITA –Ireland finished second behind Sweden in Friday’s INTESA SANPAOLO Nations Cup at the Piazza de Sienna. Both teams were in a share of the lead at the halfway stage, with Ireland’s contributing scores coming from Offaly’s Darragh Kenny, who recorded a clear round on Ann Thompson’s Important De Muze.
Offaly’s Darragh Kenny Scores Podium Finish in €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of the City of La Baule CSI5*
May 19, 2019
La Baule, FRA – A flawless performance from Ireland’s Darragh Kenny saw him claim a place on a star-studded podium following Sunday’s €200,000 Longines Grand Prix of the City of La Baule CSI5*, with the Offaly rider finishing in third place after a thrilling jump-off aboard Ann Thompson’s Important de Muze. At the finish, Kenny’s performance was only bettered by the current World Champions and the World’s top-ranked rider.
Hardin Towell and Joli Jumper Fly to Third in $5,000 1.45m Open Jumper at Kentucky Spring
May 17, 2019
Lexington, Ky. – Towell and his Oakmont Stables LLC entry, Joli Jumper, a 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, challenged Genn 12 rounds later with the next fault-free jump-off round in 34.737 seconds, but fell short of the leading time.
Darragh Kenny With Thursday's Biggest Win in La Baule
May 16, 2019
La Baule, FRA – Ireland's Darragh Kenny won Thursday's biggest class at the Longines International Jumping of La Baule, the CSIO5* 1.50m Prix FFE - Generali.
Riding the 9-year-old Billy Dorito (Billy Mexico x Vechta), the Irish rider beat Canada's Eric Lamaza and Chacco Kid by 0.016 seconds.
Darragh Kenny Continues Streak to Win $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix with Scarlett Du Sart Z
May 12, 2019
Lexington, Ky. – The Kentucky Spring Horse Show closed out in the Rolex Stadium on Sunday with the $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. With 44 starters challenging each other, it was Darragh Kenny that once again could not be beat in the jump-off, this time winning with Vlock Show Stables’ Scarlett Du Sart Z. Kenny also walked away with the Leading Open Jumper Rider Award, sponsored by Envisian Products, after accumulating the most points through his top placings in the Welcome Speed, Hagyard Lexington Classic, Kentucky Spring Grand Prix, and Sunday’s grand prix.
Darragh Kenny Defends His Title With Babalou 41 in $134,000 Kentucky Spring Grand Prix CSI3*
May 11, 2019
Lexington, Ky. – Saturday evening at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show saw the return of the $134,000 Kentucky Spring Grand Prix CSI3* in the Rolex Stadium. After 93 entries tried their hand in the grand prix qualifier Thursday night, 49 horse-and-rider combinations returned to the ring in top form, attempting to walk away with the lion’s share of the prize money. Following a competitive seven-horse jump-off, it was Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Jack Snyder’s Babalou 41 who came back with a vengeance to earn a repeat victory after earning a top spot in the grand prix during the 2018 Kentucky Spring Horse Show.
Darragh Kenny Takes Top Two Spots in $5,000 1.45m Open Jumpers at Kentucky Spring Horse Show
May 10, 2019
Lexington, Ky. – The Kentucky Spring Horse Show opened Friday morning competition in the Rolex Stadium with the $5,000 1.45m Open Jumpers, where 38 horse-and-rider combinations contested Anderson Lima’s (BRA) 13-effort track. The top contenders advanced to the second round, but none could catch Ireland’s Darragh Kenny, who rode the quickest double-clear rounds for the top two spots aboard Christos and Sweet Tricia, respectively. He concluded a successful morning on his third and final mount, producing his third double-clear effort aboard SHL Farm’s Cazador LS to also earn the fifth place award.
Darragh Kenny and Balou du Reventon Place Second in the Shanghai Longines GlobalChampions Tour Grand Prix CSI5*
May 4, 2019
Shanghai, China – Next to take centre stage was Ireland’s Darragh Kenny on the 13-year-old Balou du Reventon and the pace was immediately increased as every inch of ability shone through togreat appreciation from spectators. They nailed a superb angle to the Masimmo Dutti fence and took a phenomenal flyer over the last in 38.06s with all the poles still in tact. Just eight hundredths of a second separated the top two riders and it was Darragh Kenny (IRL) on Balou du Reventon who claimed the runner-up spot. He endured anagonising wait as leader before seeing penultimate drawn Danielle smash his time.
Darragh Kenny and Cazador LS Speed to Third Place in First CSI5* Competition at Longines Masters of New York
April 26, 2019
New York, NY – The highly anticipated Longines Masters of New York officially opened on Thursday, April 25 to kick off four days of international show jumping competition at NYCB LIVE, Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Ireland’s Darragh Kenny slotted into third with a time of 26.27 seconds riding with new mount Cazador LS for owner SHL Farm in the Masters One EQ Exchange 1.45m CSI5*.
Hardin Towell and Hollywood Be Good Capture Top Honors in $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Spring Welcome Grand Prix
April 19, 2019
Wellington, Fla. – Hardin Towell of Camden, SC, found himself atop the leaderboard once again during ESP Spring III, this time aboard Hollywood Be Good, owned by Kirsten Ostling, after the pair finished ahead of the class in the $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Spring Welcome Grand Prix. The pair finished with a time of 35.683 seconds in the jump-off ahead of Kevin Babington of Gwynedd Valley, PA, and his own Mark Q, who completed the course in 36.486 seconds. Alberto Michan of Wellington, FL, and El Pacho, owned by Pablo Mejia, rounded out the top three in 37.099 seconds.
Hardin Towell Guides Billy Cool to $10,000 Triple Crown Open 1.40m Stake Win
April 18, 2019
Wellington, Fla. – Hardin Towell of Camden, SC, and Billy Cool, owned by Oakland Ventures, LLC, rode to the top of the $10,000 Triple Crown Nutrition Open 1.40m Stake after stopping the course timers in 37.787 seconds. Towell also piloted Corona 93, owned by Oakmont Stables, LLC, to second place with a time of 41.134 seconds, finishing nearly four seconds faster aboard his first-place mount, Billy Cool. Lorcan Gallagher of Wellington, FL, and Cassandra F, owned by Southern Arches, LLC, rounded out the top three with a time of 41.444 seconds.
Darragh Kenny and Important de Muze Ride to Third Place Finish in Great American $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Ocala
March 24, 2019
Ocala, Fla. – O’Shea took to the ring next riding Imerald Van’t Voorhof, owned by Tequestrian Farms LLC, in an attempt to catch Nassar’s speedy time. Though the pair left all of the rails intact, they just missed the first place position by one second, finishing in 36.170 seconds. Only two other competitors in the jump-off would go clear, including Kenny aboard Kerry Anne LLC’s Important De Muze and Scott riding Oak Sport Horses’ Oaks Milky Way.
Hardin Towell and Billy Cool Finish Fourth in $50,000 Dutta Corp./Guido Klatte Grand Prix CSI2*
Feb. 24, 2019
Wellington, Fla. – Three more combinations would chase Chapot’s time, including Hardin Towell on Oakland Ventures LLC’s Billy Cool (39.63 seconds for fourth place), Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) on La Caramba, owned by Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC (39.12 seconds for third place), and Hunter Holloway (USA) riding Hays Investment Corp.‘s VDL Bravo S, who had eight faults in 40.02 seconds. None of them could catch her time.
Déjà Vu for Darragh Kenny in the $134,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI3* at WEF
Jan. 26, 2019
Wellington, Fla. – Week Three of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued Saturday, January 26 with the $134,0000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI3*. The class saw 45 competitors take to the International Arena to compete under the lights for the lionshare of the prize money. Despite inclement weather and a challenging course, Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Ann Thompson’s Classic Dream rose to the occasion to take home first place honors.
Darragh Kenny Returns Full Throttle to Repeat Victory in the $36,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Jumpers
Jan. 23, 2019
Wellington, Fla. — International competition at Week 3 of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off with over 50 horse-and-rider combinations vying for the blue ribbon in the $36,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Jumpers. After the lead changed hands eight times, Darragh Kenny (IRL) displayed the same talent he did during Week 2 to once again come out on top. The third week of WEF continues through Sunday, January 27.
Billy Dorito Bests Opening Class During WEF Week Two With Ireland’s Darragh Kenny
Jan. 26, 2019
Wellington, Fla. —The second week of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off on Wednesday, January 16, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center with a win for Ireland’s Darragh Kenny aboard Billy Dorito. The pair went early in the lineup and held the lead all the way through in the $8,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Open Jumper class to capture the victory.
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Billy Dorito are Best in $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge at WEF
Jan. 11, 2019
Wellington, Fla. – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and his mount, Billy Dorito, bested a field of 68 entries to win the $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge by a margin of more than three seconds on Friday, January 11, during the first week of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL.
Darragh Kenny - My 2018
Jan. 5, 2019
“2018 was a very good year. I had a little bit of bad luck right before the WEF, but for the rest everything was really, really good. Aachen was super for me, I was fourth in the Rolex Grand Prix with Babalou - that was one of the highlights this season. I had a good winter in Florida too, where I won the CSI3* Adequan Grand Prix with Cassini Z. Then, Babalou and Balou du Reventon won a Grand Prix each at the Kentucky Horse Show in the spring.”
It’s a Double for Darragh Kenny as London International Horse Show Kicks Off
Dec. 20, 2018
London, GBR –The opening day of five-star showjumping competition at Olympia, London International Horse Show was certainly one to remember for Darragh Kenny. The 30-year-old Irishman and the 11-year-old gelding Cassini Z (Cassini II x Capone) first pipped Great Britain’s Robert Whitaker on Catwalk IV (Colman x Corleone) by just one hundredth of a second to take top spot in The Santa Stakes supported by Olympia.
Podium Finish for Darragh Kenny in €1 Million Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva
Dec. 10, 2018
Geneva, SUI – Offlay’s Darragh Kenny claimed a podium finish in yesterday’s (Sunday) €1 Million Rolex Grand Prix at the five-star Swiss show in Geneva. Kenny was one of 11 riders who made it into the jump-off aboard the Ann Thompson-owned stallion Balou du Reventon. A second clear round for the Irishman in 39.38 seconds saw him take third place on the podium at the finish.
Hardin Towell Bounces Back to Win St. Louis National Charity Horse Show $50k Grand Prix
Sept. 18, 2018
St. Louis, Mo. – TheSt. Louis National Charity Horse Showhas been a piece of Missouri history since 1856, offering spectacular hunter/jumper and Saddlebred competition for two weeks out of the year. This year’s $50,000 Grand Prix, designed by Scott Starnes, proved to be challenging for many of those who chose to contest it. Hardin Towell of South Carolina was victorious aboard Ann Thompson’s entry, Carlo.
Hardin Towell and Alexander Imschenetzky Emerge Victorious in Young Jumper Classes at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show
Aug. 16, 2018
Lexington, Ky. – A rainy start welcomed jumper riders and their young horses to the Rolex Stadium at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show on Thursday morning, with Hardin Towell and Alexander Imschenetzky overcoming the elements to pilot their mounts to the quickest clean and clear jump-off trips to secure victory in the 6-Year-Old and 7-Year-Old Jumpers, respectively.
Hardin Towell and Carlo Lead From Start to Finish in $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers
Aug. 15, 2019
Lexington, Ky. – Wednesday afternoon in the Rolex Stadium saw 30 horse-and-rider pairs competing for the top prize in the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers. With 13 athletes qualifying for the jump-off round of competition, it was Hardin Towell and Carlo, owned by Ann Thompson, who walked away with the blue ribbon after producing two fast and clear rounds.
Irish riders feature in share of top prize in Dublin Horse Show Puissance While Kenny and Coyle Back in Winners Circle
Aug. 11, 2018
Dublin, IRL – Irish riders relentless run of victories saw them win both of Saturday afternoon’s international competitions. Offaly’s Darragh Kenny scored his second win of the week when taking the top prize of just over €8,000 in the 1m50 Dublin Stakes. Eight combinations made it into the jump-off, with Kenny partnering the Ann Thompson-owned Cassini Z to the fastest clear round in 43.38 seconds. Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire finished as runner-up with Cornwall BH (43.61), while Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) took third place with Toulago (43.67).
Hat Trick of Irish Wins on Opening Day of the Dublin Horse Show
Aug. 8, 2018
Dublin, IRL – The Irish riders made an excellent start to the 2018 Stena Line Dublin Horse Show - winning all three international competitions on the opening day at the RDS in Ballsbridge. The feature Sport Ireland Classic saw Darragh Kenny come out on top with Balou Du Reventon (Cornet Obolensky x Continue). They were among a massive 19 combinations who jumped clear in 35.83 seconds in the jump-off.
Babalou 41 Back Among the Best at CHIO of Aachen
Aug. 4, 2018
Aachen, GER – Some equestrian stories make our sport the most spectacular one among all, especially those that involve love, dedication, knowledge and strategy. It was no different just a few days ago at the CHIO of Aachen, as Babalou 41 once again earned many admirers in several occasions. The brilliant presentations under the saddle of Irish rider Darragh Kenny (IRL) included registering 4 clear rounds out of the six she competed in, all in just a span of five days.
Equestrian: Darragh Kenny Finishes Fourth in Aachen
July 23, 2018
Aachen, GER – Darragh Kenny was the only Irish rider to win prize-money in Sunday’s lucrative Grand Prix of Aachen, picking up €100,000 when finishing fourth on Babalou 41.
From a starting line-up of 40, the Co Offaly native was one of five riders who managed to record two clear rounds to take part in the jump-off. First to go against the clock with Jack Snyder’s 13-year-old Balou du Rouet mare, Kenny left three poles on the ground for 12 faults in 42.12.
Darragh Kenny – “I am Always Lucky in Aachen!”
July 18, 2018
The Irish rider, Darragh Kenny’s first and hitherto only CHIO Aachen visit was quite a while ago: He paced around the course at the Aachen Soers the last time in 2014. His end result back then: three victories. The festive Opening Ceremony of the CHIO 2018 is not yet 24 hours ago, and Kenny has already won his fourth golden rosette. In the saddle of the nine-year-old Cacan, he reached the finish line nearly two seconds faster than his fellow competitors in the Prize of Handwerk. “I am always lucky here,” the Irish show-jumper beamed. Whereby it is only the second show in Aachen for him and Cacan. The latter compensated for his lacking experience with his jumping scope: “He really is a super horse!”
Hardin Towell and Carlo Place Second in $70,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI** in Tryon
July 2, 2019
Tryon, N.C. – Jack Hardin Towell and Ann Thompson’s 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding Carlo, claimed second place honors, stopping the jump-off timers in 38.60 seconds, while Luis Pedro Biraben and his own 9-year-old Westphalian gelding Colorado 210, received the yellow rosette for their efforts, finishing on a time of 39.51 seconds.
Kenny Second in €300.000 Grand Prix Rolex powered by Audi at Knokke Hippique 2018
July 1, 2018
Heist, BEL – One rider la ter however, Ireland’s Darragh Kenny entered the ring with Balou du Reventon (Cornet Obolensky x Continue). The Irish rider jumped the penultimate upright with a breath-taking angle, beofre galloping flat out to the last oxer - snatching the lead from Sternlicht with his unbelievable time of 39.06 seconds to ultimately finish second.
Panthers Storm to Edge-Of-The-Seat GCL Cascais Win
June 16, 2018
Cascais, POR – Paris Panthers’ duo of Gregory Wathelet and Darragh Kenny stormed to a sensational win in a thrilling GCL Cascais, Estoril showdown. As the Championship gallops to the midway point, the Panthers pulled out all the stops amidst challenging weather conditions to convert their R1 pole position into a win - one of only two teams to do so this season - moving up an impressive five places in the overall rankings.
Darragh Kenny & Babalou 41 Blaze to Victory in €62,400 First GCL Class CSI 5*
June 2, 2018
Ramatuelle, FRA – Darragh Kenny (IRL) & Babalou 41 won the €62,400 First GCL competition last Thursday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Saint Tropez in Ramatuelle, France.
The Irishman and the 13-year-old chestnut Oldenburg mare (Balou du Rouet x Silvio I) triumphed in the 1.50m/1.55m speed challenge by leaving all the poles up and completing the course with no penalties and a time of 73.37 seconds.
New Potential: Darragh Kenny & Balou Du Reventon
May 21, 2018
Lexinton, Ky. – Darragh Kenny is one the most talented rider in the sport at forging winning connections with brand new horses. He’s done it with Imothep, with Prof De La Roque, with Red Star D’Argent and Sans Souci Z. And now, he’s done it with his newest partner, Balou Du Reventon (Cornet Obolensky). After competing together for just two weeks, they picked up the biggest prize of the Kentucky Spring CSI3* at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Darragh Kenny Does it Again to Claim Second Consecutive Kentucky Horse Shows Grand Prix with $131,000 Mary Rena Murphy Victory
May 19, 2018
Lexington, Ky. – Saturday of the Kentucky Spring Classic closed with the week’s highlight event, the $131,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI3*, honoring the late Mary Rena Murphy. Once again Ireland’s Darragh Kenny was unstoppable to claim the Saturday night victory under the lights on the second week of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show series, this time with brand new mount, Balou du Reventon.
Darragh Kenny Does It Again With Babalou 41 to Claim $131,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI3* at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show
May 12, 2018
The evening awards ceremony of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show closed in a familiar fashion as the sun set on a victorious Darragh Kenny (IRL) who led the victory gallop around the Rolex Stadium aboard Babalou 41. On Saturday night, the pair claimed an exciting win in the $131,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI3*, just after capturing Thursday’s $35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3* at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Darragh Kenny Conquers $35,000 Hagyard Classic CSI3* with Babalou 41
May 10, 2018
Lexington, Ky. – he Rolex Stadium welcomed its first evening event of the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows with the opener of the seven-part Hagyard Challenge Series series, the $35,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic CSI3*, sponsored by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Out of a substantial starting list of 53 horse-and-rider combinations, it was Darragh Kenny (IRL) who emerged triumphant, riding Jack Snyder’s Babalou 41 to the fastest double-clear finish in 44.22 seconds.
Darragh Kenny Claims One-Two Finish in $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m CSI 3* to Open WEF Week Ten
March 14, 2018
Wellington, Fla. – The tenth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got off to a strong start for Darragh Kenny (IRL) on Wednesday, March 14, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The Irish rider claimed a one-two finish in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Classic CSI 3* riding Chakito and Horst van de Mispeleare, respectively.
Darragh Kenny and Cassini Z Continue to Shine with $35,000 HITS Classic CSI5* Victory
Feb. 17, 2018
Ocala, Fla. –The highlight of Saturday’s international competition during Week Five of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit was the $35,000 HITS Classic CSI5*, which was won by Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Cassini Z. Kenny and Cassini Z recently won their first grand prix together under the new ownership of Ann Thompson in the $132,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI3* during Week Three of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, and with Saturday’s win, the pair continue to prove their talent and strong partnership.
New Chapter for Darragh Kenny and Cassini Z Begins with Win in $132,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI3*
Jan. 27, 2018
Wellington, Fla. –Week Three’sfeature competition at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came down to the wire as Ireland’s Darragh Kenny and Cassini Z narrowly secured the win by just 2/100ths of a secondin the $132,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI3* on Saturday evening. Kenny has had the ride on Cassini Z since 2016 with the intention to produce and eventually re-sell the gelding. However, as he got to know him better, Kenny saw great potential inthe talented Oldenburg and just last week asked if one of his owners, Ann Thompson, would buyCassini Z so he could keep competingthe now 10-year-old.
Darragh Kenny Celebrates 30th Birthday with Victory in $35,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic
Jan. 24, 2018
Wellington, Fla. –The third week of the Winter Equestrian Festival began on Wednesday, January 24, and Ireland’s Darragh Kenny celebrated his 30th birthday with victory in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic with Important de Muze at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The 12-week WEF circuit runs through April 1, 2018, and offers more than $9 million in prize money.
Hardin Towell Concludes 95th Royal Horse Show With Thrilling Win in $87,000 GroupBy Big Ben Challenge
Nov. 12, 2017
Toronto, ON – Hardin Towell of the United States claimed a thrilling victory in the $87,000 GroupBy Big Ben Challenge on Saturday night, November 11, to close out the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown Toronto, ON. The night belonged to Towell, who blazed around the jump-off track with Lucifer V, breaking the timers in 38.37 seconds to snatch the win from Canada’s own François Lamontagne, 33, of St. Eustache, QC, who had stopped the clock in 40.92 seconds aboard Chanel du Calvaire.
Manhattan Makes a Winner out of Hardin Towell in the U.S. Open $40,000 CSX FEI Speed Class
Sept. 21, 2017
New York, N.Y. –Bright lights and city skyscrapers laid the backdrop for world class show jumping featured in New York City’s iconic Wollman Rink at the southern part of Central Park, Manhattan. The Rolex Central Park Horse Show returned Wednesday for its fourth year to open with the U.S. Open Arabian Horse Show. Thursday kicked off the first day of jumping and highlighted the U.S. Open $40,000 FEI CSX Speed Class where Hardin Towell claimed the win aboard Lucifer V.
