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NEWS: One nation, two continents, three Nations Cups
Rachel Dowley
Ireland will field show jumping Nations Cup teams in Rome and Vancouver this weekend, as well as an eventing team at Bicton International, as all eyes turn towards Aachen
15 May 2026 General
Coach's Eye Gridwork makes the dreamwork
Trainer Johnny O'Connell returns in our with gridwork exercises adaptable to horses and riders of all ages and abilities
24 April 2026 News
NEWS: Keane cleans up at pony final
Lucia Keane claimed two championship titles at the final of the Equipe SJI Pony Spring Tour at Mullingar last weekend
Coach’s Eye Training tips with Johnny O’Connell
HSI Level 3 show jumping coach Johnny O'Connell begins a new series for Horse Sense including tips and exercises to help show jumpers across all levels
10 April 2026 General
PONY TALES: Crowley gets away with his first winner
Former pony show jumper James Crowley rode Getaway to his first point-to-point win at Curraghmore last Sunday
10 April 2026 Reports
SHOW JUMPING: Finney is fastest to win in Style
Alex Finney and Mhs Style won the TRM Show Jumpers Club Spring Tour Grand Prix at Kernan's, after posting the fastest clear round in an 11-horse jump-off
27 March 2026 Reports
The science behind why poles fall at amateur level
Horse Sense takes a closer look at the recent research on the reasons for faults in amateur show jumping
20 March 2026 General
SHOW JUMPING: Caspetito Z on Springs to win Grand Prix at Sceilig
Daisy McNamara made up time to win the TRM/Show Jumper's Club Spring Grand Prix at Sceilig on Caspetito Z
6 March 2026 Reports
NEWS: New sponsor for Pony Spring Tour
Show Jumping Ireland has announced Equipe Saddles, through Demlay Equestrian, is the new sponsor of the Pony Spring Tour League
27 February 2026 News
Niamh McEvoy's travel essentials
Fresh from the 1.55 in Leipzig, leading show jumper Niamh McEvoy sent Horse Sense her travel essentials for the Ballypatrick horses and her
23 January 2026 General
Student Stories Horse and rider stress dynamics in show jumping
Transition year student Isabelle McCarthy shares her horse and rider stress project and invites readers to take part in her research
9 January 2026 General
NEWS: Ireland records 75 Nations Cup clears
With a 100% strike rate, Tipperary’s Trevor Breen is fourth on the list with eight clear rounds
23 December 2025 News