Event: Furusiyya Series

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Robert Splaine confident of Cup success at Nations Cup

Hopes are high that Ireland’s show jumpers will today repeat last year’s Nations Cup win at Dublin Horse Show and, while manager Robert Splaine was upbeat yesterday, he was saying little that might prove a hostage to fortune.

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Nick Turner confident eventing squad will do well in Rio

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Robert Splaine sets sights on Euro medal after Aga win

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Ireland eye another golden RDS moment

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Sam Watson confident of a good show at Camphire International Horse Trials

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Broderick flying successful missions for Ireland under the radar

Hopes high for Nations Cup success in La Baule

It may prove an omen that Cian O’Connor rides Good Luck in today’s Furusiyya Nations Cup at La Baule, France, but the Olympic bronze medallist believes the team has enough ability to create its own fortune.

Fri, 15 May, 2015

Irish team upbeat as Nations Cup kicks-off

Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine was in no mood yesterday for predictions regarding today’s Furusiyya Nations Cup Series opener in Lummen, Belgium, writes John Tynan.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Cian O’Connor grateful for his Good Luck

Cian O’Connor has been anonymous by his own standards for the past few months, but he gave a powerful reminder of his intent last weekend, when winning the World Cup qualifier at Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida, writes John Tynan.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2015

SJI set to change rule on imported horses

Showjumping Ireland (SJI) chairman Tony Hurley yesterday said the organisation is to correct a situation whereby imported horses are automatically given 70 points when first registered here, regardless of their actual performance history.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

Twomey ‘disappointed’ after being axed for nations cup

Show jumper Billy Twomey yesterday described himself as "disappointed" after he was replaced by manager Robert Splaine for tomorrow’s crucial nations cup contest at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2014

Clark hopeful of place in Irish squad for World Games

Days after another stunning success and days before the Irish squad for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) is announced, it’s a case of what will be will be for eventer Aoife Clark.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

‘Every euro accounted for’ in HSI draft budget

Horse Sport Ireland chairman Pat Wall yesterday agreed the governing body should be transparent, conceding he had no issue with a detailed breakdown of its draft budget being made public.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Splaine upbeat as wins keep coming

Ireland’s show jumpers made it three wins in two days at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show yesterday, giving team manager Robert Splaine cause to be particularly upbeat ahead of today’s decisive nations cup contest.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2013

Irish eventing team face hot Aachen opposition

Austin O’Connor believes the Irish team selected for the eventing nations cup at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen next week is not without potential.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013

Splaine cautious about Irish prospects

Despite the successes achieved last year, Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine was yesterday in no mood for talking up his squad’s chances in this year’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Series.

Fri, 17 May, 2013

Watson’s full focus remains on Badminton

It could be argued that Sam Watson’s single-mindedness at Ballindenisk last week cost him a shot at the €50,000 bonus on offer next September.

Fri, 03 May, 2013