Swail and O’Connor delighted with performance of horses in Florida

While failing to make the jump-off in Saturday’s $500,000 FTI Consulting Grand Prix in Florida, show jumpers Conor Swail and Cian O’Connor were delighted with the performances of their horses, after they finished sixth and seventh, respectively.

Swail had particular reason to be happy, having only recently acquired the ride on 10-year-old French-bred mare Oceane De Nantuel after owner Michel Hecart had a fall.

“I’ve been riding the horse for just three weeks and she has been amazing. She is a little horse with a big heart and I am very happy to have her as part of my string,” said the Co Down native, who confirmed Hecart is happy to let him continue to ride the horse.