Irish showjumping trio make history in Barcelona

“The future of Irish showjumping on the world stage looks extremely bright.”

Irish showjumping trio make history in Barcelona

In one of the most spectacular results in recent Irish showjumping history, Irish riders filled first, second and fourth places in today's €150,000 five-star Longines Grand Prix of Barcelona, which featured a host of the world's top riders who had descended on the Spanish City for the Nations Cup World Final.

Offaly's Darragh Kenny scooped the winner’s trophy and €58,600 in prize money with the 10-year-old gelding Go Easy De Muze, with Tipperary's Greg Broderick taking runner-up spot and €35,500 with The Irish Sport Horse MHS Going Global. German legend Ludger Beerbaum finished third with Chiara.

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