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Tom McEwen wins Ballindenisk CCI4*-L (Eventing Nation)

Great Britain’s Tom McEwen won the NutriScience Equine CCI4*-L at Ballindenisk riding Class Romance, and also took the TRM CCI3*-S and the CCI2*-L at the Co. Cork venue.

Ireland takes bronze at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Final in Boekelo (Horse Sport Ireland)

Ireland finished third on 97.5 penalties behind Great Britain and Germany, climbing from fifth after dressage. Susie Berry led the Irish challenge in sixth individually with Strangford, and all three Irish team horses are nine-year-olds.

DAFM Eventing Development Series announces October fixtures (Horse Sport Ireland)

The 2026 series includes combined training at Milchem EC in Galway on October 18 and arena eventing at Wexford EC on October 24, with €35,000 in total funding.

Ciaran Nallon claims five-star victory in Vienna (Jumper News Ireland)

Ciaran Nallon and Little Special in Red M won the €28,200 Haare Statt Glatze Prize at the Longines Global Champions Tour event in Vienna.

James Connors Smyth wins Big Tour Speed Challenge at Riesenbeck (Jumper News Ireland)

James Connors Smyth won the €28,200 Big Tour Speed Challenge at the CSI2* show in Riesenbeck with Elzandor Z.

Start list for the 2026 Grand Final of the Foal Championship and 3YO Filly Loose Jumping (HSI)

The Grand Final takes place at Emerald Equestrian Centre, Co. Kildare, on Thursday 15 October from 12pm, with 16 foals and 12 fillies competing for the champion titles. Spectators are welcome.

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