Irish Showjumpers

Ireland are a leading show jumping nation and has produced many leading show jumping riders and horses, including show jumping greats including Billy Twomey, Shane Breen, Trevor Coyle, Gerry Mullins and many others. Ireland has also been home of some outstanding breeding stallions that can be found in the bloodline of many of the worlds leading show jumping horses including King Of Diamonds, Clover Hill and Cruising.

Sunnora - International Showjumping Rider

Sunnora is an international showjumper competed by Steven Hadley and Geoff Glazzard, Sunnora competed at the highest levels of the sport including wins at the horse of the year show, Olympia and Hickstead. Below you can watch a video of Sunnora in action with Steven Hadley at Olympia in the world cup qualifer, finishing 2nd. After her stella competition career, Sunnora became a brood mare she had a son who also became an international grade A stallion named Sunnora Son.

Coloured Stallions At Stud In Ireland

Coloured stallions are becoming increasingly popular for sport horse breeders, High Offley Stud is home to coloured show jumping stallion Fernando, sired by the great Kannan, he has competed upto 1.40m competitions. High Offley Fernando is a showjumping stallion offering frozen seman available for export from the UK to Ireland

Irish Horse Marketing USA

Irish couple, Brian Murphy and his charming wife, Catherine Egan Murphy recently bought a lovely house and farm just outside Ocala, Florida, the horse capital of the world. Well known on the A rated East Coast Hunter/Jumper circuit for the past few seasons, this very competitive duo have won several prestigious championships with their European and Irish warmbloods. Not that success is unfamiliar to this couple, as prior to emigrating to the United States they totally domineered the Irish & Scottish showjumping scene for many years. Catherine is a former Irish Amateur Speed Champion and represented her country at International level on many occasions. Not only is she an accomplished horse woman, Catherine holds the British Horse Society teaching certification in addition to the Irish Certification of Equine Studies. Brian has been involved in most aspects of the horse industry for many years and has vast experience as an on-course Race Commentator, Radio and T.V. presenter, Showjumping & Eventing announcer in Europe and in the past few years his melodic, witty presentations have been heard at the Sidelines/Outback Steakhouse Triathlon held at the Palm Beach Int. Polo Ground and at horse shows at Tropical Park, Miami and Littlewood in Wellington.

Both Brian and Catherine travel extensively in Europe, searching for exceptional warmbloods for the US market. They encourage clients to go with them on their buying escapades and have every minute detail covered prior to travel.

At their new facility, Brian & Catherine offer private lessons in Hunter/Jumper and welcome inquiries on sales, leasing, boarding and training. Brian & Catherine are now seeking new clients, with ambition, who are interested in competing on the A rated Hunter/Jumper circuit who have a desire to forward their ability and avail of this couples European winning ways. In addition to the Ocala Florida property this very successful duo have retained their interest in Wellington just outside West Palm Beach, Florida.

Brian Murphy & Catherine Egan Murphy, 12951 NW 21st Court, Citra, Ocala, Florida 32113
TEL: 352 732 9998, CELL: 352 286 7027, E Mail: IHM@rockbridge.net

IHM is pleased to offer you the following selection of top quality Irish and European Sport Horses & ponies for sale. These horses have been carefully selected and have undergone veterinary examination and x-rays before being imported. If you do not see the horse you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to find it for you!

Here is an all round imported Irish Connemara pony that has plenty of experience at showjumping, show hunter, cross country, dressage & field hunting. He is totally uncomplicated, is ridden in a snaffle bridle, is extremely brave and takes care of his rider. Jack is totally bomb proof and would be a great confidence builder for a novice rider. He has a lovely disposition, is excellent to box, shoe and clip and is a total pleasure to be around. POA

Here is one of the finest examples of beauty, confirmation and extra-ordinary talent. Measuring just short of 16.1hh, this very fine specimen of Dutch Warmblood breeding, Parson's Alibi not only has the good looks, but, also the temperament and talent to excel in his chosen discipline. Now ten years old, this stunning looker has adequate experience in the showjumping arena to suggest he will go a long way with an ambitious rider. He started his career in Scotland when at three years of age, he won the National free-school championship over jumps measuring 4ft2ins. He then received extensive training on the flat in addition to a gentle introduction to show jumping proper over courses measuring 3ft 6ins. Alibi soon progressed to jumping in the young rider segment with fences of 4ft3ins. He is currently competing in classes assigned to level 5 & 6 and is constantly in the ribbons. Such is his movement and style, he has been shown in the show hunter ring and he never fails to catch the judges eye.

Parson's Alibi will prove to be a great partner for a light weight adult or young rider with ambition. There is no limit to this athletes ability and perhaps, some day, he can emulate his father, Animo, who jumped in the 1992 Olympic Games. P.O.A.

Irish Mist - If you are looking for a bombproof showjumping schoolmaster ridden in a snaffle bridle, with a huge heart and an extravagant jump? Look no further, you have found the best 16hh gelding in the land who has vast experience in both the adult jumper, amateur owner, and mini prix scene here in the US for the past three years and prior to being imported from Scotland, he was a multiple winner in his home country and the United Kingdom at the highest level. Irish Mist measures in at 16 hh, he is a Holsteiner by Calgary who holds the high jump record in Scotland at 7ft 2ins. Calgary's dad is the famous Cor de la Bryere. Three of Irish Mist half brothers where International athletes of fame, one of them winning the European Young Riders Gold medal in Eventing. Irish Mist is a joy to work with, is totally uncomplicated and a pleasure to ride. He would be ideally suitable for a child/adult or junior amateur jumper rider. He has won several Marshall & Sterling Jumper Classics including Upperville. He has been a frequent winner in the North American league Classics and visited the winners enclosure on many occasions at both the Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington and the Littlewood circuit. Leased to progressive junior from Cape Coral.

V.I.P. Very Important Pinto, 4 year old gelding. This elegant Oldenburg is a very fine example of quality cross breeding. His dad, Hall of Fame, is the sire of many winners in the show ring both at dressage and show hunter whilst his grand father, Art Deco, has produced many top performers in eventing, dressage and the show hunter ring. Measuring just over 17 hands, this very light, straight mover inherited some of his mothers thoroughbred bloodlines and he is exhibiting exceptional talents at such a young age. His mother has already produced winning offspring in the hunter ring. We have him jumping a small course of fences and his groundwork is improving every day. He has a great work ethic and is very willing to please. Get in early on this one, as he is destined to be a star. P.O.A

A 6 year old Dutch Warmblood gelding by the world famous stallion Corland, just recently imported from Holland. He measures in at just over 17 hands and despite his stature, he is most compact, comfortable and athletic. His dressage work is very good, he can be ridden as a hunter or jumper and he is not intimidated by fence size or color. He was lightly shown in Holland prior to being shipped to Florida but is now ready to go in his chosen discipline. This is a quality animal, ridden in a snaffle bridle and is totally uncomplicated. POA

Audacity has a show record that speaks for itself. He has been competing at the Marshall & Sterling Jumper Classic levels for the past few seasons and has been a frequent winner. He is very brave, has an excellent exuberant jump and is brilliant against the clock. Prior to competing in the Marshall & Sterling, he was a regular competitor at Level 5 & 6. His most recent win is a $3000 level 5 classic in Jacksonville in November 2005. This horse would suit a competitive Adult or Junior rider with ambition. POA

Measuring just over 16.1 hands, this very handsome Dutch Warmblood gelding has a very impressive show record on the West Coast circuit up to level 8. A real brave jumper, this 11 year old, dark bay gelding by Voltaire will go all the way in the right hands. He has excellent ground manners, impressive dressage movements, a huge brave jump and looks to die for. He has not been competed much due to his owners academic commitments and therefore, there are many more years of competitive activity left in this quality Dutch warmblood gelding. Suitable for the High Junior/Amateur division and Grand Prix. POA

Here is a real example of quality Irish Sport Horse bloodlines. Imported into the U.S. in June 2005, Cheeky Chimp has extensive field hunting experience and showjumping exposure in the Emerald Isle. Since coming to the US, Chimp has been introduced to cub hunting in North Carolina and has been a frequent visitor to the many trails around Southern Pines. His sire, Master Imp has produced many top class working hunter and showjumping offsprings and many of his sons and daughters can be seen throughout Ireland in various foxhunting venues. Ridden in a snaffle bridle Cheeky Chimp, measuring 16.3 hh and in his eight year is ready to give many years of enjoyment to a new owner. POA

Stableexppress is home to a comprehensivce horse and rider database find information on Irish showjumpers past and prest.