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# Equestrian

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# tokyo 2020
Ireland withdraw from team showjumping as first rider is eliminated after horse suffers fall
Shane Sweetnam and Alejandro had a disastrous qualifying round, with the horse losing a shoe early on.
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Aug 6th 2021, 12:51 PM
# pipped at the post
Cian O'Connor narrowly misses out on medal jump-off in Olympic showjumping final
O’Connor and Kilkenny finish joint-seventh in Wednesday’s individual final.
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Aug 4th 2021, 12:59 PM
# Born to Run
Jessica Springsteen hoping to boss Tokyo Equestrian Park on Olympic debut
The American showjumper is the daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa.
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Aug 3rd 2021, 7:07 AM
# Equestrian
Four-time Irish Olympian Holstein and Sambuca produce spectacular Dressage routine but fall short
An emotional tribute was also paid to the late Tiggy Hancock.
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Jul 25th 2021, 1:30 PM
# like a fine wine
37 years on from Games debut, Aussie veteran set for 8th Olympics
Equestrian Anthony Hoy was named on the Australian team on Friday.
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Jun 25th 2021, 12:28 PM
# Tiggy Hancock
Tributes paid to teenage girl who died yesterday following equestrian accident
Tiggy Hancock was described as a “highly talented” equestrian.
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Jun 17th 2021, 2:00 PM
# Dublin
15-year-old girl dies after being injured during exercise event at equestrian centre
The incident happened at an equestrian centre at Tay Lane in Dublin this afternoon.
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Jun 16th 2021, 10:30 PM
# Called Off
Dublin Horse Show cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus
The event was scheduled for 15-19 July at the RDS.
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Apr 20th 2020, 5:42 PM
# Interview
One of Ireland’s best Olympic medal hopes taking great expectations in his stride
With Rio 2016 just a few months away, The42 chats to one of the individuals with the weight of a nation on his shoulders.
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May 1st 2016, 8:00 AM
# success story
How this Irish rider went from 144th in the world to Olympic qualification in just over a year
Judy Reynolds tells The42 about her long journey to earn Ireland a spot in Rio.
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Mar 13th 2016, 9:30 AM
# Rio 2016
Cian O'Connor loses appeal over bizarre incident which cost Ireland Olympic qualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled out overturning results after a staff member ran out onto the course at the European Championships.
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Jan 4th 2016, 1:35 PM
# horsin' around
Man running in front of Cian O'Connor may cost Ireland Olympic place
Ireland’s team captain understandably looked furious.
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Aug 21st 2015, 7:52 PM
# Limerick
Geraghty makes debut as McManus' retained jockey, but made wait for win after injury return
The Meathman had to settle for second after three months out with a shin injury.
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Jul 5th 2015, 8:04 PM
# Revamp
Here's what the redeveloped RDS will look like after its €20 million makeover
The new Anglesea Stand will bring Leinster’s home up to a 25,000 capacity.
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Jan 30th 2015, 9:00 PM
# jump start
John Gilligan's former estate back in business as elite showjumping centre
The site has been refurbished and is holding qualifiers for the Irish Masters this weekend.
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Oct 25th 2014, 9:45 AM
# horsing around
Dublin Horse Show diary day one: carb loading horses and the Boss's daughter
The 141st edition started this morning and TheScore’s new equestrian correspondent was on hand.
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Aug 6th 2014, 7:46 PM
# Bossing it
Springsteen in town as the 2014 Dublin Horse Show gets under way
The rock legend’s daughter is competing in the RDS this week.
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Aug 6th 2014, 12:38 PM
# One-eyed horse town
One-eyed horse wins nearly €50,000 for Irish showjumper at Hickstead Derby
Trevor Breen took first place at the prestigious event.
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Jun 29th 2014, 6:09 PM
# RDS
19 great pictures from the opening day of the Dublin Horse Show
The sun was out and so were the horses at the RDS in Dublin today.
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Aug 7th 2013, 6:00 PM
# Horse Outside
Germans give Cian O'Connor a Golf GTI but he gifts it to "Frenchy"
The Irishman, who won at bronze medal at London 2012, was ultra generous to his long-time groom.
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Jun 16th 2013, 8:24 PM
# Leopardstown
Mark Your Card: the best bets for today’s Grade racing
The big question on everyone’s lips is ‘will Flemenstar stay?’ Your answer may be just a click away.
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Dec 28th 2012, 8:39 AM
# Flemington
Melbourne Cup: Green Moon rises down under
Jockey Brett Prebble says winning the famous race had been ‘a lifelong dream’.
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Nov 6th 2012, 9:51 AM
# agonising
So close! Byrne 'delighted' despite medal heartbreak
Meanwhile, the sailing event in which Ireland are competing has been delayed.
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Sep 3rd 2012, 2:13 PM
# Wrap
Paralympic Village, Day Four: Team Ireland in dreamland
Meanwhile, there was disappointment for Oscar Pistorius, as he lost out to Brazil’s Alan Oliveira.
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Sep 2nd 2012, 10:51 PM
# Equestrian
Aga Khan: Ireland win Nations Cup at RDS
With four clear rounds, the hosts claimed the show-jumping crown for the first time since 2004.
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Aug 17th 2012, 7:09 PM
# you tell us
Open thread: What are your favourite Irish Olympic memories?
Michael Carruth in Barcelona? Sonia in Sydney? What’s your favourite memories of Irish Olympians in action?
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Aug 9th 2012, 10:43 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Aug 9th 2012, 8:52 AM
# London 2012
Cian O’Connor jumps clear into final round
The Meath-based rider will have a shot at a medal in this afternoon’s second jump at Greenwich Park.
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Aug 8th 2012, 12:35 PM
# Business end
Olympic Breakfast: John Joe Nevin on the brink of glory
Also, time to find out who the fastest man in the world is. No pressure.
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Aug 5th 2012, 8:30 AM
# London 2012
Anna Merveldt opens Olympic dressage campaign
The Italian-based rider is in 14th place overnight after day one in Greenwich Park.
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Aug 2nd 2012, 6:01 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
London 2012 Olympics, Day 3
Yes, the weekend may be over, but the Olympic Games are just warming up. Here is all the good stuff that unfolded on Day Three.
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Jul 30th 2012, 8:20 PM
# 1 day to go
London 2012: Introducing... Ireland's Eventing team
Saddle up with Jimmy and the multi-discipline equestrian squad.
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Jul 26th 2012, 3:10 PM
# 15 days to go
London 2012: Introducing... Billy Twomey
Our expert panel of Jimmies cast an eye upon our leading showjumper.
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Jul 12th 2012, 3:04 PM
# London 2012
Lynch dropped from Irish show-jumping team for London Olympics
The Tipperary jockey has been cut from Team Ireland days after the disqualification of his horse from an event in Germany.
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Jul 9th 2012, 5:47 PM
# London 2012
No suspicion of foul play, insists Olympic hopeful following horse's positive test
Denis Lynch has issued a statement to clarify Lantinus’ disqualification in Aachen, Germany.
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Jul 7th 2012, 1:20 PM
# 20 Days to Go
London 2012: Introducing... Anna Merveldt
We turn our focus to equestrianism to meet the oldest member of Ireland’s Olympic squad, dressage rider Anna Merveldt.
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Jul 7th 2012, 12:00 PM
# Going Viral
YouTube Top 10: because Tom Watson shows the kids how to do it
The grand old golfing master shows up ‘Poults’ and ‘GMac’ while Novak Djokvic practices his backhand for Stallone’s new movie.
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May 10th 2012, 1:32 PM
# London Calling
With just 100 days to go until the 2012 Olympic Games, Irish athletes are on their marks
With a little over three months to go to the London games, we look at all the Irish qualifiers so far and who could still make the grade.
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Apr 18th 2012, 10:40 AM
# best apps ever
Irish company nominated in Best App Ever Awards
A Tipperary company that develops equestrian apps has been shortlisted for the Best App Ever awards.
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Jan 8th 2012, 10:00 AM
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