October Karlswood Newsletter

October 2025

Karlswood Newsletter

HIGHLIGHTS OF MEXICO TOUR

‘Closing out a really enjoyable trip to Mexico. Our horses jumped great and we learnt a lot together. Thanks as always to my team who travelled with me; Johanna Berg, Chester Jarron and Jean Charles Pirot.

Thank you to the organizers of the 3 shows, @antonioched (Coapexpan), Daniel Rihan (San Miguel De Allende) and the Romo Family (La Silla Monterrey) for making us feel so welcome and for arranging this fantastic autumn tour in the most amazing venues.

Thanks to the Chedraui family for their more than generous hospitality while my team based with them. A wonderful experience with some fantastic friends.’

Our competition highlights:

KENTUCKY TN

2nd Place CSI5* Coapexpan 1.50m - WATCH KENTUCKY ROUND
6th Place CSI5* San Miguel Grand Prix
6th Place CSI5* San Miguel 1.50m - WATCH KENTUCKY ROUND
3rd Place CSI5* Monterrey 1.50m - WATCH KENTUCKY ROUND

EMERALDO 4

3rd CSI2* Coapexpan GP Qualifier
4th CSI2* Coapexpan GP Qualifier - WATCH EMERALDO’S ROUND
3rd CSI5* San Miguel GP Qualifier - WATCH EMERALDO ROUND

PEGASUS

6th place CSI5* Coapexpan 1.50m Class - WATCH PERGASUS’ ROUND
1st Place CSI2* San Miguel Grand Prix!- WATCH PERGASUS’ ROUND
2nd Place CSI5* Monterrey 1.50m Class - WATCH PEGASUS’ ROUND

DELIGHTED TO WELCOME SOME NEW HORSES TO CIAN’S STRING

CHATOLINUE PS - 12 years old Gelding by Chacco Lover x Stakkatol
’Excited for our upcoming shows with this experienced horse previously ridden by Ricardo Pissani to the top level. He has jumped fantasic over the last two weeks at Vejer De La Fontera in the 1.45m and 1.50m Classes.’
WATCH CHATOLINUE’S ROUND

CORINNA Z - 9 years old Mare by Cornet Obolensky x Kannan GFE
’Very happy to welcome this superstar mare to the Karlswood Team who was brilliantly bred and produced by Kara Chad. Corinna Z and Cian placed 4th in the CSI2* Grand Prix of Vejer de la Frontera.’
WATCH CORINNA’S ROUND

VON CHAP SON - 6 year old Gelding by Diamant De Semilly x Chacco-Blue
’Looking forward to the future with this fantastic horse. He has jumped all clear rounds at Vejer de la Frontera in the CSIYH 6yo Classes and the CSI2* 1.35m Classes.’
WATCH VON CHAP SON’S ROUND

CANBELLA BLUE PS TOOK HONORS IN THE CSIO3* 1.50M TWO-PHASE AT VEJER DE LA FRONTERA

‘Canbella Blue PS took the win in the competitive CSIO3* 1.50m Two-Phase Class at Vejer de la Frontera.’

WATCH CANBELLA BLUE’S ROUND

WELCOMING FRANCIS DERWIN: AN EXCITING NEW COLLABORATION WITH KARLSWOOD

Francis Derwin is a talented Irish showjumper who has represented Ireland at European level and has now stepped up to Nations Cup competitions. He has secured three Youth European Championship team medals, including gold in 2021 and 2024, silver in 2022, and is also highly successful on the Irish national show jumping circuit, regularly achieving top Grand Prix results. Recognized as one of Ireland’s most promising young riders, he continues to progress confidently through the international ranks.

‘Francis Derwin will take the lead in developing the young horses based at Karlswood, including those from our own program, WOW Trading, and Karlswood Partners. He is a fantastic addition to our team — his expertise allows us to bring even more top-quality horses through to Grand Prix level for our customers, while he continues to progress his own career with our full support and commitment. - Welcome to the Team Frano!’ - Commented Cian O’Connor

MAX WACHMAN AND TIPPERARY SECURE THE WIN FOR TEAM IRELAND DURING THE CSIO3* NATIONS CUP OF VEJER DE LA FROTNERA

‘Max Wachman and Tipperary jumped a superb Clear Round in the CSIO3* Nations Cup of Vejer de la Frontera to secure the win for Team Ireland for the second year in a row. During week 3, Max and Tipperary also placed 4th in the CSI4* 1.50m Karlswood Trophy. Congratulations to the whole team at Coolmore Showjumping’.

WATCH TIPPERARY’S ROUND

BEN AND CATOKA JUMP CLEAR IN THEIR FIRST SHOW TOGETHER

‘Very proud of Ben and Ruthie’s mare Catoka who jumped clear in both their classes during their first show together at Vejer de la Frontera.’

WATCH CATOKA’S ROUND

TEAM KARLSWOOD’S YOUNG HORSES IMPRESSING AT SUNSHINE TOUR

‘Very happy with the fantastic performances our young horses have had over the last weeks at Sunshine Tour - Vejer de la Frontera. Congratulations to their riders on giving them such a great development and introduction to the sport.’

NOLLE - WOW Trading’s 7 year old Gelding by Chacfly PS x Action-Breaker ridden by Francis Derwin - SEE NOLLE’S ROUND

MARBLE ARCH - Nouf Al Degaither’s 7 year old Mare by Gino H x Hos D’O ridden by Jack Geaney - SEE MARBLE ARCH’S ROUND

JUMP THE GUN - Ronnoco Jump’s 7 year old Gelding by I’m Special De Muze x Master Imp ridden by Jack Geaney

ARGENTO CONTE - Nikki Walker’s 6 year old Stallion by Armitage x Contendro I ridden by Jack Geaney - SEE ARGENTO CONTE’S ROUND

UNIFLY - WOW Trading’s 6 year old Gelding by United Touch S x Cornet Obolensky ridden by Jack Geaney - SEE UNIFLY’S ROUND

COOL JUMPER HB - WOW Trading’s 6 year old Gelding by Conthargos x Calido I ridden by Beth Underhill - SEE COOL JUMPER’S ROUND

ALICE WACHMAN JUMPING AMAZING ROUNDS THRROUGHOUT THE SUNSHINE TOUR

‘Alice Wachman won the CSO4* 1.35m Class placed 4th in two occasions aboard Thijssen SR Z in the CSI2* 1.35m. Aboard Atlantic Du Seigneur, Alice placed 7th aboard in the CSI2* 1.40m Class.’

WATCH THIJSSEN’S ROUND

TEAM KARLSWOOD STUDENTS HAVING A GREAT SHOW AT SUNSHINE TOUR

‘Grace Sappington and Jakima-VL had a consistent show at Sunshine Tour finishing off with a Clear Round in the CSI2* 1.40m Class. Steven Wentzel jumped to 2nd place aboard Katy Perry Terma in the CSI2* 1.35m Class and jumped Clear on Glandore in the CSI2* 1.40m Class.

WATCH STEVEN’S SECOND PLACE ROUND

BEN AND THE MILLION DOLLAR BABY WIN THE 12.2 GRAND PRIX AT SOUTHVIEW, UK

‘Brilliant win for Ben and The Million Dollar Baby in the 128cm pony Grand Prix at Southview. Well done to all our team at Karlswood Mini Team. Full credit to Ruth for the tremendous effort every single day!

WATCH BEN’S JUMP OFF

KARLSWOOD PARTNER’S GANGSTER DE MONTDESIR WINS THE CSI5* GRAND PRIX AT EQUITA LYON

‘WOW! Karlswood Partner’s Gangster De Montdesir ridden by Richard Vogel impressed by winning the CSI5* Grand Prix of Equita Lyon being Gangster’s debut at the 1.60m level.’

WATCH GANGSTER’S ROUND