August Karlswood Newsletter

August 2023

Karlswood Newsletter

ROUND OF THE MONTH…
Clear Round for Eve D’Ouilly in the CSIO5* Aga Khan Nations Cup

‘The roar of the crowd when the Irish Riders enter the ring during the Aga Khan Nations Cup is indescribable. Thank you Eve D’Ouilly for a fantastic Second Round Clear culminating in a Second Place finish for Team Ireland. Thank you to Nikki Walker, for her constant support!’

WATCH EVE D’OUILLY’S ROUND

SUCCESSFUL CSIO5* BRUSSELS STEPHEX MASTERS FOR COOLMORE SHOWJUMPING
Max and Tom Wachman shine in the Belgium Venue

‘Fantastic weekend at CSIO5* Brussels Stephex Masters with super results from Max and Tom Wachman.

Tom Wachman won his first ever CSIO5* Competition in the Opening Class, followed by a second win in the Two-Phase Class on board the Junior European Silver Medallist Cathalina S.

Max Wachman rode two very competitive rounds on board Quintini to place 2nd and 3rd in the CSIO5* 1.50m Classes. Kilkenny jumped two super Clear Rounds Jumping during the CSIO5* Nations Cup.’

WATCH TOM WACHMAN’S WINNING ROUND

WATCH MAX WACHMAN’S NATIONS CUP SECOND ROUND

‘Full credit to the Brussels Stephex Masters Team who put on yet another incredible event.’

ACROSS THE OCEAN
Nikki Walker and Atout Des Trambles place 4th in the CSIO5* 1.50m Individual Class in Ottawa

‘Congrats to Nikki Walker on her incredible round in the CSIO5* 1.50m Individual Class in Ottawa to conclude in a 4th place finish.

Thank you to Gerry Mullins for his impeccable coaching’.

WATCH NIKKI WALKER’S ROUND

KEEPING UP WITH KARLSWOOD MINI TEAM...
Ben O’Connor in the National Pony Championships

‘Ben O’Connor had a great weekend at the Mullingar National Pony Championships by jumping clear every day and placing 8th in the 128cm 1.05m Class as well as 4th in the 1.05m Grand Prix.

Thank you to the whole Karlswood Mini Team, especially Ruth, Neil and Siobhan for giving Ben the best possible experience!’

WATCH BEN O’CONNOR’S ROUND

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH...
Vanessa Murnaghan

- Name and where are you from?
Vanessa Murnaghan, South Dublin Ireland
- What is your role at Karlswood?
I am part of the Equine Therapy team.
- How did you begin your equestrian career?
Professionally, I began in Australia in the Polo Industry. That set me up for the Showjumping discipline.
- When did you start at Karlswood?
I started in October 2022.
- What are your hobbies?
I enjoy showjumping myself at a national level on my mare.
- What is your career highlight?
Team Ireland taking the win in the CSIO5* Aga Khan 2022, with Cian and Max on the Team. Those moments are to be treasured.