The 2022/2023 season kicks off in Sacramento this week and will include the Royal Horse Show for the first time after two years of cancellations,
Conor Swail
A double-clear effort and a blazing fast final round helped clinch the Nations Cup victory for the Irish team over France.
Conor Swail kicks off competition in the International Ring with a win in the Bantrel Cup; Canada's Sam Walker takes the Recon Metal Jumper.
The Irish rider and Vital Chance de la Roque collected their second consecutive FEI win of the week, also taking the $37,000 Welcome Stake.
The Irish rider rode Theo 160 to the win in a field of 52 ; Canada's Mario Deslauriers has two in the top 10.
The Irish rider rode Nadal Hero & DB to the stallion's second 5* win of the week; Canadian Anya Bereznicki dominates U25 division.
After watching cross-country during the day, over 10,000 spectators remained to watch the evening show jumping competition.
A day-one thriller of a class saw the Swiss rider win aboard Chaplin; Sandy Lupton's Count Me In was third for Conor Swail (IRL).
Conor Swail (IRL) soared to victory with Vital Chance De La Roque, and four Canadian entries broke the top 10 to conclude Desert Circuit III.
Conor Swail (IRL) continues his dominance of this league, this time winning aboard Beth Underhill's former ride Count Me In.