Cian O'Connor

Welcome to Karlswood

Welcome to Karlswood the home of Irish Olympic medallist, coach and international horse producer - Cian O’Connor. Set in County Meath, Karlswood is the home of Cian’s industry-leading High-Performance Centre. The Karlswood system is based on a structured approach to daily routine and meticulous planning, to help reach our goals.

Cian and the team work together to provide coaching, mentoring, advice on horse purchases and goal-setting. We also facilitate students who wish to progress their showjumping skills while they study in universities in Ireland and across Europe.

When it comes to developing your horse’s fitness, scheduling and planning around competitions – no stone is left unturned.

At Karlswood, we are committed to delivering quality. A place where our goal is the fulfilment of your ambition.

Karlswood 2024

Cian O’Connor

Having ridden in his first Nations Cup for Ireland at the age of 19, Cian has gone on to achieve a remarkable record in selections for the Irish team, with **156 appearances** under his country’s flag to date.

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Nations Cup Rider of The Year 2024

After jumping 15 Clear Rounds for Team Ireland this year, Cian O’Connor was awarded the PferdeWoche award of Nations Cup Rider of the Year 2024 at CSI5* Geneva
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Iron Man 3rd in the CSI5* World Cup of Los Angeles!

Iron Man jumped Double Clear in the CSI5* World Cup of Los Angeles to place 3rd! Thank you to my team and to everyone involved in the organising of this incredible event!
Watch Iron Man’s round
Bentley Du Sury placed 4th in the CSI4* Grand Prix

Bentley Du Sury jumped brilliantly today in the CSI4* Grand Prix at Moura Tours Valencia to plane 4th. Congratulations to Billy Twomey on a brilliant victory!
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Iron Man on the Winning CSIO3* Nations Cup Team at Sunshine Tour

Iron Man was part of the winning Nations Cup Team at Sunshine Tour Montenmedio! Great result for his Nations Cup debut for Team Ireland!
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Bentley Du Sury 2nd place in the CSIO3* Grand Prix of Sunshine Tour

Bentley Du Sury owned by Anastasia Nielsen jumped Double Clear to place 2nd in the CSIO3* Grand Prix of Sunshine Tour
Watch Bentley’s Jump Off Round
Tom Wachman's first CSI3* Grand Prix Win! Riding Tabasco De Toxandria

Fantastic Double Clear for Tom Wachman and Tabasco De Toxandria lead them to victory in the CSI3* Grand Prix of Valencia!
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Team Ireland Placed 2nd in the CSIO5* BMO Nations Cup of Spruce Meadows

'Fancy De Kergane jumped an incredible clear in the CSIO5* BMO Nations Cup of Spruce Meadows to help Team Ireland place 2nd!
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Alice Wachman's First Nations Cup!

'Alice Wachman jumped her First Nations Cup for Team Ireland, after a Clear Round from Alice and Atlantic Du Seigneur to help the Team finish in Second Place!'
Watch Alice's Clear Round
Second Place CSIO5* Aga Khan Trophy

'Fancy De Kergane helped Team Ireland place 2nd in the CSIO5* Aga Khan Trophy Nations Cup! Thank you to the incredible home crowd who came to support us!'
Watch Fancy de Kergane's Clear Round
2024 Paris Olympics

‘Honoured to represent Team Ireland every time I line out and competing in my fourth Olympic Games with great team mates has been very special. Grateful for the amazing team behind me at Karlswood, to my family and all my incredible owners, especiall the Stoute’s’
Third Place for Team Ireland in the CSIO5* Hickstead Nations Cup

‘Delighted to have had the chance to compete in the CSIO5* Hickstead Nations Cup alongside my students Max and Tom Wachman. Together with Denis Lynch, we placed third’.
Watch Fermoy’s Clear Round
Gold Medal YR European Championship

‘Max Wachman, Tom Wachman, Frano Derwin, Niamh McEvoy and Rhys Williams win TEAM GOLD at the European Championships in Peelbergen 2024! Well Done to everyone involved!’
Fancy De Kergane placed 2nd in the CSIO5* Grand Prix of Falsterbo

Blown away by Fancy De Kergane, who jumped Double Clear in the CSIO5* Nations Cup as well as placed 2nd in his first CSIO5* Grand Prix
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