07-03-2021
Riders hailing from nine nations met in the Grand Prix Stadium for the $36,600 FEI 1.45m CSI3 , sponsored by Prestige Saddlery. Twenty horse and rider combinations raced against the clock in the speed class to see who would best the course built by Ireland’s Alan Wade. After setting the pace early on, Nicky Galligan (IRL) and his own Javas Miss Jordan secured the blue ribbon and winning title with a quick time of 65.44 seconds.
Wade built a very open 1.45m track for riders to challenge. Featuring two double combinations and creative rollbacks, the course was well suited for speed. First to go clear was Robert Blanchette (IRL) aboard Chardonnay with a time of 75.25 seconds. Directly following was Galligan and his mare. Galligan utilized his Jordan’s carefulness and eagerness to go forward to stop the clock ten seconds faster than Blanchette.
Major showjumping success for former Meath club footballer in California
February 02, 2021
Oldcastle s Nicky Galligan
Former Oldcastle star Nicky Galligan is waking up this morning after his first ever Show Jumping Grand Prix win at the Desert International Horse Park in California. On board Javas Miss Jordan the Meath man took home the top prize of $137,000.
Galligan was one of the stars of the show as Oldcastle claimed the 2009 Meath IFC title. The full forward scored 1-3 as Kilmainhamwood were defeated 2-11 to 0-6 in the decider.
The former footballing star took to social media to sum up his win. I realized yesterday wasn t a dream but a day when my dreams came true!