NEWS

Successful Week for Team Ballywalter in Gijon

03.09.2024
Bertram and Harry had a highly successful week in CSI4* Gijon, Spain, delivering several strong performances.

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Harry & Lukaku vd Bisschop take victory in London

20.08.2024
Harry and Lukaku vd Bisschop took victory in Sunday's five-star Lugano Diamonds Trophy at the Global Champions Tour in London.

Bertram and Caprisco Secure Strong 4th Place Finish in Dublin

16.08.2024
Yesterday at the prestigious CSIO5* Dublin Horse Show, Bertram and the remarkable mount Caprisco (owned by Pang Qinyu), delivered an impressive performance, securing a solid 4th place finish in the feature class of the day, the 1m60 Cashel Palace Hotel Stakes.

The class was ultimately won by fellow Irishman Daniel Coyle, who took the top spot aboard Incredible.

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Double victory for Kazelli VDL

07.08.2024
Harry Allen led a strong Irish contingent with a double win at the three-star level at Sentower Park last weekend.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected the equestrian team for Paris

10.07.2024
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected the equestrian team who are set to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.

Ireland Wins the 1m60 CSIO5* Nations Cup in Aachen

08.07.2024
The Irish Show Jumping Team delivered a stunning performance in Aachen last week, clinching the prestigious five-star Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup.

Photo Madeleine Bergsjø 

Harry and Daredevil Z Shine at LGCT Stockholm

02.07.2024
It's been a good week at the 5* Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) in Stockholm, Sweden. Harry and his 7-year-old mare, Daredevil Z (Dominator 2000 Z / Pronto), delivered an impressive performance, taking two wins and one runner-up finish in the CSIYH1* Lovsta Future Challenge.

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Harry & Lukaku winning in Paris

02.07.2024
In a remarkable display of skill and speed, Harry soared to the top of the leaderboard in the 1.60m against the clock class at the 5* Global Champions Tour (GCT) in Paris,  riding Lukaku vd Bisschop.

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Bertram & Buddy Nominated for Paris 2024

12.06.2024
Horse Sport Ireland has nominated the athlete/horse combinations for consideration by the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) to represent Team Ireland in Show Jumping at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Aloga Auction Delivers Record-Breaking Success in Its 4th Edition

29.05.2024
Sentower Park, Belgium - May 9, 2024 - The 4th edition of the Aloga Auction electrified audiences with an evening of unparalleled excitement and top-tier equestrian talent. Hosted by esteemed auctioneer Frederick de Backer and master of ceremonies Brendan McArdle, the event sold nineteen showjumping horses and twelve dressage horses to clients worldwide.

Harry & Calculatus taking 2nd Place in the Spectacular GCT Grand Prix of Doha

03.03.2024
Harry Allen and Calculatus achieved an outstanding result as they clinched the runner-up position in the highly competitive Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha held yesterday evening.

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Bertram & Castigo de Amor continue to shine in Spain

14.02.2024
Just two weeks after securing two podium finishes in the 1m45 classes at Oliva Nova, the dynamic duo of Bertram and Castigo de Amor added another achievement yesterday by claiming the runner-up spot in the 1m50 class at the Andalucia Tour in Vejer de la Frontera.
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Highlights from Spring MET 2024

29.01.2024
Ballywalter Stables had a successful start to the 2024 showjumping season in Oliva Nova, Spain, with two weeks competition at the SPRING MET 1 at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour.

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Harry second and third in Salzburg

14.12.2023
Harry and Calulatus left an indelible mark in 3* Salzburg, Austria, with a commanding 3rd place finish in the 1m55 Grand Prix.

Bertram win the CSI2* Grand Prix in Sentower

27.11.2023
Yesterday's CSI2* 1m45 Grand Prix at Sentower Park ended with a win for Bertram and Castigo de Amor.

Harry & Calculatus 4th in Madrid

27.11.2023
Harry and Calculatus continue their impressive form. On Friday, the duo secured a respectable 4th place in the 5* Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy 1m50 speed class at Madrid Horse Week in Spain. 

Bertram & Buddy fourth in the prestigious GCT Super Grand Prix in Prague

19.11.2023
Proving their standing among the top contenders, Bertram and Pacino Amiro delivered an outstanding performance, narrowly missing the podium in yesterday's prestigious €1.26 million Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.

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Calculatus third in 4* Grand Prix in Saint-Lô

30.10.2023
Harry and Calculatus secured a well-deserved third-place finish in the 1.55m Grand Prix at Saint-Lô, France, yesterday after delivering an impressive double clear.

Bertram Allen Unveils Aloga Equestrian: Crafting Excellence in Horse Blankets

20.10.2023
Aloga Equestrian is the culmination of a passionate collaboration between the Allen family and a team of dedicated professional equestrians and expert designers.

Bertram and Kick-Off AG 4th in the Beijing Masters Grand Prix

16.10.2023
Bertram and the 13-year-old mare, Kick-Off AG, delivered an impressive performance at the CSI3* Beijing Masters this weekend. 

Castigo de Amor secures the Grand Prix victory at Sentower Park

09.10.2023
Bertram, along with the striking grey 10-year-old Holsteiner stallion, Castigo de Amor, sired by Cascadello - Con Air 7, emerged victorious in the CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix at Sentower Park this past weekend, triumphing over 50 competitors, with 11 achieving double clears.

Kumina Della Caccia: The new 7-year-old World Champion

25.09.2023
At the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2023 in Lanaken, Belgium, Harry & Kumina Della Caccia (Kannan/ Toulon) clinched the gold medal in the 7-year-old Category.

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Bertram and Pacino Amiro finish third in $3 Million Spruce Meadows Grand Prix

11.09.2023
Bertram and Pacino Amiro recorded another hugely impressive result on Sunday, when they claimed a third-place finish in the five-star CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex at the Spruce Meadows Masters in Canada.

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Bertram secures historic Irish Nations Cup win at Spruce Meadows

11.09.2023
The Irish Show Jumping Team added another Nations Cup victory to the 2023 roll of honor after winning the CSIO5* BMO Nations Cup at Spruce Meadows on Saturday night.

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Ballywalter Team Shines in Gijon

28.08.2023
It has been an exceptionally memorable week in Gijon, filled with outstanding equestrian achievements for the Ballywalter Team.

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Dublin witnesses a DOUBLE TRIUMPH for BERTRAM while HARRY secures RUNNER-UP spot

14.08.2023
As we wrap up the unforgettable 2023 Dublin Horse Show, it's clear we've had an exceptional week. Both Bertram and Harry shone brightly, with every horse delivering incredible performances.

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Bertram shines in St Lô, France, with double podium triumphs

07.08.2023
Bertram showed great form in St Lô, France, delivering an excellent performance over the weekend with two podium finishes in the 1.45m ranking classes.

Bertram victorious in the GCT Grand Prix of A Coruña

16.07.2023
Riding the exceptional Pacino Amiro owned by Aiden McGrory, Bertram took home the win in the prestigious GCT Grand Prix of Coruna yesterday.

Harry & Calculatus third at Ommen Grand Prix

10.07.2023
It has been a memorable weekend at the CSI3* Ommen in the Netherlands, filled with success from start to finish.

Bertram Allen to New York Empire

28.06.2023
As the GCL season enters leg 9 in Monaco this week, the New York Empire has made a decisive move to fortify their lineup. The team has eagerly welcomed Bertram to contribute in the second half of the season & enhancing their team tactics for the crucial push towards the highly anticipated 2023 GC Prague Playoffs.

Harry & Calculatus Among the Top Contenders in Rotterdam

25.06.2023
On Thursday at the CHIO Rotterdam, Harry Allen and his talented horse Calculatus mesmerized the audience with their remarkable skills yet again.

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Harry & Calculatus Shine Again With a Podium Finish in the 1m55 Grand Prix of CSIO3* Bratislava

12.06.2023
Yesterday, Harry secured an impressive third-place finish in the 1m55 Grand Prix of CSIO3* Bratislava; riding the talented and reliable partner, the extraordinary gelding Calulatus.

Bertram & Carrera Denfer victorious at CSI4* Geesteren

12.06.2023
Bertram topped the podium in yesterday's 1m45 Speed & Handiness class held on grass at CSI4* Geesteren, in the Netherlands.  

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IRELAND WINS NATIONS CUP IN BRATISLAVA

10.06.2023
The Irish Show Jumping Team have won the EEF Longines Nations Cup in Bratislava.

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Bertam finishes 2nd in the 1.45m Ranking Class in CSI2* Lier

05.06.2023
Bertram & Emmylou finished 2nd in Friday's 1.45m Ranking Class in CSI2* Lier, Belgium. Bertram stopped the clock in 32.17 seconds, a slim margin to Mexican winner Eugenio Garza Perez & Chalouries PS, who finished in 31.84 seconds. Belgium rider Sacha Beghuin finished third.

Podium for Bertram and Pacino Amiro in 1.60m Royal Windsor 5* Grand Prix

15.05.2023
Bertram and Pacino Amiro finished a magnificent third place in the 1.60m Rolex Grand Prix at Windsor on Sunday. The experienced Irish Sport Horse jumped beautifully in both rounds of the big five-star class to land a brilliant podium place accompanied by the world’s number four rider Martin Fuchs, who took the win, and runner-up Ben Maher riding Olympic champion Explosion W. 

Photo Ashley Neuhof

COMING UP: ALOGA AUCTION's 3rd EDITION

18.04.2023
Don't miss ALOGA AUCTION's 3rd edition of handpicked and exceptional showjumpers, taking place on May 1st at the stunning SENTOWER PARK in Opglabbeek, Belgium.

Bertram and Buddy take brilliant podium finish in 5* ROLEX Grand Prix

02.04.2023
Bertram & Buddy ended a spectacular season in Wellington with a podium finish in the $500,000 Rolex CSI5* Grand Prix during the final ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International.

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KWPN stallion Four Seasons to Ballywalter Stables

31.03.2023

BALLYWALTER STABLES is excited to have purchased the talented seven-year-old KWPN stallion Four Seasons (For Pleasure x Cassini II), grandson of the 1.60m mare Vink Flower, from Team Nijhof (Roelof Bril and Kees van den Oetelaar). An exciting one for the future!

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Bertram takes 5* win for the second day in a row

10.03.2023
Bertram made it two from two in the opening days of the CSI5* during week nine at WEF when he brought Pacino Amiro (owned by Aiden McGrory) to victory in yesterday's 1.55m ranking class.

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Bertram & Edison De Hus take their first international win at WEF

10.03.2023
Once again the Florida venue proved to be a happy hunting ground for Bertram. Riding the 9-year-old bay gelding Edison De Hus, Bertram was one of the last riders into the ring in the 1.45m ranking in the CSI5* show at Wellington International.

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Harry & Calculatus finish 4th in 4* Grand Prix in Spain

23.02.2023
Harry and Calculatus set an uncatchable pace over the 4* 1m55 Grand Prix course on Sunday at the Andalucian Sunshine Tour in Spain to finish 4th in a field of 50 riders and nine in the jump-off. Harry had the fastest time in the jump-off with 38. 38 sec but one pole down, put them in 4th.

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On the same day, Harry and Carrera Denfer won the 1m30 Medium Tour.

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Bertram and Emmylou Storm to Victory in CSI3* Grand Prix

23.02.2023
The Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 6 came to a close on Sunday with the CSI3* Grand Prix on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village. Bertram and the speedy Emmylou topped a 10-horse jump-off in the day’s featured international class.

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Bertram & Buddy win thursday's 5* 1m55 class at WEF

10.02.2023
The energy was high in the International Ring at Wellington International on Thursday morning as a slew of the top riders in the world suited up to contest the precursor event to Saturday evening’s CSI5* grand prix during ‘Saturday Night Lights’.

HURICANE DE CHAMPLOUE TO BALLYWALTER STABLES

02.02.2023
BALLYWALTER STABLES is excited to have purchased the exciting Selle Français licensed jumping stallion HURICANE DE CHAMPLOUE. A son of the legendary Cornet Obolensky, with an equally fantastic dam line in the excellent breeding stallion Diamant de Semilly. HURICANE DE CHAMPLOUE's grandmother is also the mother of the legendary showjumping gelding Itot du Chateau.

Bertram & Emmylou win the Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI4* 1.45m

30.01.2023
Course designer Peter Grant’s (CAN) set a one-round speed track that welcomed 50 pairs to test their quickness. The one that couldn’t be caught, however, was Bertram and Emmylou (Billy Mexico x Lupin Z), clocking in at 61.85 seconds. Second-place finisher Jessica Springsteen was just two seconds off the pace in 63.36 seconds, while Vanessa Hood rounded out the podium in 63.51 seconds.

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Bertram & Edison De Hus 5th in yesterday's Grand Prix at WEF

22.01.2023
Only six riders advanced to the jump-off in yesterday's Palm Beach Equine clinic Grand Prix in Wellington, with Bertram and 8-year-old Edison De Hus posting a speedy jump-off securing the second-best time. One unlucky pole put the duo in an impressive 5th place. Kent Farrington took the win, Ben Maher came runner-up, and Jos Verloy finished third.

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Bertram & Caprisco topping the podium at WEF

20.01.2023
A good start at WEF for Bertram. Just a few days after his arrival in Florida, he takes on winning the 1m40 class riding  Caprisco. The 8 year old gelding  Edison De Hus had a super double clear on Wednesday, finishing 6th. All horses feel great after the long travel to Wellington.

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Pacino Amiro ranked the second-best-earning showjumping horse in 2022

03.01.2023
According to EQUNEWS and the new showjumping app 'Jumpr' (which analyzes the results of international riders and horses), Pacino Amiro is ranked the second-best-earning showjumping horse in 2022, collecting 959.237 euros. Daniel Deusser's Killer Queen takes the number one spot, earning her rider 1.063.187 euros.

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Five-star Grand Prix Victory for Bertram and Empoli de Champloue in Riyadh

18.12.2022
Bertram and the 8-year-old gelding Empoli de Champloue (Arko (de) x Diamant de Semilly) took their first five-star Grand Prix victory in Riyadh yesterday.

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Bertram fourth in the World Cup leg of Riyadh

12.12.2022
Bertram continued his success from Thursday's runner-up finish in Riyadh by taking fourth place in Friday's CSI4* World Cup with Pacino Amiro. David Will speeded to victory on Zaccorado Blue, and Mike Kawai came in second on Saxo de La Cour.  Bertram will attend the CSI5* show in Riyadh this week.

Empoli de Champloue runner-up in Riyadh

09.12.2022
Bertram & the 8 yo gelding Empoli de Champloue made it a brilliant runner-up finish in Thursday's 1m50 class at CSI4* Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Abdel Said took the win on Arpege du RU. Bertram will ride Pacino Amiro in today's 4* Grand Prix.

Archive Photo Roland Thunholm

Bertram & Caprisco second in 2* Grand Prix

05.12.2022
Between some busy weeks in Stockholm and Riyadh, Bertram brought some of the Ballywalter youngsters to the 2* show in Lichtenvoorde, which resulted in a superb runner-up finish in Sunday's 2* Grand Prix with the 8yo gelding Caprisco.
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Wellington win for Harry

05.12.2022
Harry has settled in well in Wellington at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida. Last week he climbed to the top of the podium in the $10.000 1m40 Open Junior Stake riding Carrera Denfer, as well as being placed in both the 1m45 and 1m50 LR class with Calculatus. The talented youngster Karlsson was ranked 3rd in the $5.000 1m35 class.

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Stockholm victory for Bertram and Empoli de Champloue

27.11.2022
Bertram repeated his winning mood from previous years in Stockholm last night as he guided the 8-year-old gelding Empoli de Champloue (Arko (de) x Diamant de Semilly) to victory in Saturday's 1m45 speed class at Sweden International Horse Show.
Photo Roland Thunholm

Runner-up success in Stockholm

27.11.2022
Bertram & the 12 yo mare Emmylou kicked off Sweden Horse Show in Stockholm with a brilliant runner-up finish in Thursday's 1m45 opening class. 
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Bertram helps Miami Celtics win GCL Super Cup

21.11.2022
An outstanding performance from Bertram and Michael G Duffy, along with Switzerland's Edouard Schmitz, guided Miami Celtics to a massive victory in yesterday's €1.5M Global Champions League Super Cup Final at Prague in the Czech Republic.

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Bertram 1st & 2nd in Peelbergen

15.11.2022
The 8-year-olds did well in Peelbergen last weekend. Jelvinia was a star, winning the 1m40 class, while Caprisco came 2nd in the 1m45 jump-off class. Next stop Prague for the GCL Super Cup

GRAND PRIX WIN FOR BERTRAM & EMMYLOU

07.11.2022
Bertram partnered Ballywalter's 10-year-old mare Emmylou to victory in Saturday's two-star Grand Prix at Peelbergen in The Netherlands. A clear jump-off round in 38.09 saw them finish nearly a second ahead of Belgian runner-up Evelyne Putters with Eye of the Tiger.

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Empoli de Champloue with 1m55 runner-up finish in Riyadh

24.10.2022
Bertram and the 8-year-old gelding Empoli de Champloue scored a runner-up finish in Friday's Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Trophy 1.55m jump-off class at the GCT fixture in Riyadh .
Victory went to Germany's Christian Ahlmann and Solid Gold Z. On the show's first day, the duo finished 4th in the 1m45.

Bertram and Pacino Amiro had a great day on Thursday, finishing 5th in the 1m55.

Emmylou 3rd in 1m45 ranking class in Lier

17.10.2022
Bertram & the 12 yo mare Emmylou finished 3rd in the 1m45 ranking class in Lier last weekend.

Youngsters in the spotlight at Sentower Park

10.10.2022
The Ballywalter youngsters got to shine at the 2* show at Sentower park last weekend, where Bertram & Harry brought eight horses.

Karlsson with double win in Deurne

26.09.2022
Karlsson once again proved his outstanding qualities in the youngster classes at 2* Deurne last weekend when he grabbed a double win in the 7/8 yo classes, including the final on Saturday.

Successful youngsters in Samorin

19.09.2022
Two weeks of competition in Samorin is complete – with many excellent 2 - and 3 star results from our horses.

Remarkable five podium finishes for Bertram in Valkenswaard

30.08.2022
Bertram had a great week in Valkenswaard last weekend jumping some fantastic rounds, scoring no less than five podium finishes. 

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Team Ireland claims Olympic qualification for Paris with fourth-place finish at World Championships

15.08.2022
On a night of high drama at the ECCO FEI World Show Jumping Championships in Herning, Denmark, an outstanding performance from Michael Blake's Irish Show Jumping team of Denis Lynch, Bertram Allen, Cian O'Connor and Daniel Coyle, saw them take one of the five coveted places on offer for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Four wins and Grand Prix success at 3* Sentower Park

08.08.2022
It was a superb first show for Bertram and the 9-year-old Irish-bred Newmarket Influence at Sentower Park last weekend. The bay gelding came to Ballywalter only two weeks ago and is already proving himself to be a pleasant horse to ride and a true winner by taking trippel win at 1m40 level.

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Remarkable three 5* podium finishes for Bertram in Dinard, including the 1m60 GP

01.08.2022
Bertram and Pacino Amiro made it a sensational CSI5* 1m60 Grand Prix podium finish yesterday when flying to third place in a very challenging and prestigious 5* ROLEX Grand Prix at the beautiful grass arena at Jumping International de Dinard.

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Harry & Over Lux claim YR individual bronze medal at the European Championships in Spain

17.07.2022
The six weeks new partnership of Harry and Over Lux is already a success story, as the duo claim a European bronze medal at their 4th show together.
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Bertram & Empoli de Champloue on top in 2* Grand Prix in Knokke

04.07.2022
The Ballywalter Stables horses have been in great form during the first week at the 3*event in Knokke, Belgium, jumping some excellent rounds. 

Bertram Allen and Pacino Amiro win at GCT Stockholm

20.06.2022
Bertram Allen closed his brilliant GCT Stockholm weekend yesterday with a win on Pacino Amiro (owned by Aiden McGrory) in a lightning-fast 1.55m jump-off class.
With the Olympic Stadium packed to the rafters. Bertram defeated Daniel Deusser on Jasmien vd Bisschop to take the win by just 0.04 seconds. Local hero Peder Fredricson finished the podium to take bronze on Catch Me Not S.

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Emmylou runner-up in Stockholm

19.06.2022
Emmylou continues her excellent form to finish as runner-up in the 5* 1m45 opening class in Stockholm City Bertram, after winning the GP Qualifier in CSI3* Geesteren last week.

Henrik von Eckermann took the win with Glamour Girl, Omer Karaevli & Avant Toi (TUR) finished third.

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Karlsson & Bertram best in the Youngster Challenge in Stockholm

19.06.2022
No one managed to beat the strong duo of Bertram and 7yo Karlsson (by Carrera VDL), who took the win in the 1m35 Future Challenge Youngster challenge in CSI5* Stockholm city yesterday after finishing as runner-up the day before. Bertram stopped the clock in 66.34 seconds. 

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1m50 win for Bertram & Emmylou

11.06.2022
Bertram & Emmylou (Billy Mexico \ Lupin Z) continue their good form to win the 1m50 GP Qualifier in CSI3* Geesteren, counting 53 combinations.

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Runner-up finish for Irish Show Jumping team in Nations Cup of Norway

11.06.2022
The Irish Show Jumping team presented by Irish Chef d'Equipe Taylor Vard, Thomas Ryan (Springfield 21), Jeremy Sweetnam (Brown Star Z), Comdt Geoff Curran (Glengarra Wood) and Harry Allen (Over Lux (ISH) claimed a superb runner-up finish in yesterday's three-star Longines EEF Nations Cup at Drammen in Norway.

Photo Therese Alhaug

Runner-up finish for Bertram and Emmylou in St Tropez

20.05.2022
Yesterday, the Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez kicked off at the French Riviera. Bertram and Emmylou started the weekend well with a 5* runner-up finish in the 1m45 opening class.

Bertram voted star of the month winner

01.05.2022
Bertram won the Gain Equine Nutrition / The Irish Field Star star of the month for March 2022. Bertram had a successful season competing in Wellington and Ocala, US, where he won three major Grand Prix in the space of a few weeks.

Successful weekend at Sentower Park

01.05.2022
Bertram guided 8-year-old Kurkuma Della Caccia, owned by Ballywalter Stables, to win the 1m45 ranking class at Sentower Park last weekend.

A unique sport horse auction teams up with Sentower Park for a night to remember

24.04.2022
In 2021 brothers Bertram and Harry Allen, along with their fellow showjumper Maxi Lill came together to present a unique Sport Horse auction. Following the success of the inaugural Aloga auction, the team welcomes Laurens Meynaerts (CEO of Sentower Park) on board. With Laurens, the team gains a well-experienced event manager and sports director. Laurens will transform the first-class facilities of Sentower Park into a remarkable auction venue.

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The 2022 Aloga Auction coming up!

12.04.2022
2021 saw the first edition of the highly successful Aloga Auction at Ballywalter Stables, Hünxe. Now, for 2022, the team are ready to take it to the next level at Sentower Park!

Bertram and Pacino Amiro Cruise to another 5* Top Finish in Florida

01.04.2022
Yesterday's qualifying track for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI5* in Florida was sure to be a challenge worthy of the elite combinations contesting it. Still, no one could beat the experienced and speedy duo of Bertram and Pacino Amiro.

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Dancing Queen Z with runner-up finish in Bonheiden Grand Prix

27.03.2022
Dancing Queen looked to be in phenomenal form yesterday, cruising around the arena to take runner-up spot in the 2* Grand Prix in Bonheiden, Belgium. Harry Allen steered the experienced mare through a flawless jump-off to finish just a tenth of a second behind winner Jens Vandenberk (BEL) and Faldiano. Out of 46 riders lined up, nine combinations made it a double clear.

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Brilliant 5* result for Bertram and Emmylou in Florida

27.03.2022
Two weeks after Bertram and Emmylou made it a brilliant 5* 1m45 runner-up finish at the Winter Equestrian Festival,  the 10-year-old mare again jumped amazing to finish 8th in last night's challenging CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Series Final in Florida, counting 48 combinations.  

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Bertram and Emmylou with runner-up finish in Florida

23.03.2022
Bertram and EMMYLOU have made it a brilliant runner-up finish at the Winter Equestrian Festival in the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m CSI5*.

Harry Allen honoured for his achievements at the Irish Horse World awards

16.03.2022
Every year, the Irish Horse World awards gather the leading figures in the horse sport in Ireland to celebrate the year of the sport. 

Photo Lorraine O´Sullivan 

Bertram and Harley take a sensational victory in 4* Grand Prix at Ocala, Florida.

07.03.2022
A sensational performance from Bertram and Harley vd Bisschop saw them take victory in yesterday's four-star FEI World Cup Grand Prix at Ocala, which counts as Bertram's third Grand Prix victory; in three weeks!

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Bertram and Pacino Amiro win five-star Florida Grand Prix for second year in-a-row

27.02.2022
Bertram made history at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida this morning (Sunday), when he scored back-to-back Grand Prix victories on the same two weeks he had also won in 2021. A two-time winner of WEF three-star Grand Prix in 2021 and 2022, Bertram again rose to the top in the five-star $406,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix with Pacino Amiro (ISH), the same mount he rode to victory in 2021.

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Calisto Blanc to Adrienne Sternlicht (US)

26.02.2022
Ballywalter Stables are delighted to announce the sale of the exceptional 8-year-old gelding Calisto Blanc (Cantolar / Cartogran) to American rider Adrienne Sternlicht. 

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Bertram takes another big triumph in Florida

23.02.2022
Bertram stormed to victory in Sunday’s $140,000 (€123,000) IDA Development three-star Grand Prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida - for the second year in a row.

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Aka Khan winning stallion, Romanov, standing at Castlefield Breeding Farm in Ireland.

18.02.2022
Romanov II is possibly the greatest ever stallion son of Heartbreaker. The living legend, propelled teenager Bertram Allen towards the top of the world rankings by winning 5* Grand Prix against the world's best horses. His front leg technique is the envy of many, and his willingness to work is evident.

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Carlo sold to Southern Arches

16.02.2022
We are delighted to announce the sale of the hugely promising Carlo 454 ( Conthargos / Balou Du Rouet) to Southern Arches to be ridden by the American rider, Callie Schott.
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Carthagena sold to the US

09.02.2022
We're excited to announce the sale of Carthagena (Mylord Carthago*hn / Calido I) to the US.

Bertram Allen has ridden the 9-year-old Holsteiner mare since she came to Ballywalter Stables a few months ago.

Carlo finishes 3rd in the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors at WEF

31.01.2022
Bertram Allen and Carlo 454 (Conthargos / Balou Du Rouet) had a great start to the 2022 WEF circuit, finishing third in Sunday's $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI4* at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida. Jordan Coyle took the winning prize.

Bertram will be competing in Wellington in February and March before returning to Europe later this spring. 

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Harmonie L sold to Sam Berry (US)

30.01.2022
We want to congratulate Sam Berry (US) and Finally Home Farm, on the purchase of the 10-year-old Harmonie L ( Dutch Design / Balou L). We are looking forward to following their journey on the other side of the Atlantic. Harry and Bertram brought up the 10-year-old mare since she was seven, with several accomplishes up to 4* level. Wishing Sam the best of luck with this super mare!

Classified sold to Stransky's Mission Farm

05.01.2022
The nine-year-old talent Classified (Je T'aime Flamenco/Libertino), who recently made a great impression in Geneva, winning the 5* 1m50 Prix des Communes Genevoises, has been sold to Stransky's Mission Farm in Wellington to be ridden by the Spanish rider Gonzalo Busca Roca. 

Photo Sporfot 

Classified & Bertram unbeatable at CHI Geneva

10.12.2021
Bertram and the 8-year-old gelding, Classified, were unbeatable in today's 1m50 Prix des Communes Genevoises in Geneva, Switzerland.

Photo Sportfot

Classified takes second place in Geneva

09.12.2021
Bertram and Classified have made it an excellent start to the prestigious CHI Geneva, Switzerland, to finish second in the 1m45 Prix Swiss Wine Genève speed class attracting 49 horse-and-rider combinations.

Guinness to Gudrun Patteet (BEL) and Seacoast Stables

02.12.2021
The 10-year-old breeding stallion by Nabab de Reve, owned by Noel Delahunty & Ballywalter Stables, has been sold to Gudrun Patteet (BEL) and Seacoast Stables.

Casiano sold to Chandler Meadows and Lauren Hough

27.10.2021
The seven-year-old talent Casiano (Casino Berlin/ Iroko), who recently made a great impression at CHIO Aachen, finishing 4th in the Youngsters-Cup Final with Bertram Allen in the saddle, is now facing a future with Chandler Meadows and Olympic rider Lauren Hough in the United States.

Harry & Guinness take runner-up spot in 4* Grand Prix at St Lo in France

24.10.2021
Harry and the 10-year-old gelding Guinness have taken their second Grand Prix runner-up spot in a week. 
Photo Therese Alhaug

Bertram takes victory in two-star Grand Prix at Sentower Park

24.10.2021
Bertram and Madorada DW, owned by Ger O'Neill and Matteo Pelmglio, produced one of just two double clear rounds to take the winners prize of €6,350 in today's 2* Grand Prix in Belgium.

Harry & Guinness second in Oslo Grand Prix

18.10.2021
What a fantastic weekend for the Ballywalter team in Norway! On Saturday, Harry and Guinness scored an impressive runner-up finish in the five-star Grand Prix at Kingsland Oslo Horse Show, followed by another second place on Sunday.

Ph. Helene Gjerde Aamdal / KOHS

FTS Killossery Konfusion to Jos Verlooy

24.09.2021
The eleven-year-old Irish bred gelding FTS Killossery Konfusion (Siec Livello/ Killossery Kruisette), who recently made an outstanding impression at CHIO Aachen winning the 'VBR-Prize' with Bertram Allen in the saddle, is now facing a future with the Belgian rider Jos Verlooy.

Voltanos and Barcelona sold to American rider Lauren Tyree

31.07.2021
Ballywalter Stables announces the sale of the talented 8-year-old gelding Voltanos (Voltaire/Lordanos) and the 9-year-old experienced mare Barcelona (by Catoki / Chello) to the American rider, Lauren Tyree. 

Castlefield Vegas sold to Sergio Nieto del Rio

01.04.2021
Castlefield Vegas (Cassino /Lux Z), owned by Ballywalter Stables LTD, Martin Egan and Ger O Neill - Castlefield Sport Horsestogether, is sold to Mexican rider Sergio Nieto del Rio.

Photo @sporfot

Italy HDH to US rider Chandler Meadows

19.03.2021
We're excited to announce the sale of the very promising gelding Italy HDH to US rider Chandler Meadows.

Burner to Theresa Kamps

25.01.2021
We're excited to announce that Burner 3 (Baloubet Du Rouet / Prada 6)has been sold to the German rider, Theresa Kamps.

Angela de Kreisker sold to US rider

06.08.2020
The 10-year-old mare, Angela de Kreisker, previously ridden by Harry and Bertram Allen has been sold to America. We wish her the best of luck with her new owner!

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Winning round for GK Casper in Wellington

31.01.2020

Bertram continued his winning streak in Wellington yesterday, winning the CSI4* "Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 4"  class of 54 on Ballywalter Stables' GK Casper and making it two wins from two starts in two days on the tour.

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Bertram & Quiet Easy Makes Spectacular Winning Debut in Wellington

31.01.2020
The first week in Wellington started the best way possible for Bertram and his speedy partner Quiet Easy, who yesterday won the CSI4* 1.40 class, counting 80 horse and rider combinations. 

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Runner-up finish for Bertram and Go to Fortuna in 2* Grand Prix

16.12.2019
Bertram and Go To Fortuna finished as runners-up in yesterday's two-star Grand Prix at Lier in Belgium where only 13 riders made it to the jump-off in a field of 80 horse-and-rider combinations.

Ballywalter in 1st and 2nd place in Belgian Grand Prix

25.11.2019
Harry and Bertram recorded both 1st and 2nd place in Sunday’s two-star Grand Prix at Lier in Belgium, with Harry beating Bertram to top spot by just three hundredths of a second.

Sensational World Cup win for Bertram and GK Casper

10.11.2019
Bertram and GK Casper scored a sensational win in the $210,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix in Toronto (CAN) this weekend, in what was the 11-year-old gelding's World Cup debut!

Amazing results by Harry Allen in Spain

23.10.2019
The Ballywalter Team had some great results over the last three weeks in Oliva Nova, Spain.
Photo @metoliva / http://metoliva.com



Lafayette Van Overis makes it a double win in CSI5* Tryon

21.10.2019
The 8-year-old gelding Lafayette Van Overis (Kashmir van Schuttershof / Tauber An het Kapelhof), which Bertram took over the mount in July this year, was on top of his game in Tryon last weekend, with winning both the $36,000 1m45 Speed Class on Friday and the $72,000 1m50 Sunday Classic.


Photo ©Sportfot / Tryon Eq. 

Molly Malone retires from the sport

17.10.2019
Following a hugely successful career, Ballywalter Farms announces the retirement of the brilliant mare Molly Malone, at the age of 15.

GUINNESS & GO TO FORTUNA PLACED IN 2 *GP

14.10.2019
With Harry competing in Oliva Nova, Spain and Bertram at Sentower Park, Belgium, the Ballywalter horses have been collecting some ribbons during the last week.

QUIET EASY BACK WITH BERTRAM

21.08.2019
We're happy to have the fifteen-year-old chestnut gelding Quiet Easy (Rory) back at Ballywalter Farms stables in Hunxe.
Photo Stefano Grasso / GCT

Harry Allen & Dancing Queen win Fontainebleau U25 Grand Prix

07.05.2019
Just 48 hours after helping Ireland win the U18 (Junior) Nations Cup at Fontainebleau in France, Harry Allen and Dancing Queen claimed the U25 Grand Prix win at the same venue.  

Ph Horse Sport Ireland

Podium places in Mexico and Miami

22.04.2019
Bertram has been away the two last weeks to compete overseas with Molly Malone and Izzy By Picobello at the LGCT 5* shows in Mexico City and Miami Beach. 

Cheese W Z sold to Karina Aziz

07.04.2019
Karina Aziz (Iron Horse Farm), competing for Canada, is the new owner of Cheese W Z (Chatman/ Galoubet A).

Calafrieda jumps to victory in Peelbergen.

07.04.2019
Bertram and Ballywalter's talented mare Calafrieda (Canto 16 / Lavall 5) jumped to victory in the CSI2* 1m45 ranking class in Peelbergen on Friday.

Bertram & Fairytale jump to victory in CSI5* of Den Bosch

17.03.2019
Bertram and Fairytale 86 (Verdi TN) jumped to victory in the CSI5* 1,40m class at The Dutch Masters on Friday.

GK Casper steals the show in Doha

04.03.2019
Bertram and Ballywalter's GK Casper pulled off a mind-blowing feat of speed in Saturday's 1.55m competition at AL SHAQAB’s in Doha after a thrilling jump-off. A scorching clear round in 33.75 seconds saw Bertram take the top prize of €36,450, outpacing a top-class field. Belgium’s Karel Cox and Dublin van Overis finished as runners-up in 34.07, while French rider Julien Epaillard and Usual Suspect d’Auge finished third in 34.12.

Dis Moi Tout de Clairbois sold to Karina Rotenberg

01.03.2019
Karina Rotenberg, who is competing for the Russian Federation, is the new owner of Dis Moi Tout de Clairbois ( UGANO SITTE / VERSACE VAN DE RUITERSHOEVE).

Bertram & Christy JNR race to victory in the Hong Kong Speed Challenge

17.02.2019
Bertram and the Ballywalter's Christy JNR (Indoctro / Clinton 1) raced to victory in the Hong Kong Speed Challenge on Saturday night, making it a second victory in what is said to be the ‘fastest competition in the world”.

Photo Longines Masters

Bertram and Casper with runner-up finish in the 5* Grand Prix in Bordeaux

11.02.2019
Bertram and Ballywalter's GK Casper (by Canto) made it a brilliant five-star GP debut yesterday with a runner-up finish at the World Cup show in Bordeaux, France. The talented gelding also made it a third place in the 1m45 on Saturday. 

Photo Thomas Reiner

Harry & Dis Moi Tout de Clairbois win the 1m45 in Spain

11.02.2019
30 horse and rider combinations came to start in the big class (Gold 1m45 Trofeo Absolute Horses) on Thursday at the CSI2* Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Spain, but none of them managed to beat Harry and the 10yo gelding Dis Moi Tout de Clairbois owned by Ballywalter Farms, who recorded the amazing winning time of 62.35 sec. Justine Resnik ( US) and Carismo Z finished second. 

ALL RESULTS ON MYSHOWADVISOR 

Hector Van D'Abdijhoeve sold to Denis Lynch

29.01.2019
Ireland's Denis Lynch will be the new owner and rider of the 12-year old gelding Hector Van D'abdijhoeve (Cabrio Van De Heffinck/ Utrilllo Van de Heffinck), previously owned by Noel Delahunty Connaught Bloodstock and Ballywalter Farms.

Photo Stefano Grasso / LGCT

Tucada Della Caccia sold to Lucy Davis

16.01.2019
The American rider, Lucy Davis, will be the new rider of the 9-year old mare Tucada Della Caccia (Toulon / Acorado).

Ballywalter's Quick Nina sold to Norwegian rider Madeleine Lien

16.01.2019
The Norwegian rider and client of Victoria Gulliksen, Madeleine Lien, will be the new rider of the 12 year old mare Quick Nina (QUIDAM'S RUBIN X CAMIROS). 

Foto gr. Feldhaus

Guinness wins the Young Horse Final in Stockholm

01.12.2018
Guinness continues his excellent form with winning the Young Horse Final at the CSI4* show in Stockholm after securing a brilliant runner-up finish the day before. Just one month ago Guinness finished third in the 1m35 Young Horses Final at the CSI3* show in Zwolle.

Guinness and Hector placed in Zwolle

22.10.2018
Last weekend, Bertram kicked off the indoor season with some good rounds at the CSI3* show in Zwolle. 

Published  22.10.2018



Hector with runner-up finish in Rome

10.09.2018
Hector van d'Abdijhoeve was in phenomenal form this weekend at the five-star show in Rome.

Guinness wins the 1m40 youngster class in Lier

20.08.2018
It has been a good weekend in Lier, Belgium for Bertram and the two Ballywalter Farms stallions; Guinness and Hector Van d'Abdijhoeve. On Saturday Guinness took a brilliant win in the 7yo speed class, after being placed 11th with a double clear the day before. The 11yo stallion Hector Van d'Abdijhoeve was also clear through the whole weekend, and was placed twice in the 1m40 classes. 

Hector van d'Abdijhoeve with brilliant 3rd place finish in London

06.08.2018
Bertram and Hector van d'Abdijhoeve finished third in the 1m55 jump-off class yesterday at the Global Champions Tour show in London. The talented Ballywalter Farms Stallion jumped a perfect double clear in 42.87, just ahead of Denis Lynch and The Sinner in fourth (43.62). Victory went to Harrie Smolders (NED) with Zinius in a time of 41.96.

Silvermines Cruising and Guinness among Top 10 in Falsterbo!

17.07.2018
Ballywalter Farms saw two young stallions competing at the CSI05* Falsterbo Horse Show last week, both finishing among top 10.

Photo Therese Alhaug

Hector with runner-up finish in Rome’s €350,000 Rolex Grand Prix

28.05.2018
Yesterday, Bertram recorded one of his best results of the season, taking the runner-up spot in the five-star Rolex Grand Prix at his first visit to the CSIO5* Piazza Di Siena, Rome.

Dino W sold to Moroccan show jumping rider, Abdelkebir Ouaddar.

02.05.2018
The Moroccan show jumping rider, Abdelkebir Ouaddar, will be the new rider of Dino W. The ten year old stallion has been with Bertram since he was a 5-year-old, with placings at 5-star level. Dino will still be available for breeding through Ballywalter Farms for the 2018 season.

The exciting stallion Cascari to Ballywalter Farms

20.04.2018
Cascari (Cassini / Carpaccio), by the powerful Cassini I, is one of the most successful Holstein stallions ever, competing 1m60 with Franke Sloothaak. Cassini has left over 40 licensed stallions, including Cumano, Berlin (Dino W), Cabrio van de Heffinck (Hector van D'abdijhoeve), Chicago and Quite Cassini to name but a few.

ROMANOV APPROVED BY SWB

06.03.2018
The legend Romanov is now approved in SWB (The Swedish warmblood association) on a-STO license. Romanov is considered one of the world's absolute best horses and has written history with its outstanding record. Romanov is now approved by KWPN, SF, SHB(GB), ISH, AES and SWB.

ROMANOV presented at the BORDEAUX STALLION SHOW this weekend

03.02.2018
We are excited to announce that Romanov is taking part of the Bordeaux Stallion Show this weekend at the Jumping Bordeaux Show in France.

GUINNESS with two top 7 placings in the Young Sires Masters.

02.02.2018
Guinness (Nabab de Reve / Katell XX) delivered two superb clear rounds in the Bordeaux Young Sires Masters class this weekend at the Jumping International de Bordeaux, proving his great ability in the ring. With a fifth and seventh place in a starting line-up of 19 combinations, the young stallion showed himself as a promising horse for the future.

Photo Sportsfot

A third and fourth place for Dino and Hector in Samorin

27.11.2017
This weekend Bertram competed at the exclusive indoor event, The CSI4* X- Bionic Sphere Indoor Master in Samorin, western Slovakia, with Dino W and Hector van d'Abdijhoeve. 

Partnering up with Paddy Looney in Stockholm

27.11.2017
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Paddy Looney and Stockholm Seminstation in Sweden.

Ballywalter Farms takes over the global management of our five stallions.

27.11.2017
Dear breeders!

We are delighted to announce that Ballywalter Farms have now taken over the global management of our Stallion Collection in which includes Romanov II, Hector van d’Abdijhoeve, Dino W, Guinness and Silvermines Cruising, all owned by Ballywalter Farms and ridden by Bertram and Harry Allen. We are looking forward to providing our services and expertise. 

We wish all breeders a successful and profitable breeding season 2018!

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