Cian O’Connor is an Irish International show jumping rider, coach, horse producer and consultant. Based at Karlswood Stables which moves between Europe and the USA, he achieved the pinnacle of his sporting career to date when claiming individual bronze at the London Olympic Games. Cian competes successfully all over Europe, America, the Middle East and China.
Cian was born in Dublin and raised in County Kildare and has good sporting blood, his late Grandfather, Karl Mullen, was one of the all time great Irish International rugby legends. Married to Ruth and now living in County Meath, the couple welcomed a new addition to the family in 2013 with the arrival of Ben.
* Winner of the Grand Prix of Chantilly 2008 (Rancorrado)
* Winner of the World Cup Grand Prix and the Grand Prix of London 2009 (Rancorrado)
* Winner of the Nations Cup of La Baule 2011 (Larkhill Cruiser)
* Individual bronze medallist in the Olympic Games of London 2012 (Blue Loyd)
* Winner of the Grand Prix of Dublin 2013 (Blue Loyd)
* Winner of the World Cup Grand Prix and the Grand Prix of London 2009 (Rancorrado)
* Winner of the Nations Cup of La Baule 2011 (Larkhill Cruiser)
* Individual bronze medallist in the Olympic Games of London 2012 (Blue Loyd)
* Winner of the Grand Prix of Dublin 2013 (Blue Loyd)
IRE